Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Rachel Fairburn

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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Rachel Fairburn

Rachel Fairburn, star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla podcast, is a renowned stand up and “rock’n’roll star of British Comedy” (Rolling Stone). She’s bringing not only her “Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable” (The Skinny) stand-up comedy out on the road but also some brand-new characters “A skilled impressionist…incredible” (The Guardian) along for the ride.

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Festival pass: £50

Advance - Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Rachel Fairburn ONLY: (£8)

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