On Stage
TK Maxx presents The Comedy Arena
Witness the future of stand-up! For more than 20 years, leading comedy website Chortle has been seeking out the best student comedians – now discover the best of 2026. These talented acts will perform the biggest gig of their careers at this prestigious Latitude showcase before heading to the final at the Edinburgh Fringe next month. Previous finalists include Joe Lycett, Phil Wang, Chris Ramsey, Jamali Maddix, Simon Bird, Richard Gadd, Lauren Pattison, Pierre Novellie, Ania Magliano and Joe Kent-Walters. Spot the future stars here…