Dates: 9 - 18 October 2026
Dubai, UAE
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About the Festival
Dubai Comedy Festival is the region’s global hub for comedy, bringing together some of the world’s funniest talent together for 10 days of non-stop laughs. Showcasing performances in multiple languages, the festival reflects Dubai’s diversity and multicultural spirit, connecting audiences through laughter and shared experiences.
Hosted across some of the city’s most iconic venues, Dubai Comedy Festival spreads the giggles across Dubai, creating a platform that sets the stage not only for some of the world’s biggest comedians, but also for local and regional talent to shine.
Now in its 7th edition, Dubai Comedy Festival transcends culture, background, and age, like all good comedy should!
Date
Oct 9 - 18, 2026
Locations
3+ Locations
Artists & Shows
50+ Artists and 40+ Shows
Languages
5+ Languages
Coca-Cola Arena Tickets
Dubai Opera Tickets
The New Covent Garden Theatre Tickets
Pepperoni Comedy Club Tickets
Emirates Theatre Tickets
Featuring An All-Star Lineup
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Facts about the artist:
- One of India's biggest international stand-up stars
- Multiple Netflix specials, including the six-country series Landing
- International Emmy winner for comedy
- Performs in English to sold-out crowds worldwide
- Known for sharp takes on culture, identity and politics
4648 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Award-winning British stand-up and TV presenter from South London
- BAFTA winner and host of The Big Narstie Show
- Netflix specials including Momentum and There's Mo To Life
- Sells out arena tours across the UK
4613 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Indian-American stand-up known for sharp family and immigrant-mom comedy
- Star of the Amazon Prime special One in a Billion
- Viral social-media sensation with millions of followers
- Champions desi humour on the world stage
4644 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Lebanese comedian and actor famed for his character comedy
- Four specials and more than 150,000 tickets sold to date
- New special Feena Nehke is his most raw and personal Arabic stand-up yet
- Digs into identity, family, faith and the contradictions that shaped him
- Blends Arabic and English for a regional audience
4689 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- One of India's most-toured stand-up comedians
- Known for relatable married-life comedy and Masala Sandwich
- Millions of views across YouTube and streaming
- Performs in Hindi and English
4671 liked it
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- Popular Russian-language stand-up comedian
- A regular on the international Russian comedy circuit
- Sharp observational humour and crowd work
- Bringing his live show to Dubai
4668 liked it
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- Indian stand-up comedian, rapper and reality-TV champion
- Winner of Bigg Boss 17 and Lock Upp
- One of India's most-followed comedians online
- Storytelling, poetry and music in his sets
4651 liked it
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- Northern Irish comedian from Belfast
- Host of the popular Todd Encounters podcast
- Viral sketches watched by millions
- Fast-rising name on the UK and Ireland scene
4641 liked it
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- Indian comedian, impressionist and singer
- Daughter of legendary comedian Johnny Lever
- Celebrated for spot-on celebrity mimicry
- Viral social-media star with a huge following
4670 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Arabic-language comedy act at Dubai Comedy Festival
- Show title translates as "The Engineer of Public Taste"
- Performs at Dubai Opera
- Part of the 2026 festival's Arabic lineup
4657 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- One of the most distinctive voices in Urdu stand-up comedy
- Returns to Dubai with an all-new special after his acclaimed show Small Talk
- Builds his sets on married life, family expectations, friendships and culture
- Millions of fans across the region and sold-out performances to his name
- Presented by AJ Entertainment
4661 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- One of the UK's biggest comedy stars, with a huge international fanbase
- Netflix specials Glitter Room and In Trouble
- Star of The Duchess and a familiar face on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock the Week and Taskmaster
- Builds her sets on family, relationships, ambition and modern life
- Presented by GME Events
4663 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Iranian-Canadian comedian, actor and content creator who launched his career in Toronto in 2014
- Debut headline tour I'm Your Sugar Daddy played to over 15,000 fans across North America
- Has toured with Russell Peters, Theo Von, Howie Mandel, Omid Djalili, Mo Gilligan and Maz Jobrani
- Over 2 billion views online, co-signed by Gary Vaynerchuk, David Goggins, Gordon Ramsay, Kevin Hart and Andrew Schulz
- Acting credits include The Boys (Amazon Prime) and a lead role in Please, After You
4652 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- One of Brazil's most prominent comedians, with 17 years on stage and among the first to pioneer American-style stand-up in the country
- Over 370 million YouTube views and three Netflix comedy specials
- Headlined Just for Laughs and appears regularly at New York's legendary Comedy Cellar
- Named Most Influential Man on Twitter by The New York Times in 2011, and won a Shorty Award for Best Comedian in 2013
- Co-founder and owner of one of South America's largest comedy clubs; brings Unfamiliar Territory to Dubai
4618 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Lebanese stand-up comedian, appearing at Dubai Comedy Festival for the first time
- Debut show Hamburger toured the Arab world and Europe and sold over 15,000 tickets
- New special 17 - سبعتعش takes on adulthood, marriage and career-defining choices
- Recently moved to Dubai and mines the chaos of that new chapter on stage
4627 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Iranian-German stand-up comedian and television host
- Emerged from open mics in 2013 and gained national acclaim on German late-night shows
- Won Best Newcomer at the 2015 German Comedy Awards
- First European woman to release a Netflix Original comedy special, Ehrenwort (2018)
- Tours major venues across Europe, including her ENISSANCE tour
