Standon Calling, the ultimate exploration of music and arts for all ages, returns for the 17th year this July with a diverse and star studded line up. Whilst the main stage is headlined by Years & Years, Self Esteem, Bloc Party and The Human League, the Comedy programme at London’s closest camping festival boasts the likes of Mark Watson, Rhys James, Reginald D. Hunter and more.

Headlining 2023 is multi-award winning Mark Watson, one of most successful observational comedians of the past two decades. The Welsh-born comedian, considered a favourite at the Edinburgh Film Festival, has graced the very best of the comedy stages in the world including Live at the Apollo as well as the author of several novels. Mark will be joined by one of Britain’s most original comedians Rhys James, as well as the hilariously honest and meticulously measured Reginald D. Hunter. The Georgia-born comedian, who has been seen by audiences around the world from America to Australia, is considered to be one of the best performers in the industry. Showing mutual respect for Standon’s musical calibre, Reginald remarked that he’s, “proud to be associated with a festival that has Rick Astley on the bill”!

Elsewhere on The Lawn, expect rib-tickling moments from Kiri Pritchard-Mclean, coined as a “cultural highlight of 2020” by The Telegraph, Lou Sanders, Spring Day, Tom Ward, Thanyia Moore, Andrew White, Amy Webber, Tadiwa Mahlunge and this year’s capable compere Josh Howie. In recent years, Standon Calling has delivered some of the best comedy acts in the game, with the likes of Russell Kane, Amy Matthews and Ed Gamble and more appearing. 

Standon Calling takes place between 20th-23rd July 2023, Standon Lordship, Hertfordshire.

Standon Calling is a family and dog-friendly event with dedicated areas for both, and all the support needed to accommodate and entertain kids of all ages on site.

Ticket Information

Standon Calling tickets are on sale now, and are available here.