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Before the Fringe 2026
Event Start: 20th July 8:00pm
Event End: 24th July 8:00pm
Cost: £14
Get ready for a week of live comedy with Before the Fringe 2026, returning to Andover this summer. Following the success of previous years, this popular event brings some of the best and brightest comedians to the stage, many performing exclusive work-in-progress shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe. It’s a unique chance to experience top-quality comedy in an intimate setting right in the heart of Andover. What to expect Live stand-up comedy from well-known and emerging performers Exclusive preview shows…
Find out moreGet ready for a week of live comedy with Before the Fringe 2026, returning to Andover this summer.
Following the success of previous years, this popular event brings some of the best and brightest comedians to the stage, many performing exclusive work-in-progress shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe. It’s a unique chance to experience top-quality comedy in an intimate setting right in the heart of Andover.
What to expect
- Live stand-up comedy from well-known and emerging performers
- Exclusive preview shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe
- A relaxed, lively atmosphere with food and drinks available
- A different line-up each evening
Event dates & line-up
Monday 20 July 2026
- Bella Hull & Cecily Hitchcock
Tuesday 21 July 2026
- Rob Auton & Jonny Pelham
Wednesday 22 July 2026
- Garrett Millerick & Huge Davies
Thursday 23 July 2026
- Sara Barron & Pierre Novellie
Friday 24 July 2026
- Morgan Rees & James Trickey
Shows start at 8:00pm each evening
 Tickets
- £14 per show tickets can be bought at the link below or by going in person to the Lights
- Multi-show discounts available:
- 2 shows £25
- 3 shows £36
- 5 shows £50
Don’t miss your chance to catch incredible comedy before it hits the Fringe, right here at Before the Fringe 2026.