Dara O'Briain, Frankie Boyle and Rory Bremner are just some of the big names who will perform at this year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

The event, which returns for a 10th year in March, will see more than 330 shows take place at 40 venues around the city.

Greg McHugh (Gary: Tank Commander), from Edinburgh, and Glasgow-born comedian Frankie Boyle are to host a charity gala evening to raise funds for Palestine.

The festival's full line-up was unveiled on Wednesday and also includes the likes of Sarah Millican, Jenny Eclair and Janey Godley, as well.

And due to overwhelming demand, Scotland’s hottest new talent Daniel Sloss will now be performing two shows at the King’s Theatre.

Tommy Sheppard, director of the Scottish Comedy Agency, the company behind the festival, said: "Each year the Glasgow International Comedy Festival becomes even more anticipated than the last. It is now a major date in the cultural calendar not just for Scotland, but throughout the UK.

"This year we'll celebrate ten years of the festival, which is a fantastic achievement and shows what a perfect match Glasgow and comedy is.

"In conjunction with Glasgow City Marketing Bureau and Event Scotland, we have been promoting the festival in London and attracting visitors to Scotland; more than ever, this is a great year to visit Glasgow.

"The calibre of comedians we have had grace the festival over the years has been tremendous and this year is no exception. We're very happy that we are still putting smiles on people's faces, especially in such tough economic conditions."

Gordon Matheson, leader of Glasgow City Council and chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: "Glasgow International Comedy Festival has grown to become Europe's premier comedy event over the past ten years.

"Year-on-year it has attracted increasing numbers of visitors and has brought some of the greatest comedy performers in the world to our city; gaining an enviable reputation as 'unmissable' among locals and visitors alike.

"Not only does this generate significant benefits for Glasgow's economy, it also demonstrates the city's ability to successfully host major international events.

"Glaswegians are renowned the world over for their hospitality and good humour, which makes Glasgow a natural home for this event; it perfectly encapsulates the city's personality."

Paul Bush OBE, chief operating officer for Event Scotland said: "Over the past ten years, the Glasgow Comedy Festival has gone from strength to strength; showcasing Scotland as the perfect stage for events by attracting some of the world's top comedians.

"In 2012 we are celebrating the Year of Creative Scotland, with the festival giving audiences the chance to see some of the country's top comedic talents perform."