What's The Game Improv Reading Comedy Festival Showcase 2026

Reading Indie Comedy Festival will return in 2026 between the 16 - 18 of May.

The festival will comprise of 4 days of hilarious shows across Reading's independent comedy circuit.

Further detail will follow as we confirm the festival programme so keep an eye on this page.

The Festival Pass will grant entry to every show at the festival including Special Saturday Show at The Pentahotel with headliner Simon Brodkin and Comedy at the Taproom Sunday Showcase 2026 with Headliner Sara Pascoe.

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Mad Monkey Improv and What's the Game are teaming up to present the Reading Improv Comedy Festival Showcase!

Improv comedy, created spontaneously by the performers... anything can happen. 

Experience the very best of the Reading improv scene! 

Hosted by veteran improvisers Alexander McWilliam and Seamus Allen.

Advance: £5

Entry to What's The Game Improv Reading Comedy Festival Showcase 2026 ONLY

Festival pass: £50

Entry to all shows at Reading Indie Comedy Festival.

Lineup subject to change. Timings may changes slightly as we finalise the festival schedule.