An impressive roster of big-name acts will come together for the town's first comedy festival this summer.

The festival will be hosted by the Lone Wolf Comedy Club, known for its sold-out shows featuring highly acclaimed acts.

The Lone Wolf Comedy Club was first set up in 2017 by resident MC Andrew Bird, who has previously performed with the likes of Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon and Michael McIntyre, and written for television, including hit Channel Four show 8 Out 10 Cats does Countdown.

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Seven years on, the comedy club will host a summer festival, the first ever in Bicester, on Pingle Field from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30.

It will feature an impressive roster of big-name acts each night, starting at 7.30pm, with doors opening at 5.30pm.

Friday night attendees will be entertained by Josh Pugh, Marcel Lucont and Chris McCausland.

Josh Pugh has supported Ricky Gervais on tour and has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Nevermind the Buzzcocks and The Last Leg.

Alexis Dubus is an English alternative comedian and actor known for his French alter ego Marcel Lucont.

And finally, Chris McCausland has appeared on Live at the Apollo three times and had a highly acclaimed debut appearance on The Royal Variety Show.

He also has his own travel series on Channel 4 called ‘Wonders of The World I Can’t See’.

Saturday's lineup includes Jarred Christmas, Angela Barnes and Milton Jones.

New Zealand’s Jarred Christmas has appeared on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Dave’s One Night Stand.

Angela Barnes has also starred in BBC’s Mock the Wee as well as appearing Live at the Apollo, House of Games, and Hypothetical on Dave and regularly features on BBC Radio 4

Milton Jones has likewise been on Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo and House of Games as well as Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

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Finishing the festival on Sunday are Seann Walsh, Shappi Khorsandi and Marcus Brigstock.

Sean Walsh, who went into the jungle for the 22nd series of  I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, has been described by the Guardian as "the best observational comedian of his generation" and has appeared on many comedy shows.

Shappi Khorsandi has also appeared on numerous shows including Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Masterchef, Have I Got News For You, QI, Question Time and Just a Minute, as well as her own show, Shappi Talk.

And lastly, Marcus Brigstock is well known in stand-up comedy, television, radio and musical theatre and has appeared on many BBC television and radio shows.

In addition to the evening performances, the festival will host children's shows on Saturday and Sunday.

Doors to these daytime comedy shows, delivered by Olaf Falafel and Marcel Lucont respectively, will open at midday with shows starting at 2pm.

Adults attending with children will be admitted for free.

Tickets are available for £25 per day and children's shows are priced at £15 per child. Tickets are available online.

Food and drink will be available at a bar and food vans on site.

Visitors can also enjoy optional pizza-making activities with The Pizza Boys.