Southampton Comedy Club & Live Music Venue - The Attic
Hampshire Comedian of the Year 2026 - February & March Heats
Hampshire Comedian of the Year 2026 - February & March Heats
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Hampshire Comedian of the Year at The Attic- February & March 2026 Heats
Prepare to be entertained as The Attic presents the "Hampshire Comedian of the Year" competition sponsored by Double G comedy, featuring the most talented up and coming comedians in and around Hampshire.
Presented by your comedy MC Irish.
February & March Heats, Hampshire Comedian of the Year 2026
Contestants will vie for a spot in the Semi Finals and Grand Final, with their fate determined by both the audience and judges. The top scorers chosen by the judges, along with the acts receiving the highest audience votes, will progress to the next rounds. Once all the acts have performed, audience members will vote for their two favourite acts on their ticket. The results, unveiling the performers who will advance, will be announced on the day of the event.
Comedians in Hampshire comedian of the year February and March heats are;
Tuesday 24th February 2026 Heat 1
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Saturday 21st March 2026 Heat 3
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Winners of Hampshire Comedian of the Year 2025
Follow in the footsteps of 2025 winners;
Rookie of the year - Des Grant
Hampshire Female comedian of the year - Liz Neesam
Audience winners
3rd - Irish
2nd - Des Grant
1st - Zak Lacey
Overall
3rd - Irish
2nd - Des Grant
1st - Zak Lacey
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to witness the rising stars of comedy in Hampshire!
Additional categories with a trophy up for grabs for the audience winner, Female Comedian and Rookie of the year (those who have only started gigging in the last 18 months). Please notify us if you fall into either of these categories. These categories will be Judged, from those making the Grand Final.
Entry Requirements:
The competition is open to any non-professional act who's been performing for 5 years or less and entries from character acts, musical acts and sketch groups are welcome. The only restriction is that all contestants must live in or around Hampshire up to a distance of 20 miles maximum.
If you would like to enter the Hampshire comedian of the year, please forward your name, mobile and place where you live (ensuring you live in or around 20 miles of Hampshire) to contact email doublegopenmic@gmail.com
Advance tickets are £10. Availability allowing, £12 at the door.
Tuesday 24th February 7pm doors. The show starts at 7:30pm.
Saturday 7th March 2pm doors. The show starts at 2:30pm.
Saturday 21st March 2pm doors. The show starts at 2:30pm.
Please note shows have adult themes and content so no under 14's and under 18's need to be accompanied by an adult.
