The return of the annual Dubai Comedy Festival is confirmed
If laughter is the best medicine, then the annual Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 is an overdose we all eagerly await. Returning for its next edition this autumn, the ten-day event will have audiences roaring with laughter as it descends upon Dubai from 2 to 12 October. Presented by Dubai Calendar, and collectively produced by BRAG, Live Nation, and DXB Live, the festival will take place across multiple hotspots across the city – Dubai Opera and The Theatre at Mall of the Emirates included.
While the exact line-up is yet to be announced, over 90 comedic talents are expected set to perform over a span of ten days. For the uninitiated, past editions of the festival have brought the likes of Al Murray, Eddie Griffin, Frank Skinner, Gad Elmaleh, Maz Jobrani, Mo Amer, Mo Gilligan, and Russell Peters to Dubai, hosting sell-out shows year after year. The 2025 edition of the Dubai Comedy Festival wants to take things to the next level, complete with multilingual stand-up sets, hilarious activations, and late-night after-party fun.
As well as providing a platform for the world's best in comedy, the festival is also proud to provide local and regional talents an opportunity to showcase their skills while transcending all cultures, backgrounds, and ages — as good comedy should. Tickets will go on sale next month.
Comedy is the best remedy in 2025, so stay tuned for the reveal of more hot-off-the-circuit acts and comedy names. Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 is known for bringing outstanding talent to the city, and this year's edition looks set to be the best yet!
If you love comedy, plenty of comedians are coming to the country. Trevor Noah will perform on 26 April, Kevin Hart will perform on 2 May, Jo Koy will take to the stage on 29 May, and Pete Davidson will headline on 25 June. All shows take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
GO: Visit www.dubaicomedyfest.ae for tickets and more information.
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