Slapstick Festival 2026 bursts back into Bristol for another unforgettable celebration of classic and contemporary screen comedy!
Across two laughter-filled days, enjoy six unmissable events at Bristol Beacon, blending the magic of silent cinema, live music, and top-tier comedy talent. Highlights include the Silent Comedy Gala 2026 featuring Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid (1921) with a live score by the Bristol Ensemble, and Rick Wakeman’s Top Musical Comedy Moments, where the prog-rock legend revisits the funniest intersections of music and mirth.
Families can join Andy Day’s Cracking Brass Comedy Film Show for brass-band brilliance alongside Buster Keaton and Wallace & Gromit, while comedy fans can revel in Alexei Sayle’s Stuff – Revisited with Robin Ince, and Lee Mack marking 20 years of Not Going Out.
Rounding off the weekend, Slapstick After Dark screens the cult Japanese hit One Cut of the Dead (2017). A weekend of laughter, legends, and live performance not to miss!
Presented by Slapstick Festival
Fri 6 Feb – Sat 7 Feb 2026
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Slapstick Festival 2026
Comedy
Slapstick Festival 2026
Silent Comedy Gala 2026: The Kid (1921)
Rick Wakeman and special guest host Stephen Mangan
- BSL Interpreted Performance performances available
Comedy
Slapstick Festival 2026
Rick Wakeman's Top Musical Comedy Moments
Cinema
Comedy
Families
Slapstick Festival 2026
Big Brass Comedy Film Show
Featuring Andy Day
- BSL Interpreted Performance performances available
Cinema
Comedy
Talk/Lecture
Slapstick Festival 2026
Alexei Sayle's Stuff - Revisited
With Robin Ince
Cinema
Comedy
Slapstick Festival 2026
Lee Mack - Celebrating 20 Years of Not Going Out
- BSL Interpreted Performance performances available
Comedy
Slapstick Festival 2026
Slapstick After Dark: One Cut of the Dead (2017)
With Adam Murray from Bristol Black Horror Club
Festival Passes
Silent Comedy Pass
Earlybird Price: £135.00 incl. booking fee
(Saves £15)
A must for lovers of vintage and silent comedy, the Silent Pass gives you access to a superb programme of screenings, talks, and live accompaniments featuring comedy legends from Chaplin to Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, and beyond. Includes access to 20 events.
Slapstick Full Pass
Earlybird Price: £225.00 incl. booking fee
(Saves £25)
Get the complete Slapstick experience! The Full Pass includes everything in the Silent Pass, plus an exclusive selection of special events, live shows, and modern comedy favourites.
Includes access to 30+ events.
The venue
Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Bristol Beacon is located in the city centre with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 50m away directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.
Access
Mobility
Bristol Beacon foyer has level access from street level with lifts to all levels and areas.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.
Hearing Facility
There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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Rob Brydon & His Fabulous Band
A Night of Festive Songs & Laughter
Comedy
Slapstick Festival 2026
Silent Comedy Gala 2026: The Kid (1921)
Rick Wakeman and special guest host Stephen Mangan
- BSL Interpreted Performance performances available
Comedy
Slapstick Festival 2026