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Essential Information 

York Comedy Festival is the first large-scale open air comedy festival to take place in York.  Comedy will run continuously throughout the day with an MC in between sets.

 

Dates & Times 

This year’s comedy festival will take place on Sunday 12th July 2026.  

Gates will open at 2:30pm. 

Last entry is 7:45, anybody arriving after this time may be refused entry. 

Full set times are released closer to the event. 

 

Age Restrictions

Due the likelihood of strong adult language, subject matter and themes, entrance is restricted to those 16 and over. If anyone in your booking looks younger than 16, please remind them to bring some ID. Refunds are not available for tickets purchased by or attempted to be used by persons who are not provided access due to their age.

Prohibited Items
Your safety is paramount, and we continuously liaise with the appropriate authorities to ensure robust security measures are in place.  To ensure this is a safe environment mandatory bag searches will be carried out and we may search you, your clothing or other items. 

Several items are prohibited; these include but are not exhausted to:
 

·      Glass,

·      Alcohol,

·      Food & Drink* 

·      Large, professional cameras,

·      Recording equipment,

·      Chairs & foldout blankets,

·      Large sports umbrellas

·      Bags larger than A3 size (30cm x 42cm x 19cm)


* Should you need to bring an item of food or drink with you due to medical or religious requirements, please contact the event organiser prior to arrival via access@futuresoundgroup.com.

For a full list of prohibited items please visit our terms & conditions.



Ticket Information 

Postcode pre-sale 
Residents with postcodes YO1 | YO10 | YO19 | YO23 | YO24 | YO26 | YO30 | YO31 | YO32 are entitled to an exclusive 48-hour pre-sale when a limited number of tickets will be released ahead of general sale.  

Postcode presale tickets must be purchased through the 'postcode presale link'. 

Step 1 > Select ‘Tickets’ on the menu.

Step 2 > Click ‘postcode pre-sale’ from the dropdown.

Step 2 > Enter the first part of your postcode (e.g.YO1) into the 'use code' box.

Step 3 > Select your choice of ticket type and proceed to purchase. 

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Please note, the first part of your postcode must match the billing address used at time of purchase. 


Ticket Types 

Premium Admission Seated ticket

 Includes:

  • Exclusive access to the front block of unreserved seats, closest to the stage

  • Dedicated Premium Entry Lane (please note all gates open at the same time)

  • Premium Hang Out Area with Private bar products and food offerings

  • Premium Toilets

  • Chairs will be provided


General Admission Seated ticket

 Includes:

  • Access to unreserved seating in the General Admission seating area.

  • Chairs will be provided

 

Standing Terrace ticket

Please note that this a standing area and no camping chairs, rugs, stools or other furniture will be permitted within the venue. 

  • This ticket allows standing on the raised area in front of the museum and use of the tiered standing platform (subject to capacity)

 

Re-entry
Please be aware there is no readmission after entry. 

Ticket Enquiries 
If you have any ticket related questions, please contact See Tickets via See Tickets Contact Page.

Terms & Conditions 
To view the event’s terms and conditions please this page. 

 

Accessibility 
For full access information please visit this page. 

 

 
On the day facilities 

Food & Drink 

Food and drink may not be brought into the event. However, a wide range of food and drink options will be available inside, catering to all dietary requirements.

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Customers are permitted to bring one empty refillable plastic water bottle (up to 500ml in size), which can be refilled at designated points. Alternatively, customers may bring one unopened plastic water bottle (up to 500ml) into the event.


Should you need to bring an item of food or drink with you due to medical or religious requirements, please email access@futuresoundgroup.com prior to arrival to arrange.


Seating 
Chairs will be provided for customers with ‘Premium/General Admission Seated tickets’.  Customers with Standing Terrace ticket

are not permitted to bring  camping chairs, rugs, stools or other furniture into the venue.  

 

Weather
York Museum Gardens Comedy Festival is an open-air event, please plan for the weather.  Small personal umbrellas are permitted but large golf umbrellas are not. 

 

 

Travel 

 

By car 
We advise where possible to use public transport, however, public parking is available within close proximity to the event.  For more car parking information please visit here.

By Train 
York Museum Gardens is located 0.6 miles from York Train Station.  For train times and routes please visit here. 

By Bus

There are several bus stops near York Museum Gardens, for more information visit here. 

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