Human Appeal’s Winter Comedy Tour returns with 21 UK dates for orphan sponsorship

Human Appeal’s Winter Comedy Tour is back for its 12th year, bringing a line-up of well-known comedians to venues across the UK from 11 to 31 December 2026. The charity says proceeds will support its orphan sponsorship programmes, pairing a festive night out with long-term assistance for children and their families.

Key takeaways

• The tour runs for 21 dates, opening in Glasgow on 11 December and ending in London on New Year’s Eve.

• Comedians include Guz Khan, Tez Ilyas, Kae Kurd and Riaad Moosa.

• Early-bird tickets start at £10, with family bundles and trio deals also available.

• The event supports Human Appeal’s orphan sponsorship programmes around the world.

Comedy with a charitable purpose

Human Appeal, a Manchester-based British humanitarian charity, says the annual tour is now in its 12th consecutive year and is the largest comedy tour of its kind. The organisation says its sponsorship programmes provide ongoing support to orphaned children and their families, helping them work towards a more secure future.

Associate director of fundraising Razwan Faraz described the event as a chance to bring friends and families together for live comedy while contributing to that continuing support. The tour is designed to keep the evening accessible, with early-bird prices from £10 and group offers.

A line-up spanning stage, screen and online comedy

This year’s performers include Guz Khan, known for Man Like Mobeen and People Just Do Nothing, and Tez Ilyas, also a star of Man Like Mobeen. They are joined by comedian and writer Kae Kurd, broadcaster Aatif Nawaz, Prince Abdi, presenter and content creator Ali Official, and online comedy performer Smash Bengali.

South African comedian and doctor Riaad Moosa is also on the bill, alongside Mic Diesel, who was shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards in 2025. For London comedy fans looking for live laughs beyond the tour, Comedy in Your Eye hosts professional stand-up every Tuesday and Thursday at The Camden Eye, offering an intimate pub setting and a fresh line-up to discover.

Tour dates and cities

The 2026 run travels through Scotland, England and Wales, with shows scheduled as follows:

• 11 December — Glasgow

• 12 December — Edinburgh

• 13 December — Newcastle

• 14 December — Dewsbury

• 15 December — Sheffield

• 16 December — Bradford

• 17 December — Blackburn

• 18 December — Manchester

• 19 December — Coventry

• 20 December — Birmingham

• 21 December — Leicester

• 22 December — Cardiff

• 23 December — Luton

• 24 December — Southall

• 25 December — Bedford

• 26 December — Croydon

• 27 December — East London

• 28 December — West London

• 29 December — Ilford

• 30 December — Slough

• 31 December — London

The venues range from conference and civic centres to banqueting suites and event spaces. Human Appeal has made ticketing and further event details available through its website.

• Human Appeal’s Winter Comedy Tour returns for the 12th year running in aid of orphaned children, StreetInsider.