Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm ends 9:45pm

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Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:

Ben Van Der Velde: Van der Laugh Generator

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One of the best improvisers on the stand-up circuit tries to make sense of the chaos of the world. Join Ben as he squeezes the comedy juice out of everything under the sun, from hunter-gatherers to AI, XL bullies to boardgames and beyond. It'll be a bit like watching Wikipedia having a nervous breakdown. For fans of Ross Noble, Jason Byrne and heroic nonsense. “An accomplished comic.” Time Out “Perfect... the audience were hysterical.” Huffington Post

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Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 events

Samantha G reviewed Festival Launch Party which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 2nd May 2025.
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Review left at 7:10pm on Sat 3rd May 2025

Grace L reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 11th Jan 2025.

INCREDIBLE lineup and brilliant evening with a buzzing crowd. thank you!

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Review left at 4:25pm on Mon 13th Jan 2025

Isabelle J reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 11th Jan 2025.

Two hours flew by! Had such a fun time, would recommend!

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Review left at 7:07am on Mon 13th Jan 2025

April Y reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 11th Jan 2025.

Excellent comedians who interacted well with the audience. Kept to timings so it didn't overrun

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Yes

Review left at 7:25pm on Sun 12th Jan 2025

Tessa A reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 11th Jan 2025.

Fabulous night, great atmosphere and all three comedians were very funny

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Yes

Review left at 4:14pm on Sun 12th Jan 2025

Joanne B reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Sat 11th Jan 2025.

Absolutely brilliant! Loved Maureen Younger, soooo funny! Well done Chris & Jake, another amazing event!

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Yes

Review left at 3:41pm on Sun 12th Jan 2025

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