This year will see some of the biggest names in stand-up light up Dubai.
Dubai is primed for a serious dose of laughter as the Dubai Comedy Festival returns from 2 to 12 October 2025. Presented by Live Nation, this year’s edition brings a sharp mix of international heavyweights and fresh breakout acts, delivering ten days of punchlines across the city. From arena-sized sets at Coca-Cola Arena to polished theatre shows at Dubai Opera, the programme promises wall-to-wall laughs, electric crowds and the kind of must-see moments that keep fans talking long after the lights come up.
Tom Segura: 2 October 2025
One of comedy’s biggest heavyweights is heading back to Dubai. Tom Segura will take the stage at Coca-Cola Arena as part of his hit global tour, Come Together. The show marks the comedian’s highly anticipated return to the city following his crowd-pleasing set at the 2024 Dubai Comedy Festival. This time, he’s back with an all-new hour of material that’s been selling out venues from Honolulu to Hong Kong.
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Hassan Phills: 4 October 2025
One of Canada’s fastest-rising comedians, Hassan Phills, brings sharp storytelling and interactive crowd work to the Dubai Comedy Festival with a one-night show at Coca-Cola Arena. Fresh from Crave’s The Office Movers, he has become a dynamic force in Canadian entertainment, delivering high-energy sets packed with spontaneity and audience connection.
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Akaash Singh: 5 October 2025
Get ready for a night of no-holds-barred comedy as Akaash Singh makes his Dubai Comedy Festival debut at Dubai Opera. Akaash first made waves with appearances on MTV’s Guy Code, Wild ’N Out, Netflix’s Brown Nation, and HBO’s The Leftovers. But it was in podcasting where he truly found his voice—co-creating the wildly successful Flagrant podcast with Andrew Schulz. With millions of listeners and a global fanbase, Singh has become known for his fearless humour and smart takes on culture, identity, and everything in between.
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Morgan Jay: 6 October 2025
Dubai Opera is in for a night of laughs and live music as LA-based comedian and musician Morgan Jay takes the stage for the first time at the Dubai Comedy Festival. Known for his appearances on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, NBC, and Comedy Central—and for his viral videos across social media—Morgan brings a fresh twist to stand-up. With his guitar in hand and razor-sharp timing, his shows are a hilarious blend of storytelling, improv, and sing-along moments that regularly blur the line between a comedy set and a concert.
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Andrew Schulz: 7 October 2025
Andrew Schulz brings his fearless comedy to the Dubai Comedy Festival with a one-night-only show at Coca-Cola Arena. The hit Flagrant podcast comes to life on stage, complete with the high-energy banter and unfiltered humour that made it a global favourite. Co-hosts Akaash Singh, Mark Gagnon and AlexxMedia join Schulz for a night of laugh-out-loud stand-up, surprise moments and a boundary-pushing live podcast taping.
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Joanne McNally: 7 October 2025
Known for her razor-sharp wit and chaotic charm, Irish comedian Joanne McNally is back in Dubai. Following her sell-out appearance at the 2023 Dubai Comedy Festival alongside Vogue Williams in My Therapist Ghosted Me, Joanne is returning for not one, but two solo shows at Dubai Opera. A regular on UK screens, Joanne has become a primetime favourite thanks to appearances on Taskmaster, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Big Fat Quiz of Everything, and more. Her comedic timing, quick-fire delivery, and wildly relatable storytelling have earned her a devoted global following.
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Masood Boomgaard: 9 October 2025
Part stand-up, part parody life coach, Masood Boomgaard brings his viral alter ego Self-help Singh to Dubai. The character serves up mock wisdom and satirical advice that skewers wellness culture, hustle mantras, and spiritual clichés. The result is a gleefully unhelpful session that leans into absurdity while maintaining a steady stream of laughs. After performances in New York and London, Masood’s chaotic classroom lands at New Covent Garden Theatre for a night of comic misdirection.
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Mo Amer: 9 & 10 October 2025
Palestinian-American comedian and Netflix favourite Mo Amer will return to the Dubai Comedy Festival. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the sharp-tongued stand-up, who made his Dubai debut at the very same festival in 2020. His latest stand-up material digs deep into themes of fatherhood, fame, and identity, with the same candid, culturally charged storytelling that has made him a household name. Expect brutally honest observations, unexpected tenderness, and explosive punchlines delivered with charisma and bite.
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Paul Taylor: 10 October 2025
British comedian Paul Taylor returns with his latest take on life between Britain and France. After three sold-out bilingual world tours and the hit TV show WTF France, he sheds light on language slips, cultural friction, and the truths of expat life. Taylor turns gentle mockery into an art form and keeps it honest from start to finish. Presented by Live Nation Middle East, this show is a crowd-pleaser for anyone who has ever felt like a foreigner, especially in France.
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Zakir Khan: 12 October 2025
One of India’s most beloved comedians is bringing his latest stand-up show to the Coca-Cola Arena on 12 October. Presented by Live Nation Middle East, Zakir Khan’s Hindi-language performance promises an evening packed with sharp wit and relatable humour. Since winning Comedy Central India’s Best Stand-Up Comedian in 2012, Zakir has become a household name, known for his honest storytelling, observational humour, and punchlines that hit just right.
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