The Secret Comedy Club Wednesdays

The Secret Comedy Club Wednesdays is running weekly at Artista in Brighton, with dates confirmed from 17 June 2026 through to 30 September 2026. Located at 42 Brighton Square, the venue hosts this night specifically for new material, positioning itself as a space for comedians to test out fresh jokes and for emerging talent to work towards securing weekend slots. The club maintains a strict no-heckling policy, which keeps the focus squarely on the performers rather than audience interaction.

The format of the evening is consistent, running from 19:00 until 22:30. Each show features between six and seven acts, split into three distinct sections separated by two intervals. This structure allows for a steady pace throughout the night. Over the years, the club has hosted a wide range of comedians, including names like Dane Baptiste, Sean Walsh, Paul McCaffrey, Zoe Lyons, Henning Wehn, Fiona Allen, Tim Renkow, Marlon Davis, Ian Stone, Esther Manito, Simon Evans, Loiso Gola, Jen Brister, Phil Nichol, Steve Hughes, Chloe Petts, Nathan Caton, MC Hammersmith, Jo Wilkinson, Amy Gledhill, Alison Spittle, Phil Kay, Craig Campbell, Ali Woods, Maisie Adam, Al Lubel, Adam Bloom, Carey Marx, Jeff Innocent, Tyrone Hawke, Sean Collins, Jack Skipper, and Isaac HP. While these names reflect the club's history, the Wednesday nights are primarily about the current circuit of professionals refining their sets.

Tickets for these sessions are priced between £7.50 and £10.00. Because the venue is relatively intimate and the nights are popular, it is worth booking your tickets in advance to ensure entry. The club also manages other events, such as The Brighton Roast Battle, The Secret Comedy Club Fridays, The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays, and the Brighton Independent Fringe Festival 2026, but the Wednesday slot remains the core of their new-material programming. The doors open at 19:00, and the show concludes at 22:30.