Edinburgh Comedy Awards Gala 2026

The prestigious Awards turns 46 this year and as always is recognising a Best Newcomer and a Best Comedy Show. In this gala, hosted by 2024 Best Show nominee Catherine Bohart, we hear from the nominees and winners to give listeners around the UK the chance to hear what's hot at the Fringe this year. The Gala was recorded at The Grand in the Pleasance Courtyard, one of the Edinburgh Fringe’s iconic comedy venues.

Audible Best Comedy Show winner is Chris Cantrill
Taffner Family's Best Newcomer winner is Marty Gleeson

Also nominated for Best Comedy Show are:
Harriet Dyer, Li Jin Hao, Dan Tiernan, Lara Ricote

Also nominated for Best Newcomer are:
Fatiha El-Ghorri, Dom McGovern, Freddie Meredith, Tom Towelling, Underground Monk Show

Host: Catherine Bohart
Producer: Georgia Keating
Executive Producer: Pete Strauss
Production Co-ordinator: Jodie Charman
Edited by Chris Maclean
Recorded by Sean Kerwin

Recorded at The Pleasance Grand in Edinburgh.
A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.