Comedy Mixer 2026 – Panel line-up announced
With more to be confirmed ahead of 17 March.
With March 17th fast approaching, Ticketmaster’s Comedy Mixer is getting ready to reveal the line-up it has been building towards. As previously mentioned – this year’s edition, held at the Comedy Store, will be hosted by Aurie Styla and will feature a panel of leading industry voices from across the comedy and live entertainment landscape.
The afternoon kicks off at 5pm (doors at 4:30pm) with an opening session presenting new comedy insights from Ticketmaster, drawing on exclusive research from comedy ticket buyers and promoters across the UK. We’ll share what’s really driving ticket sales, where fans are discovering shows, and the practical strategies that are working for venues and promoters right now.
Joining the conversation are Don Ward, Founder/Executive Producer at The Comedy Store, Anna Cooke from Live Nation, Joe Arditti of Avalon, Jessica Toomey from the Live Comedy Association / Frog and Bucket and more to be announced. Together with Aurie, they’ll tackle the real challenges facing the comedy sector in 2026 – from understanding evolving audience behaviours to managing rising operational costs and cutting through an increasingly competitive market. Whether you’re running arena tours or weekly club nights, this is insight you won’t find anywhere else.
“We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Comedy Mixer line-up, bringing together some of the leading voices in the live comedy world. The panel’s shaping up nicely, with more still to add, and we’re looking forward to a sharp, candid conversation on The Business of Comedy: what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s next.”
— Dominic Perez Silva, Senior Client Development Manager, Ticketmaster
Bringing together key figures who work at the heart of the industry, the evening is set to offer an informed and thoughtful discussion within London’s most iconic comedy venue.
After months of preparation, the event is now taking shape as a strong meeting point for professionals across the live comedy space.
We hope this year’s Comedy Mixer builds on the work started with its first edition last year, continuing to position itself as a space for meaningful conversation, connection and insights, and this year’s panel reflects that intention clearly.
If you’d like to find out more, please reach out to [email protected].
