Plenty to laugh about at this year’s comedy festival

COMEDY FESTIVAL

- Preview: Steve Cooke

FOLLOWING the success of the inaugural event last year, the Octagon has announced the return of Bolton Comedy Festival for 2025, bringing some of the biggest names in comedy to Bolton this summer.

The 2025 line-up includes headline shows by Daniel Sloss, Russell Kane, Dom Joly, Jenny Ryan, Lucy Porter and Tape Face, all performing in the Octagon’s main house.

The full line-up will also include events with Phil Chapman, Ryan Cullen, Sooz Kempner, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Dan Tiernan.

The packed programme promises a great opportunity for comedy fans to get up close and personal with some of the UK's finest comedy talent from Sunday, July 6 to Sunday 13.

Artistic director Lotte Wakeham said: “We're absolutely thrilled to be bringing Bolton Comedy Festival back for its second year.

“After such a fantastic response to last year’s festival, with brilliant comedians and amazing audiences, it's wonderful to see the festival growing and attracting such a brilliant line-up of talent.

“Comedy is such a powerful way to bring people together, and we're proud to be hosting some of the UK's finest comedic voices right here in Bolton.

“We can’t wait to welcome audiences for another week of laughter at the Octagon.”