Take Part

So you are interested in taking part in the Glasgow International Comedy Festival? Brilliant. We would love to have you.

There are three main ways to take part.

1. AS AN ACT

What is a festival without its acts?!

KEY DATES

Act Registration (web & brochure) opens: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Act Registration (web & brochure) closes: Friday 20th November 2026
Web only registrations opens: Wednesday 9th December 2026
Web only registrations closes: Friday 8th January 2027

You’ll need to register by Friday 20th November 2026 if you want to be included in the printed festival brochure. Web-only registrations are listed on our website only, at a slightly reduced fee.

2. AS A VENUE

And what is a festival without its venues?!

We would love to have you as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Register as a venue and you could be hosting GICF 2027 shows.

3. AS A PARTNER

The festival relies on its partners to bring world class comedy to Glasgow every year. We would love to partner with you to do fun stuff that helps us both achieve our objectives.