FSU Christmas Comedy Benefit 2026

The Free Speech Union Christmas Comedy Benefit

In association with COMEDY UNLEASHED

WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER, 2026

Round up your comedy-loving friends and family for the FSU’s annual Christmas Comedy Benefit, a one night only extravaganza of comedy with a fabulous line-up. 

Comedy legend JOSH HOWIE is our Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Josh will be joined on stage by an all-star line up featuring the one and only LEO KEARSE, comedy and music supremo DOMINIC FRISBY, the indomitable INTEL LADY and stylist to the stars KELLI! TAYLOR. The cast are joined by FSU General Secretary (LORD) TOBY YOUNG who makes a special guest appearance.

LIVE from the BACKYARD COMEDY CLUB, LONDON, BETHNAL GREEN

• 7.30pm start, doors open 6pm, ends by 10.15pm. PLEASE ARRIVE BY 7.15PM.
• Discounted in-person tickets for FSU Members.
• Non-members welcome.
• NEW! LIVE ONLINE TICKETS, EXCLUSIVE TO FSU MEMBERS. Use the Ticket Access Code supplied in the weekly newsletters to unlock online tickets, once you've purchased, register using the Zoom link provided.
• If you're not an FSU Member, JOIN TODAY to get access to discounted tickets and online events.

Join the fun with the FSU team and helps us raise funds to carry on defending freedom of speech. 

About the venue

Backyard Comedy Club is only a 2-minute walk from Bethnal Green tube (Central line), 10 minutes from Whitechapel (District line, Hammersmith & City line, London Overground). Five minute walk from Cambridge Heath and Bethnal Green Overground stations.