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Slapstick Festival, a celebration of silent and classic screen comedy, returns in early 2026 with the help of an impressive line-up of celebrity guests. 

The aim of Slapstick Festival is to keep silent, visual, and classic onscreen comedy alive for future generations by raising awareness, interest, and appreciation of this unique art form, while also developing new audiences for archive cinema.

In 2025, the festival proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary! Over the past 21 editions, Slapstick Festival has sold more than 160,000 tickets and hosted over 400 unique events, all dedicated to showcasing the finest in silent, visual, and classic comedy. The annual Silent Comedy Gala is now on sale!

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