SlapstickFest event poster Heavenly Laughs, with Robin Ince and Paul McGann

SlapstickFest newsletter QR code with Clocktower scene from Safety Last

We pay tribute to the legendary silent film star #HaroldLloyd, who passed away on this day, 8th March 1971.

Alongside #CharlieChaplin The Pilgrim, #SlapstickFest26 featured Lloyd’s For Heaven's Sake at Bristol Megascreen, introduced by comedian @robinince.bsky.social and actor #PaulMcGann.

Sunday 8th February schedule of Slapstick Festival 2026

A stacked Day Five, and final day, of #SlapstickFest26 🎉

Let's make it a fun one!

Lee Mack knelt on stage, as if proposing to Alex Lovell

Thank you to everyone who came to a *bonkers* Day 4 of #SlapstickFest26 at @bristolbeacon.bsky.social!

Keep an eye on socials tomorrow for the context behind this photo of #LeeMack and @alexlovell.bsky.social 👀

Slapstick Festival 2026 Day 4 schedule

We've reached the weekend and Day Four of #SlapstickFest26!

There's still time to join us After Dark with One Cut of the Dead 🧟‍♂️, hosted by @brisblakhorrorclub.bsky.social and @robinince.bsky.social

Tickets below 🎟️

The Sing Out Bristol Choir at the Silent Comedy Gala

Thank you to everyone who came to Day Three of #SlapstickFest26 and an amazing turnout at @bristolbeacon.bsky.social for the #SilentComedyGala!

SlapstickFest26 Day Three

We're halfway through #SlapstickFest26!

Limited tickets available via our website 👇

SlapstickFest26 Day Two schedule

Day Two of #SlapstickFest26 begins at @wshed.bsky.social with an Adolphe Menjou double bill, #LucyPorter on Louise Fazenda, Dean Sills on Laurel & Hardy's Yorkshire Adventures, and then closing at the Megascreen with a #HarryHill Desert Island double bill!

Tickets still available below 👇

QR code for Slapstick newsletter at the Megascreen, with Harold Lloyd from Safety First

Thanks to everyone who turned up to Day One of #SlapstickFest26!

Here's to more #adolphemenjou plus #louisefazenda at @wshed.bsky.social and #HarryHill at Bristol Megascreen tomorrow (Thu 5 Feb).

Tickets still available via link below 👇

Made it into #slapstickfest26 for a couple of films today. Best I've managed for a few years...

Schedule for Slapstick Festival Wednesday 4th February

#SlapstickFest26 begins TODAY at @wshed.bsky.social and #bristolmegascreen!

Comment if you're joining us 👋 Tickets still available for some events via the link below 👇

We hope @mikemccartney.bsky.social has had a lovely 82nd Birthday today!

Celebrate by grabbing a ticket to his Show & Tell event with @adamhillscomedy.bsky.social at #SlapstickFest26 on Sunday 8th February - tickets below 👇

Slapstick Festival Programme 2026 outside of Bristol Megascreen

Slapstick Festival Programme outside of Bristol Aquarium

🦈 Pick up the #SlapstickFest26 programme at Bristol Aquarium 📍

Where better than Bristol MEGAscreen to show South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut,
Harry Hill on #LaurelandHardy, Armando Iannucci introducing #InTheLoop, and a double bill of Chaplin and Lloyd - Wed 4 to Sun 8 Feb 2026 (Link in bio).

Booking & Tickets | Slapstick Festival Make the most of your Slapstick experience with our exclusive Festival Passes! Choose between the Silent Pass or the Full Pass and enjoy an unforgettable

Passes are still available for Wed 4 to Sun 8 February 2026 so why not treat yourself to an early Christmas Gift too 🎄

slapstick.org.uk/booking-tick...

#SlapstickFest26 #comedyfestival #bristolcomedy #laurelandhardy #bristolevents

😂Two decades of pure joy continue at #SlapstickFest26 in #Bristol, Wed 4th to Sun 8th Feb 2026!

🤩With special guests #StephenMangan, #HarryHill, #ArmandoIannucci, and many more, don’t miss out - get your tickets via the link in bio.

🎬 Trailer courtesy of Jake Cauty.

Photo of Alexei Sayle, shocked, arms splayed, holding a piece of paper

Photo of Shazia Mirza, holding a microphone

Throwback to Stand Out Stand Up at The Hexagon in October 📸

We're delighted to be welcoming #AlexeiSayle and #ShaziaMirza to #SlapstickFest26!

Alexei will revisit his groundbreaking 1980s television series STUFF and Shazia joins Robin Ince ahead of South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut - 🎟️ 👇

We're excited to announce comedy legend #HarryHill is joining the #SlapstickFest26 lineup (Wed 4 - Sun 8 Feb) to share his Desert Island Laurel & Hardy picks!

Joined by @robinince.bsky.social, Harry will choose his favourite Stan & Ollie, stunningly restored and screened at Bristol Megascreen.

Show & Tell with Mike McCartney and Adam Hills. Wearing a white tshirt, Adam Hills is holding a sack with a question mark, and Mike McCartney (wearing a black shirt) is reaching in.

Adam Hills and @mikemccartney.bsky.social are joining us at #SlapstickFest26!

The Slapstick 'Best Friends' double act returns on Sunday 8th February 19:00 at St George's Bristol to produce a brand-new experimental event of spontaneous comedy and creativity: SHOW & TELL. Tickets via link in bio 🎟️