Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Robert Moriarty

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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Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Robert Moriarty

Rob Moriarty is an Irish comedian who has performed all across Europe and the UK. In Germany he won the Berlin New Stand Up Award in March 2022. In London he won the infamous and coveted “King Gong” show at The Comedy Store. He performs regularly on pro bills at some of the best clubs in Ireland and the UK, such as The International, The Comedy Store, The Bill Murray and Top Secret. He reached the final of Leicester Square New Comedian of the year 2024 and the semi final of British Comedian of the year 2025. He has opened for comedians such as Radu Isac, Mike Rice, Geoffrey Asmus and Reginald D Hunter.

“The future of comedy. God help us” - David Mc Savage

“Excellent and Fresh” - Tom Ward

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Festival pass: £50

Advance - Reading Indie Comedy Festival presents: Robert Moriarty ONLY (£5)

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