End Of The Road Festival Announce Comedy Lineup
End Of The Road Festival
3 – 6 September 2026 at Larmer Tree Gardens
Announce Comedy Lineup including Fern Brady, Desiree Burch, Paul Foot, Spencer Jones, Shappi Khorsandi, Stewart Lee, Laura Smyth and more
Pulp, CMAT and Mac DeMarco lead musical line-up with a Secret Headliner still to be announced
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End Of The Road has unveiled the comedy offering for its landmark 20th edition. Presented by Chump’s Comedy, it follows the same instinct as their music programming by spotlighting boundary-pushing voices from across the stand-up circuit. From razor-sharp satire and surreal absurdism to offbeat newcomers and cult favourites, this year’s lineup brings together some of the scene’s most exciting, unpredictable and original comedians.
The Talking Heads stage has become a firm favourite for the End Of The Road audience who know they’ll be treated to a superbly curated lineup of comedy and talks as well as some intimate musical performances. Fern Brady leads this year’s comedic charge, bringing her razor-edged, no-filter style off the back of acclaimed BBC and Netflix specials, Taskmaster, Bake Off, and a best-selling book to boot. She’s joined by Desiree Burch, a transatlantic force of nature whose sharp, commanding stand-up and constant TV presence, from Have I Got News To You to Live at the Apollo, have made her one of the most compelling performers around.
Elsewhere, Paul Foot delivers his singular, surreal brilliance, a true original still operating in a lane entirely his own, while Spencer Jones pushes absurdity into beautifully unhinged territory, as seen in The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk, Ted Lasso and beyond. Shappi Khorsandi brings her fearless, deeply personal and sharply political comedy, cutting through with warmth and bite in equal measure. There’s the return of festival regular Stewart Lee, an era-defining figure in stand-up. Laura Smyth’s big stage presence and brilliantly grounded material mark her out as one of the most exciting voices working today.
Elsewhere, the lineup goes just as hard, spotlighting a wave of sharp, strange and seriously exciting talent. From Andy Field’s brilliantly oddball charm and Marty Gleeson’s off-kilter rise, to Alexandra Haddow’s precision writing and Dom McGovern’s chaotic, high-energy style, there’s no shortage of voices pushing things in new directions. Molly McGuinnessbrings witty chronicles of working-class life in Salford, Katie Norris delivers beautifully unpredictable brilliance, and Sunil Patel’s deadpan mastery lands every time. SNL UK comedian Jack Shep adds a fresh, fast-rising presence, while Frankie Monroe promises full-throttle chaos, a messy, anything-goes spectacle packed with surprises.
End Of The Road’s 20th edition will be led by musical headliners Pulp, CMAT and Mac DeMarco, with a Secret Headliner still to be revealed. Plus Earl Sweatshirt & Mike and Super Furry Animals, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Lucinda Williams, Ty Segall, Fat Dog, caroline, YHWH Nailgun, Just Mustard and james Kpromise an unforgettable anniversary blowout.
About End Of The Road Festival
Founded in 2006, End Of The Road will celebrate its 20th edition in 2026. Taking place from 3 to 6 September at the Larmer Tree Gardens site on the border of Dorset and Wiltshire, the festival welcomes 15,000 attendees across the weekend. End Of The Road has five music stages and will feature over 100 live music performances, and also boasts a thrilling comedy and literature programme, as well as an eclectic array of the best independent food and drink stalls.
End Of The Road is committed to being a safe and inclusive space for all its attendees, workers and performers. For more information on their Safer Spaces initiatives and procedures, please click here.
End Of The Road takes pride in being an Eco-Friendly Festival. They have initiatives in place that actively reduce plastic waste, provide clean drinking water, and invest in rewilding and reforestation projects, among many others. For more information on the festival’s environmental impact, please click here.
Praise for the 2025 edition
“From industrial rackets to pristine folk, festivals don’t get more varied or vital” ★★★★★ The Guardian
“A leftfield utopia – a summer night’s dream of eclectic artistry and imagination.”★★★★★ The Independent
“End Of The Road: the best festival for discovering new music” ★★★★★ The London Standard
“For one weekend…time stands still and modern life loses all meaning.” The Times
“Britain’s loveliest, most thoughtful festival.” The Spectator
“It’s a festival whose free and easy feel — and light touch security — implies a certain
faith in humanity that a read of the news would suggest is unwarranted.” Shortlist
“Eclectic without chaos, intimate without preciousness, muddy without misery.” Clash
“It remains a shining example of how to keep festivals – one of the UK’s truly world-class bits – interesting” Big Issue
“An event adept at balancing fun with activism and change with the evergreen, End Of The Road, never veers from all the things that make it the UK’s best festival” The Line Of Best Fit