# LST New Comedian of the Year 2026: Quarter Finals

LST New Comedian of the Year 2026: Quarter Finals at Museum of Comedy, Sunday 1 November 2026, 16:00.

- Venue: Museum of Comedy, The Undercroft, St Georges Church, Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SR
- Go to page: https://www.museumofcomedy.com

LST New Comedian of the Year 2026: Quarter Finals is a comedy showcase now in its 17th year, run by Leicester Square Theatre. The best acts from almost 40 heats compete for a place in the grand final at Leicester Square Theatre, the cash prize and the title of New Comedian of the Year. Previous finalists include Rob Beckett, Rachel Parris, Viggo Venn, Jessica Fostekew and many more.

## Dates

- Sunday 1 November 16:00 — Museum of Comedy
- Sunday 1 November 19:00 — Museum of Comedy
- Wednesday 4 November 19:00 — Museum of Comedy
- Friday 6 November 19:00 — Museum of Comedy
- Thursday 12 November 19:00 — Museum of Comedy
- Friday 13 November 19:00 — Museum of Comedy
- Saturday 14 November 16:00 — Museum of Comedy
- Saturday 14 November 19:00 — Museum of Comedy
- Sunday 15 November 16:00 — Museum of Comedy
- Sunday 15 November 19:00 — Museum of Comedy

Written by a model, sources: [museumofcomedy.com](https://www.museumofcomedy.com)

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