The Wells Comedy Festival – now in its sixth year – returns in 2020 and has announced the first few shows for next year’s Somerset shindig. 

Over the bank holiday weekend of May 22-24 England’s smallest city plays host to a ‘weekend-long stand-up jamboree’ (The Guardian), with dozens of comedy shows taking place at six venues in Wells, all within walking distance of one another.

The first acts announced are comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton, American comic Reginald D Hunter and gilet-wearing stand-up and James Acaster support act Stuart Laws. Buxton will be reading from his new book, legendary controversial 

All three shows are on sale now, as are four Gala shows – two on the Friday night, two on the Saturday night – showcasing a secret line-up of the best of the fest.

Ben Williams, founder and producer of the festival, said: ‘We’re so excited to announce the first few shows for next year’s festival – and so pleased that Dr Buckles and Reg D are making their WCF debuts. Stay tuned for plenty more announcements in the new year!’

Tickets for the first few Wells Comedy Festival shows are on sale now from www.wellscomfest.com. 

Further shows will be announced in early 2020.

Adam Buxton picture by Shaun Weager.