RUSSELL KANE

HeritageLive Festival have announced the addition of a major live comedy programme to their celebrated summer event at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, bringing a full weekend bill featuring both world-class live music and stand-up comedy for the first time. For 2026, audiences will be able to enjoy a full day of entertainment on the Estate, with live comedy running throughout the afternoon before the evening’s headline music performances begin on the main stage (included within the price of their concert/ festival ticket).

Headlining the COMEDY BIG-TOP STAGE on Saturday, 22nd August 2026, will be the amazing RUSSELL KANE, with special guest DAVE JOHNS, a ‘Comedy Legend’ slot from MICK MILLER, and sets from Rich Wilson, Dominic Frisby, Ninia Benjamin, Marcel Lucont ! The Main Arena's Music stage on Sat 22nd Aug, will feature global superstar, RICKY MARTIN, with special guests SUGABABES, OLLY ALEXANDER and SOPHIE CASTILLO!

The new comedy programme will take place at Sandringham, in a huge Big-Top situated within a new comedy field on the Estate. Opening each day from 11:00am, the stage will host a packed line-up of stand-up performances running until approximately 5:00pm, when audiences can then make their way to the main arena for the evening’s live music. 

Access to the COMEDY BIG TOP STAGE is included within the ticket price of all concert goers, but please note that entry to the Comedy Big-Top is not guaranteed for all concert goers as the Big-Top obviously has a limited capacity, so arrive early! Gates to the comedy field open at 11am with comedy beginning at midday (please use Red or Blue Car Parks from 9am).

Each day will also see a ‘Comedy Legend’ guest slot, featuring legends of stand-up including Mick Miller, Punt & Dennis, Jasper Carrott, Arthur Smith, and Bobby Davro. 

The comedians will join an already spectacular line-up of musical talent performing across the weekend at The Sandringham Estate, featuring headliners Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin, and Eric Clapton. 

Multi-day tickets are available across the festival dates, offering guests better value while giving them the chance to experience more of the programme over a longer stay rather than limiting their visit to a single day. Festival-goers can also extend their time on site with camping and luxury glamping on the Royal Sandringham Estate, making it easy to turn the festival into a full weekend experience.

EVENT INFO

Car parks open at 9am. (NB. for comedy goers wishing to access the comedy field from 11am, please use Red Car Park or Blue Car Park only. Those entering the site from the north, will only be able to access the site from 2pm onwards).

Comedy Arena opens at 11am. Comedy Onstage: Midday - 5pm (approx). NB Capacity is limited - first come first served! Arrive early!

Music Arena opens at 2pm. Music Onstage 4pm-1030pm (approx).

Stage times will be published 2-3 weeks before the event.

BUY DAY TICKETS: CLICK HERE

Discounted multiday festival tickets, allowing full access to the festival every day between Weds 19th Aug > Sun 23rd Aug, are also be available to purchase. CLICK HERE

GLAMPING packages (AND CARAVAN PITCHES) are available to purchase for those wishing to camp on the ROYAL ESTATE. You must book this separately to your concert tickets, by CLICKING HERE.