4635 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Three of Lebanon's most familiar comedy personalities on one stage
- Mario Bassil, Chadi Maroun and Aline Ahmar together for one night
- Characters, sketches and moments audiences grew up watching
- Expect hilarious stories, throwbacks and plenty of surprises
4642 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Blu Blood's iconic Kings & Queens of Comedy brand, staged in Dubai for one night
- Line-up: Darren Maule, Celeste Ntuli, Vafa Naraghi and Bash with Tash
- Over a decade as the gold standard of South African stand-up
- Wit, storytelling and stage presence from the best of the SA comedy scene
4653 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Podcast W Nos live on stage with Maha Jaafar and Hadeel Marei
- Share your problems live — maybe they get solved together
- An intimate club night at Pepperoni Comedy Club
- Presented by Meta
4658 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Brings his show Do You Know Who I Am? to Dubai Comedy Festival
- Blends sharp observation with personal storytelling
- On the things we inherit from our parents and the patterns we repeat
- Thoughtful without being heavy, dark without being bleak, honest without losing the humour
4667 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Lebanese comedy star performing a solo stand-up show
- Signature humour, bold personality and a spontaneous style
- Hilarious stories, sharp observations and plenty of audience interaction
- Years of performing across Lebanon and beyond
- A special surprise planned during the show
4681 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- French comedian performing his show in French
- Known for an energetic stage presence and sharp observations
- Turns everyday life, relationships and personal experience into big laughs
- One night at The New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates
4672 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Anniversary show headlined by Redouane Bougheraba and Dubai’s own Kris Fade
- Nino Arial joins the line-up, with Abz Ali and Noha Bashir hosting
- Redouane Bougheraba performs in French, Kris Fade in English
- One night at Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
- A venue hire presented by Dubai Comedy Festival, not produced by Dubai Opera
4624 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Interactive dating comedy show built around audience confessions and live pitches
- Akkaoui reads the audience’s confession cards and turns them into jokes and conversation
- Pitches + Confessions on 9th and 10th October, with each pitch lasting around five minutes
- Confessions-only nights on 11th–13th and 15th October
- Arabic edition on 14th October
4659 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Young UAE-based comedians take over Pepperoni Comedy Club
- Finalists compete to be crowned Short+Sweet Comedy Junior Champion 2026
- A fast, fresh and unpredictable showcase of young comic talent
- Suitable for all ages; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Performed in English
4633 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- The best UAE-based comedians from the Short+Sweet Comedy season
- Fast, fearless comedy from a mix of voices and styles
- One chance to be crowned the first Short+Sweet Comedy Dubai Champion
- A chance to catch tomorrow’s comedy stars today
- Performed in English, for ages 18+
4677 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- A different line-up every night from 12th to 18th October
- Featuring Reem Edan, the Iraqi-American comedian seen on Comedy Central and Disney
- Laurie Douglas brings storytelling, dark observational humour and crowd work
- Dinara Kerey, one of the region’s fastest-rising stand-up stars
- Hosted across the week by Anand Raman, Imah, Tabarak and Denise
4685 liked it
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Facts about the artist:
- Crowd work show with Ahmed Saif and Bin Swelah
- Every performance is different — anything can happen
- Bold humour, quick comebacks and non-stop laughter
- Performed in Arabic
- Strictly for audiences aged 18 and above
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Reviews (243)
Felix Patel
2025-04-20
5
Wow! This festival blew me away with its stellar lineup of comedians and hilarious performances! I laughed until my sides hurt and can't wait to attend again next year!
Leif Johansson
2025-04-23
5
The lineup was fire, the crowd was hyped, and I had an absolute blast. If you're looking for a good time and some serious laughs, this is the place to be!
Esme Ramirez
2025-04-25
5
I couldn't stop smiling the entire time! Thanks a lot to the organizers!
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FAQ
Yes, parking is available at all venues, but it is paid and often limited. Attendees are strongly encouraged to use public transportation whenever possible, as it provides a more convenient and efficient way to access events, especially during busy times.
Yes, it's accessible to people with disabilities. The organizers prioritize inclusivity and ensure that venues are equipped with facilities to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges. Accessible seating areas, ramps, and other necessary accommodations are in place, allowing everyone to enjoy the event comfortably. But please contact us for more details before booking.
Photography, videography, and audio recording including camera phones are strictly prohibited.
No, bringing outside food is not allowed. Attendees are kindly requested to enjoy the variety of food and beverages available inside the venue.
Smoking is not allowed in general areas. However, there are designated special zones where smoking is permitted. If you wish to smoke, please use these designated areas to ensure compliance with the event regulations and the comfort of all attendees.
All sales are final; refunds will not be granted unless the event is canceled or rescheduled. Events can be canceled, rescheduled, or modified according to list’s discretion. In such cases, customers will receive notice via email or phone, and options for a refund or exchange may be offered.
Strictly no re-entry once the ticket has been validated.
Patrons arriving late to a performance will only be admitted into the venue at a suitable break. Latecomers may be seated in alternate seat locations to avoid disruption of the performance.
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