{"id":71211,"date":"2026-07-14T10:12:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=71211"},"modified":"2026-07-14T10:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T06:12:30","slug":"dubai-comedy-festival-2026-is-back-tickets-are-now-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/dubai-comedy-festival-2026-is-back-tickets-are-now-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 Is Back. Tickets Are Now Live."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaiverse.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai<\/a> 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&#8217;s ultimate destination for laughter.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>More than just a festival, Dubai Comedy Festival is a platform where cultures connect through comedy, the laughs don&#8217;t stop coming, and everyone is guaranteed a good time!<\/p>\n<p>WHAT: Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 &#8211; 10 days of comedy across eight languages<\/p>\n<p>WHEN: 9-18 October 2026<\/p>\n<p>WHERE: Dubai Opera | Coca-Cola Arena | New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates | Emirates Theatre, Jumeirah<\/p>\n<p>TICKETS: Available now at www.dubaicomedyfest.ae, Dubai Opera, Platinumlist and Ticketmaster<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Confirmed shows include:<\/p>\n<p>Mohandis Al Thauq Al Aam: 9 &amp; 10 October | Dubai Opera<\/p>\n<p>Language: Arabic | Ages: 3+ | Duration: 180 mins<\/p>\n<p>Doors open: 8:00 PM | Show starts: 8:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>VVIP @ AED 1,600 | VIP @ AED 695 | Gold @ AED 595 | Silver @ AED 495 | Bronze @ AED 395 | Balcony @ AED 250<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jamie Lever: 10 October | Emirates Theatre, Jumeirah<\/p>\n<p>Language: Hindi | Ages: 10+ | Duration: 150 mins<\/p>\n<p>Doors open: 6:30 PM | Show starts: 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>VVIP @ AED 285 | VIP @ AED 255 | Gold @ AED 195 | Silver @ AED 145<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Munawar Faruqui: 11 October | Dubai Opera<\/p>\n<p>Language: Hindi | Ages: 16+ | Duration: 90 mins<\/p>\n<p>Doors open: 6:00 PM | Show starts: 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>VIP @ AED 325 | Platinum @ AED 295 | Gold @ AED 175 | Silver @ AED 125<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mo Gilligan: 12 October | Dubai Opera<\/p>\n<p>Language: English | Ages: 16+ | Duration: 90 mins<\/p>\n<p>Doors open: 6:00 PM | Show starts: 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>VIP @ AED 395 | Platinum @ AED 350 | Gold @ AED 295 | Silver @ AED 250<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Alexander Merkul: 15 October | New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates<\/p>\n<p>Language: Russian | Ages: 16+ | Duration: 90 mins<\/p>\n<p>Doors open: 8:30 PM | Show starts: 9:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>VVIP @ AED 550 | VIP @ AED 450 | Platinum @ AED 350 | Gold @ AED 250 | Silver @ AED 150<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shane Todd: 16 October | New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates<\/p>\n<p>Language: English | Ages: 16+ | Duration: 90 mins<\/p>\n<p>Doors open: 6:00 PM | Show starts: 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>Gold @ AED 250 | Silver @ AED 195<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>John Achkar: 17 October | Dubai Opera<\/p>\n<p>Language: Arabic | Ages: 13+ | Duration: 90 mins per show<\/p>\n<p>Doors open 6:00 PM | Show starts 6:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>VIP @ AED 415 | Platinum @ AED 340 | Gold @ AED 265 | Silver @ AED 185<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Amit Tandon: 18 October | Dubai Opera<\/p>\n<p>Language: Hindi | Ages: 16+ | Duration: 120 mins<\/p>\n<p>Doors open: 2:30 PM | Show starts: 3:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>VVIP @ AED 395 | VIP @ AED 350 | Platinum @ AED 300 | Gold @ AED 250 | Silver @ AED 150<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Vir Das: 18 October | Coca-Cola Arena<\/p>\n<p>Language: English | Ages: 16+ | Duration: TBC<\/p>\n<p>Doors open: 6:30 PM | Show starts: 8:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Floor Gold @ AED 350 | Floor Silver @ AED 295 | LT Gold @ AED 250 | LT Silver @ AED 195<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information and to book tickets, visit www.dubaicomedyfest.ae. 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