Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 7:30pm ends 8:30pm
East Hastings Sea Angling Association and Social Club, Hastings, UK - Map
Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:
Karl Porter: And What?
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TweetKarl Porter is a Manchester-based comedian, who went viral for his iconic slow-motion goal celebration. Known for his physical comedy and sharp observational humour, Karl brings high-energy storytelling inspired by football culture, everyday life, and modern British absurdities. His natural charisma and crowd-pleasing style make him a standout both online and on stage.
Karl was the winner of the King-Gong at The Comedy Store, Up-the-Creek Comedy competition in London, and the recipient of two awards at the 2024 North West Comedy Awards for Social Media Act and Breakthrough Act of the Year.
In 2023, Karl Porter shot to viral fame with his slow motion goal celebration, gaining over 50 Million views on his Instagram page alone. Following this, Karl appeared on BBC News, TalkSport, ESPN, New Zealand Breakfast, BT Canada, and performed at the launch of EA Sports 2023, opening the show before Rio Ferdinand took to the stage. Lad Bible nominated Karl as their 2023 “Lad of The Year."
Karl is bringing his live show 'And What?' to Hastings as part of his UK tour.
Age Restrictions:
18+
Wheelchair accessible
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Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 events
Unfortunately, Sasha was held up by trains and couldn't make it. But we enjoyed the others who filled in at the last minute. Gorgeous venue. Lovely organisers. Bar well stocked
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Review left at 3:07pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
Very very good!!
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Review left at 3:01pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
an excellent work in progress gig, Alasdair was very good explained the process and tried out his new material and it all went well, a bigger audience would have been better, but it is a small venue, but it was an intimate jig and it all went very well
Yes
Review left at 2:16pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
Would have loved to left a review, unfortunately the event was cancelled. Still awaiting refund that was advised to be received on the day of the cancellation.
No
Review left at 9:53am on Mon 20th Jun 2022
Excellent show from John. We had no idea what to expect but it was very entertaining and funny!
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Review left at 7:37am on Mon 20th Jun 2022
Great venue and very entertaining. Wonderfully organised x
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Review left at 4:35am on Mon 20th Jun 2022