Offbeat Comedy Awards Gong Show Heat

Welcome to the comedy competition where the audience is king and every joke counts.

The Offbeat Comedy Awards throws stand-ups on the comedy circuit, absolute comedy veterans, and fearless first-timers together onto the Playhouse stage for a night of unpredictable laughter.HEAT 1Contestants have just 5 minutes to win over the crowdbut if the laughs dry up, the gong could strike at any moment.

It's fast, fearless, and gloriously chaotic.

Some acts will become comedy legends.

Others will become cautionary tales.

One comedian will take the prize of a whole 50 and an Offbeat Comedy Award Invitation to the Grand Final, where they could win 'Comedian of the Year!Join us for an evening packed with fresh talent, surprise performances, belly laughs, and the occasional spectacular crash-and-burn.

That's all part of the fun!One microphone.

One audience.

One gong.The Offbeat Comedy Awards is Harrogate's wildest open mic comedy competition, where anything can happenand usually does.

Whether you're a seasoned stand-up, a first-time comic with a dream, or someone who's accidentally become the funniest person in the office, this is your chance to take the spotlight.Expect big laughs, unexpected moments, brave newcomers, seasoned pros, and plenty of comic chaos as performers compete for the title of Offbeat Comedy Champion 2027.

Tickets are just a fiver when you book for 4 friends, so what are you waiting for....once they're gone, they're gong...see what I did there.....