Brent Cross Town Launches ‘The Funny Club’ Charity Festival North London 2026

Key Points

• Event Launch: Brent Cross Town, North London’s new urban neighbourhood, is launching its inaugural charity comedy festival, The Funny Club, this October.
• Dates & Schedule: The four-night comedy event will take place across two weekends: Friday 16 October, Saturday 17 October, Friday 23 October, and Saturday 24 October.
• Venue: Hosted at Always Gladice in Neighbourhood Square, Brent Cross Town (NW2 8BA).
• Line-Up: Features 20 stand-up comedians—5 per night—hosted by MC Tom Webb, with headliners including Ali Woods, Elliott Cass, Josh Berry, and Grace Campbell.
• Charity Focus: 100% of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated directly to Mind in Enfield and Barnet (MiEB) to support local mental health services.
• Perks & Tickets: Tickets are priced at £15 (plus booking fees), with ticket holders entitled to a 30% discount on pre-show food and drinks at Always Gladice.

Brent Cross Town (North London News) September 17, 2026 — Brent Cross Town has officially announced the launch of its inaugural charity comedy festival, The Funny Club, set to take place over two weekends this coming October. Hosted at the brand-new restaurant and bar venue Always Gladice, located in Neighbourhood Square, the event will gather 20 UK comedians alongside Master of Ceremonies Tom Webb. All ticket proceeds generated by the festival will go directly to support local mental health provider Mind in Enfield and Barnet.

What is ‘The Funny Club’ comedy festival at Brent Cross Town?

As reported by media coverage on the official Brent Cross Town press release, The Funny Club represents the start of a planned flagship annual fixture on the neighborhood’s local cultural calendar. Scheduled for Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Friday 23rd, and Saturday 24th October, the four-night festival brings together stars who have gained prominence across social media platforms alongside established live stand-up acts.

Each night will feature five performing comics alongside MC Tom Webb. Headlining acts across the four nights include Ali Woods, Elliott Cass, Josh Berry, and Grace Campbell, with additional featured performances from creators and stand-ups such as Rajiv Karia, Abi Clarke, Tim Renkow, Dom McGovern, Kyrah Gray, and Sophie Garrad.

Where will the festival be held and how can people attend?

The festival will take place at Always Gladice, an all-day restaurant and bar operated by the Urban Leisure Group, situated at Units 1-4, Neighbourhood Square, Brent Cross Town (NW2 8BA).

Tickets are available for £15 per person (or £16.50 including booking fees) on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees holding a valid event ticket are eligible to receive a 30% discount off pre-show food and beverages at Always Gladice on the night of their scheduled performance.

What did representatives from Brent Cross Town and Mind state about the launch?

As reported by the media releases covering the announcement, Chrissy Cullen, representative from Brent Cross Town, highlighted the strategic connection between live comedy, community infrastructure, and public health.

Cullen stated:

“Comedy is having a real moment in the UK, with social media having provided a platform to launch the careers of some of the brightest, most relevant comedians we have seen for some time. At Brent Cross Town, connectivity, culture and wellbeing are central to the vision for the neighbourhood, and laughter has a powerful role to play in bringing people together. It is proven to relieve tension, boost mood and support positive mental health, which makes comedy a natural fit for a place designed around community and connection. We hope The Funny Club, held in the very heart of the new neighbourhood, will grow into a flagship annual event for Brent Cross Town – creating memorable experiences for visitors and residents, and adding to our growing cultural programme whilst supporting an important local mental health charity.”

In turn, Alex Tambourides, representative from Mind in Enfield and Barnet (MiEB), emphasised the real-world operational benefits the ticket sales will bring to community care.

Tambourides stated:

“MiEB engages with thousands of people every year who struggle with their mental health. Whilst we know there is more to mental health than happiness, and there is more to happiness than laughter, there is no doubt that laughter has a hugely positive impact on our mental health. We feel very privileged to be part of this initiative, which will not only brighten up the audiences lives, but will also help us provide hugely needed services for the residents of Barnet and Enfield.”

Background of the Brent Cross Town development

Brent Cross Town is a major 180-acre urban development project in North London, being delivered via a public-private partnership between developer Related Argent and Barnet Council. Forming part of the wider £4.5 billion Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration scheme, the park town project is designed to deliver 6,700 new homes, 3 million square feet of commercial office space for approximately 25,000 workers, 50 acres of public parks and playing fields, as well as new local schools and retail amenities.

The initiative places health, active lifestyles, and community integration at the centre of its master planning. The launching of community cultural offerings—such as The Funny Club at Neighbourhood Square—is part of the early phase placemaking strategy aimed at activating commercial hubs and fostering local social engagement as residential occupancy scales up.

Predictions: How this development could affect local residents and businesses

• For North London Residents: The introduction of The Funny Club offers immediate access to accessible live entertainment locally without requiring travel into Central London. More significantly, because all proceeds benefit Mind in Enfield and Barnet, local residents seeking mental health support will directly benefit from sustained funding for vital community services.
• For Local Businesses and Hospitality: Venues such as Always Gladice and neighboring eateries in Neighbourhood Square stand to benefit from increased footfall during typically off-peak autumn weekend evenings. The 30% dining discount incentive encourages pre-show spend, creating momentum for early-stage commercial tenants.
• For the Urban Development Strategy: Successfully staging community events acts as a proof-of-concept for Brent Cross Town’s long-term social value commitments, signaling to prospective home buyers and business tenants that the district is evolving into a cohesive community.