Ripon, July 7th 2026

Arts Hub, Ripon 49a Allhallowgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hilarity Bites returns to Ripon Arts Hub with a special show for Ripon Theatre Festival, featuring two starts of Live at the Apollo, QI, and Have I Got News For You - Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Ignacio Lopez.

£15

Darlington, August 1st 2026

The Forum, Darlington The Forum, Borough Road, Darlington, United Kingdom

Hilarity Bites returns to The Forum in Darlington, featuring Live at the Apollo's Brennan Reece, popular circuit act Louise Leigh, Ecuador's number one comedian El Purnell, and host for the night is the hilarious Dave Twentyman.

£12

Ripon, August 4th 2026

Arts Hub, Ripon 49a Allhallowgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hilarity Bites returns to Ripon Arts Hub, featuring TV & Radio's Alun Cochrane, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Lauren Pattison, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is dour Yorkshireman Pete Selwood.

£12

Bishop Auckland, August 21st 2026

Bishop Auckland Town Hall Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

Winner of four NZ Comedy Guild Awards, Matt Stellingwerf is taking the UK comedy circuit by storm after dominating the comedy stages of his native New Zealand for five years before moving to the UK. Joining Matt at August’s show is 2017 Edinburgh Comedy Festival best newcomer nominee Lauren Pattison, who has appeared as a stand-up, actor, and panel show guest across TV shows in the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. The always warm and welcoming Carl Jones is host for the evening.

£11

Ripon, September 1st 2026

Arts Hub, Ripon 49a Allhallowgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hilarity Bites returns to Ripon Arts Hub, featuring brilliant circuit headliner Alex Boardman, the multi-award winning David Eagle, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is another multi-award comedian in Daisy Earl.

£12

Bishop Auckland, September 18th 2026

Bishop Auckland Town Hall Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

September’s comedy night at Bishop Auckland Town Hall is headlined by one of the most exciting acts on the UK comedy circuit at the moment, Josh Jones. After his hilarious debut TV appearances on E4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats and ITV’s Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, Josh has gone on to host BBC Three’s Fast Food Face-Off, Channel 4’s VIPees, as well as making guest appearances on countless TV shows, and being nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards prior to sell-out UK tours! Joining Josh is popular guitar-wielding comedian Jenny Hart, whilst South African comedian Devin Gray will perform the middle spot, and the always popular Danny Deegan will be on hosting duties.

£11

Malton, September 25th 2026

Milton Rooms, Malton 2-4 Market Place, Malton, United Kingdom

Hilarity Bites returns to The Milton Rooms in Malton featuring one of the best joke writers in the country; Peter Brush. Joining Peter is dour Yorkshireman - and Hollywood movie star - Pete Selwood, with hilarious Geordie comedian Elaine Robertson on hosting duties.

£10

Darlington, October 3rd 2026

The Forum, Darlington The Forum, Borough Road, Darlington, United Kingdom

Hilarity Bites returns to The Forum in Darlington, with a double-headliner show featuring brilliant guitar-wielding comedian Rob Deering, circuit veteran Roger Monkhouse, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is the brilliant Pete Otway.

£12

Ripon, October 6th 2026

Arts Hub, Ripon 49a Allhallowgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hilarity Bites returns to Ripon Arts Hub, featuring Doctor Who star Bethany Black, musical comedian Ashley Frieze, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is popular returning host Al Stevenson.

£12

Bishop Auckland, October 16th 2026

Bishop Auckland Town Hall Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom

Madcap Canadian comedian Tony Law tops the bill at October’s Hilarity Bites show. Tony is a three-time Chortle Award winner, an Amused Moose Best Show winner, and an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, whilst his extensive TV and radio credits include: Have I Got News For You (BBC One), The Alternative Comedy Experience (Comedy Central), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One), and Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC Two). Joining Tony is one of the best joke writers and performers in the UK, Peter Brush, and host for the night is the always entertaining Catherine Young.

£11

Ripon, November 3rd 2026

Arts Hub, Ripon 49a Allhallowgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Hilarity Bites returns to Ripon Arts Hub, with a brand new tour show from the multi-award winning star of BBC's Upstart Crow Rob Rouse.

£12

Darlington, November 7th 2026

The Forum, Darlington The Forum, Borough Road, Darlington, United Kingdom

Hilarity Bites returns to The Forum in Darlington, with a double-headliner show featuring former Comedian's Comedian of the Year Mick Ferry, Gary Delaney tour support Steve Day, a newer act in the middle, and host for the night is returning favourite Danny Deegan.

£12
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