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Human Appeal announces return of Summer Comedy Tour and unveils line-up

The summer tour returns for second year in a row with proceeds supporting orphan around the world.

One of the UK’s leading humanitarian charities, Human Appeal, announces the return of its Summer Comedy Tour in the UK for its second edition, expanding the tour to nine cities. The tour will bring together some of the world’s top international comedians for an unmissable night of stand-up, all in aid of supporting orphans and Human Appeal’s vital humanitarian work amid the ongoing emergency across the entire globe.

The Summer Comedy Tour will run in the UK from 17th to 28th August, with new stops across the country including Bradford, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leicester and Luton.

This year’s star-studded line-up features returning fan favourites Tez Ilyas, star of the BBC 3 comedy Man Like Mobeen; Abduallah Afzal, known for his role on Citizen Khan; Farhan Solo, London-based standup comedian and writer; and Prince Abdi, British-Somali comedian, actor and writer whose TV credits include Comedy Central, BBC Three, ITV, Channel 4 and HBO.

Early Bird tickets start at £10, with family bundles, duo and trio deals also available, making it an affordable, feel-good night out for everyone.

Razwan Fraz, Associate Director of Fundraising at Human Appeal, adds, “What began as a cherished tradition has grown into a vibrant celebration that not only entertains but also supports children and families who need it most. Our Summer Comedy Tour builds on this vision, bringing communities together for unforgettable evenings filled with joy, connection, and purpose – all in the comfort of smaller venues for a more up close and personal experience.”

The 2026 Summer Comedy Tour will visit the following cities and locations:

Glasgow - 17th Aug, Hilton Glasgow, 1 William Street, Glasgow G3 8HT, United Kingdom (Ballroom 1)

Bradford - 18th Aug, Cedar Court Hotel Bradford, Mayo Avenue, Bradford BD5 8HW

Manchester - 19th Aug, Vermillion, Hulme Hall Lane Lord North St Sport City, Manchester M40 8AD

Birmingham - 20th Aug, Eastside Rooms, Woodcock St, Birmingham B7 4BL

Leicester - 21st Aug, The Venue, 101 Gwendolen Rd, Leicester LE5 5FL

Cardiff - 24th Aug, The Coal Exchange, 4-5 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FQ

Luton - 25th Aug, Venue Central, 15-17 Chapel St, Luton LU1 2SE

Ilford - 26th Aug, Coliseum Suite, 300-310 High Rd, Ilford IG1 1QW

Whitechapel - 27th Aug, The Atrium, 124-126 Cheshire St, London E2 6EJ

West London - 28th Aug, Elite Banqueting Suite, Wexham Rd, Slough SL2 5QR

Tickets and more information are available here.

Get £10 Early Bird Tickets

About Human Appeal

Human Appeal is a fully independent British humanitarian charity based in Manchester, UK. It was established in 1991 as a registered and regulated UK charity that runs targeted aid relief programmes in collaboration with recognised global organisations such as the United Nations. Its purpose is to save and transform lives through emergency aid response and development programmes at home and abroad across 25 countries worldwide.

www.humanappeal.org.uk

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