Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 returns for its 7th edition from 9-18 October 2026, bringing together world-class comedy in multiple languages for 10 days of non-stop laughs. From global stand-up icons to rising regional and local voices, the festival transforms the city into the region’s ultimate destination for laughter.

Taking over Dubai Opera, New Covent Garden Theatre, and more, the 2026 edition of Dubai Comedy Festival will deliver an exciting mix of headliners, cult favourites, and breakthrough performers. Audiences can expect bold humour, diverse perspectives, and endless punchlines across the festival.

More than just a festival, Dubai Comedy Festival is a platform where cultures connect through comedy, the laughs don’t stop coming, and everyone is guaranteed a good time!

WHAT: Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 – 10 days of comedy across eight languages

WHEN: 9-18 October 2026

WHERE: Dubai Opera | Coca-Cola Arena | New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates | Emirates Theatre, Jumeirah

TICKETS: Available now at www.dubaicomedyfest.ae, Dubai Opera, Platinumlist and Ticketmaster

 

Confirmed shows include:

Mohandis Al Thauq Al Aam: 9 & 10 October | Dubai Opera

Language: Arabic | Ages: 3+ | Duration: 180 mins

Doors open: 8:00 PM | Show starts: 8:30 PM

VVIP @ AED 1,600 | VIP @ AED 695 | Gold @ AED 595 | Silver @ AED 495 | Bronze @ AED 395 | Balcony @ AED 250

 

Jamie Lever: 10 October | Emirates Theatre, Jumeirah

Language: Hindi | Ages: 10+ | Duration: 150 mins

Doors open: 6:30 PM | Show starts: 7:00 PM

VVIP @ AED 285 | VIP @ AED 255 | Gold @ AED 195 | Silver @ AED 145

 

Munawar Faruqui: 11 October | Dubai Opera

Language: Hindi | Ages: 16+ | Duration: 90 mins

Doors open: 6:00 PM | Show starts: 6:30 PM

VIP @ AED 325 | Platinum @ AED 295 | Gold @ AED 175 | Silver @ AED 125

 

Mo Gilligan: 12 October | Dubai Opera

Language: English | Ages: 16+ | Duration: 90 mins

Doors open: 6:00 PM | Show starts: 6:30 PM

VIP @ AED 395 | Platinum @ AED 350 | Gold @ AED 295 | Silver @ AED 250

 

Alexander Merkul: 15 October | New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates

Language: Russian | Ages: 16+ | Duration: 90 mins

Doors open: 8:30 PM | Show starts: 9:00 PM

VVIP @ AED 550 | VIP @ AED 450 | Platinum @ AED 350 | Gold @ AED 250 | Silver @ AED 150

 

Shane Todd: 16 October | New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates

Language: English | Ages: 16+ | Duration: 90 mins

Doors open: 6:00 PM | Show starts: 6:30 PM

Gold @ AED 250 | Silver @ AED 195

 

John Achkar: 17 October | Dubai Opera

Language: Arabic | Ages: 13+ | Duration: 90 mins per show

Doors open 6:00 PM | Show starts 6:30 PM

VIP @ AED 415 | Platinum @ AED 340 | Gold @ AED 265 | Silver @ AED 185

 

Amit Tandon: 18 October | Dubai Opera

Language: Hindi | Ages: 16+ | Duration: 120 mins

Doors open: 2:30 PM | Show starts: 3:00 PM

VVIP @ AED 395 | VIP @ AED 350 | Platinum @ AED 300 | Gold @ AED 250 | Silver @ AED 150

 

Vir Das: 18 October | Coca-Cola Arena

Language: English | Ages: 16+ | Duration: TBC

Doors open: 6:30 PM | Show starts: 8:00 PM

Floor Gold @ AED 350 | Floor Silver @ AED 295 | LT Gold @ AED 250 | LT Silver @ AED 195

 

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.dubaicomedyfest.ae. Additional shows and festival programming will be announced in the lead-up to October.