Ticketmaster’s Comedy Mixer is back for 2026, with a focus on celebrating and shedding new light on the Business of Laughter, joining forces with the legendary Chortle Awards to create a unique, full-evening industry celebration.
Hosted at the well-renowned Comedy Store on Tuesday, March 17th from 5pm to 7pm, this year’s mixer aims to capture the essence of the Business of Laughter through a refreshed programme hosted by the brilliant Aurie Styla and a strong industry panel line-up, including leading voices from Avalon, Live Nation and more to be announced.
Building on the success of the previous edition at Big Belly, this year’s Comedy Mixer: The Business of Laughter, is promising to be an insightful and exclusive afternoon. The event is designed for comedy promoters, venues, bookers, and industry professionals to connect, share knowledge, and network.
Dominic Perez-Silva, Senior Client Development Manager for events, sports and attractions at Ticketmaster and organiser for this Comedy Mixer said:
“Comedy has always been about connection and so is this event. This event allows our community to come together, share perspectives and celebrate the passion that shapes the business of laughter. Partnering with the Chortle Awards makes this year especially meaningful.”
From 7pm onwards, attendees are invited to mingle over networking drinks and meet fellow promoters, bookers and venue teams. Then the evening seamlessly transitions into the prestigious Chortle Awards, taking place right after the mixer at the same venue, The Comedy Store.
As Steve Bennett, Editor of Chortle UK stated:
“The Chortle Awards and Ticketmaster’s Comedy Mixer might be separate events but bringing them together feels like a perfect fit. It’s fantastic to unite two major celebrations of live comedy under one roof, giving the industry a chance to connect, share ideas, and celebrate everything that makes this scene so vibrant.”
This collaboration creates a unique opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and celebrate the very best in live comedy, all under one roof, bringing the industry together for an evening of insight, recognition, and shared purpose.
If you’d like to find out more, please reach out to [email protected].
