Brace yourselves for some side-splitting comedy.
Get ready for unforgettable nights of laughter with a slew of comedians taking to stages across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. If you’re a lover of live comedy, these are the all-important dates for your diaries. Curtain up – here is a list of all the upcoming UAE comedy shows in 2026.
Simon Brodkin: 22 June 2026
Taking place at the New Covent Garden Theatre in Mall of the Emirates on 22 June, Simon Brodkin will be bringing his hilarious take on pop culture and more to Dubai. For those unversed, Simon Brodkin started his career as a doctor before taking a sharp turn into comedy. Known for his high-profile pranks on celebrities and politicians, Simon Brodkin has earned a cult following. His stand-up work has also received critical acclaim, and he’s now one of the most popular British comedians on TikTok. Expect to hear expertly crafted punchlines on celebrity culture, social media trends, and the comedian’s personal struggles with mental health and family, but with a comic twist that’s bound to leave you laughing on the floor.
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Russell Peters: 25 October 2026
Russell Peters is heading back to Abu Dhabi, marking a major comedy moment for the capital this autumn. Presented by Live Nation Middle East in partnership with FACT Magazine, the show promises a no-holds-barred night that has made Russell Peters a household name across continents. Whether he’s dissecting everyday life or turning audience interactions into the punchline, his sets are famously unpredictable, delivered with the pace and precision of someone who has spent decades perfecting his craft. He made history as the first comedian to sell out Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, London’s O2 Arena and New York’s Madison Square Garden, cementing his status as a global touring force long before streaming specials became the norm.
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Shawn Chidiac: 5 October 2026
Dubai’s homegrown comedy disruptor Shawn Chidiac, best known online as My Parents Are Divorced, returns with his solo headline show Laughing in Translation Remix on 5 October at Coca-Cola Arena. Fresh from sold-out nights at Dubai Opera and viral sketches that nail life between cultures, Chidiac leans into rapid-fire characters, spot-on accents and the awkward moments every Dubai resident recognises. Expect sharp observations on identity, family, dating and diaspora drama.
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Morgan Jay: 11 October 2026
Morgan Jay is bringing The Goofy Guy Tour to Abu Dhabi. The viral comedian and musician will perform at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on Saturday, 11 October 2026, delivering a show that blends stand-up comedy, live music, improv and spontaneous crowd work. Presented by Live Nation Middle East in partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi and Miral, with FACT Magazine as official media partner, the event adds another major international name to the capital’s comedy calendar. Known for his quick wit, sing-alongs and playful audience interactions, Morgan Jay returns to the UAE following his appearance at Dubai Comedy Festival.
Where: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Saturday, 11 October 2026
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