It never too early to get excited for 2026. Especially when you have all these amazing comedy shows to look forward to! It’s not only the big names, like Susie McCabe, Kim Blythe and Des Clarke joining the ranks for GICF’s upcoming festival… We have comedy promoters Berk’s Nest taking over the amazing Glasgow venue […]

Festival Administrator (Freelance) Organisation: Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) Location: Glasgow (hybrid/office and venue-based during festival period) Contract Type: Freelance Dates: November 2025 – April 2026 (25 weeks) Hours: 30 hours per week (variable) Project Fee: £9,450 Closing Date: Friday 17 October 2025  About GICF  The Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) is one of Scotland’s leading cultural events, celebrating comedy in all its […]

Glasgow International Comedy Festival have unveiled the first acts for 2026’s event, as Scotland’s largest dedicated comedy festival is set to welcome some of the UK’s best loved comics including Harry Enfield, Bridget Christie and Sue Perkins, as well as outstanding homegrown talent like Daniel Sloss, Susie McCabe, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Connor Burns and more. GICF […]

Glasgow is set to honour one of its most iconic sons, Sir Billy Connolly, with a celebration this September as part of the Glasgow 850 programme. The Big Yin Weekend, taking place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September, will honour to the legendary Glaswegian comedian, musician, storyteller and artist through a vibrant mix of music, comedy, […]

We’re delighted to share that the Glasgow International Comedy Festival has been nominated for Glasgow’s Favourite Business at the prestigious Glasgow Business Awards 2025. This award is decided entirely by a public vote and we’d love your support! If GICF has brought you laughter, unforgettable nights out, or a chance to see world-class comedy right […]

The initial lineup for the 2026 Glasgow International Comedy Festival has been officially announced. The festival will feature performances by Connor Burns, Sue Perkins, Craig Hill, Judi Love, Mark Simmons, Bridget Christie, and the GICF Comedy Gala. Scotland’s own Connor Burns is set to return to the King’s Theatre following two sold-out shows at the […]

Whether you loved them in Glasgow or can’t believe you missed them, near 100 Glasgow International Comedy Festival acts are making the journey to Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival this August! Check out our A-Z list here 🙌 2025 Last Chance Saloon with Vladimir McTavishhttps://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/2025-last-chance-saloon-with-vladimir-mctavish An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsmanhttps://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/an-englishman-an-irishman-and-a-scotsman ABC of One-Liner Jokeshttps://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/abc-of-one-liner-jokes Ania […]

Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) welcomed over 61,000 comedy fans to 605 shows this year, marking its biggest ever event, as the Festival once again transformed Glasgow into ‘the funniest city in the world’.  Glasgow International Comedy Festival has now revealed the dates for 2026’s event as 11th March – 29th March 2026. Scotland’s largest dedicated comedy festival, GICF hosted 605 […]