New Act Competition 2026 - Heat 5

The Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition sees over 100 of the best up-and-coming comics in the UK compete for the title of Bath Comedy Festival New Act Of The Year, and associated prizes.

There are nine heats running throughout the Festival at Nowhere - a regular Bath Comedy Club venue - judged by established figures from the world of comedy, and compered by a different professional comedian each night.

Tonight’s compere is TBA.

The Grand Final will be held, for the third year running, at the splendid Old Theatre Royal main house - on Sunday 19th April.