The Subway lit up in the evening. Photo credit Mathias Falcone.The Subway lit up in the evening. Photo credit Mathias Falcone.The Subway lit up in the evening. Photo credit Mathias Falcone.The Subway lit up in the evening. Photo credit Mathias Falcone.The Subway lit up in the evening. Photo credit Mathias Falcone.The Subway lit up in the evening. Photo credit Mathias Falcone.The Subway lit up in the evening. Photo credit Mathias Falcone.The Subway lit up in the evening. Photo credit Mathias Falcone.The Subway lit up in the evening. Photo credit Mathias Falcone.

Stand-up at the Subway

Stand-up at the Subway

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A brand-new comedy festival is coming to south London...

Posted:
March 25, 2026

Crystal Palace Park Comedy Festival

21 - 24 May 2026

Photo © Mathias Falcone

Step underground into the hidden venue beneath the park to enjoy a line-up of comedians with awards, cult-followings and punchlines aplenty.

With eleven shows over four days, grab your tickets for a celebration of laughter in the iconic Crystal Palace Subway.

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Posted
March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026

Crystal Palace Park Comedy Festival

21 - 24 May 2026

Photo © Mathias Falcone

Stand-up at the Subway ticket sales help raise funds for Crystal Palace Park Trust to deliver its charitable mission to care for the park's unique, Grade II* landscape and multiple historic venues and landmarks. Every penny we raise in the park, stays in the park.

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About the venue

Discover the Crystal Palace Subway – a hidden piece of London history. Built in 1865 to connect rail passengers to the Crystal Palace, it is one of the few surviving structures after the ill-fated Palace burnt down in 1936.

From an air raid shelter during WW2 to a local hangout, and even a 1990s Chemical Brothers video set, it’s now a truly unique venue.

Find out more about the space.

Refreshments

A fully licensed bar will be available with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Who the shows are suitable for

The shows are intended for audiences aged 16 and over due to adult themes and language.

How to get here

The entrance to the Subway can be found just within the park's boundaries, part way along the A212/ Crystal Palace Parade, in close proximity to Crystal Palace Bus Station.

WhatThreeWords: https://w3w.co/cliff.chops.lift

Full details on travelling to the park can be found here.

Accessibility

Please note there is currently no step-free access to the Subway and access is via two flights of stairs with handrails on either side.‍

Take a look at the venue here.

The venue is fully seated (non-allocated seating).

If you have any questions, please contact the Crystal Palace Park Trust team via events@crystalpalaceparktrust.org or phone 020 8050 7120 (weekdays 09:00-17:00).

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions can be viewed here.

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