FAQs

When is the Wells Comedy Festival?
The eighth Wells Comedy Festival will take place 24-26 May 2024.

When will tickets go on sale?
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Do I buy a ticket for the whole weekend or individual shows?
Each show is ticketed separately, so you can decide exactly how many shows you want to see.

How many venues are there?
Three! See our venues page for a map and the full addresses.

How long does a show last?
Unless otherwise stated, each show lasts an hour, and there’s enough time between shows to nip to your next venue. There are a few shows – including the Gala shows and James Acaster – which are longer, though.

Are latecomers allowed?
It depends on the show, but many will have a strict no-latecomers policy, so assume no latecomers are allowed. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to show time.

When do doors open?
The venues (and bars!) are open all day. You can take your seats from approx 15 mins before show time.

How will I receive my tickets?
We don’t post out any physical tickets, but you do need to bring your tickets with you to each show – either print-at-home or on your phone. Tickets will still be available to purchase from a festival box office (at Wells Little Theatre) on the festival weekend, provided the show isn’t already sold out. Note that Cedars Hall and will not have its own box office. If you want to buy tickets for shows at Cedars Hall, you’ll need to go to Wells Little Theatre or buy online.

Are seats allocated?
All shows at Cedars Hall and Wells Little Theatre: Main House (unless otherwise stated) have allocated seating, and you can pick which seats you’d like when you make a booking. All shows at Wells Little Theatre: Rehearsal Room are unallocated.

Is there disabled access?
Visit our access page for more info.

Are any shows BSL interpreted?
Yes! The Friday Night Gala in Cedars Hall is BSL interpreted. Seats located by the BSL interpreter are marked on the seating plan when you book.

Do you offer carer/assistant tickets?
Yes - subject to availability. Our ticketing agent will be able to help with carer/assistant ticket queries or email admin@wellscomfest.com.

What about other access requirements?
We work hard to make sure shows are accessible as possible to everyone. If you have other access requirements please contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Is there somewhere to eat and drink?
The Festival Bar at Wells Little Theatre is open till late each night of the festival.

Do the shows have an age limit?
Go to each show’s page to see its age guidance.

Are there any shows suitable for children?
Not currently. But you never know…

Can I buy tickets over the phone?
Yes indeed. The number is 0333 666 3366. Please note that is the number for our ticketing agent and not how to get in touch with the organisers. Click here to email us.

Can I book tickets in person?
Yep, but only during the festival weekend, and only at the box office at Wells Little Theatre.

I’ve bought tickets but can no longer attend. Can I return my tickets?
Unfortunately not, sorry. Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable. As we have so many shows to sell tickets for, we don’t have the resources to arrange individual ticket returns.

How do I get to Wells?
See our Getting to Wells page.

Where can I stay in Wells?
This website has an extensive list of places to stay for all budgets. 

I’d like to get involved with the festival. Can I help?
Check out our jobs and volunteering page here.

How do I advertise in your brochure?
Contact us here and we’ll get back to you quickly.