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Stadio Live with Nish Kumar

Thu 23 Jul 2026, 7.45pm

Ryan Hunn and Musa Okwonga host a live edition of Stadio: A Football Podcast, diving into the beautiful game with their guest, comedian Nish Kumar.

Since starting in 2019, Stadio has gained a global reputation for its alternative approach to football, as well as its inclusive and progressive social stance and a love of weaving anything from film, music and cultural references into discussions.

Musa Okwonga is a writer and broadcaster, whose recent books include In The End, It Was All About Love (Rough Trade, 2021) and One of Them (Unbound, 2021).

In addition to co-founding and overseeing the creative direction and production of Stadio, Ryan Hunn has worked on Ian Wright’s Wrighty’s House podcast and many other projects.

Nish Kumar is an internationally famed meme, wonderfully nice gentleman and a “bloody good comedian” (according to Time Out).

Kumar has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave-reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which gained nominations for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show. Alongside stand-up, Kumar is a frequent voice and face across both television and radio, and with Coco Khan he hosts the award-winning political podcast Pod Save the UK.

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Age guidance
For ages 16+
Event information

*Please note change of date from originally advertised.

Nish Kumar wearing a khaki top against a black background.

Nish Kumar

Times & tickets

Dates, times and prices

Dates & times

23 Jul 2026, 7.45pm

Run time

1 hour and 40 minutes (approx)

All timings are approximate and subject to change

Standard entry

from £15 + £4 booking fee

Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand.

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For your visit

This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre

The Purcell Room is located in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.