The region’s biggest celebration of comedy returns from October 2nd to 12th with a star-studded lineup featuring Zakir Khan, Tom Segura, Morgan Jay, Joanne McNally, Akaash Singh, Omid Djalili, and John Achkar, with more exciting names soon to be announced
Tickets are now live via www.dubaicomedyfest.ae, so make sure to grab yours before it’s too late
Dubai, UAE (1 May 2025): Laughter is the universal language spoken by over 200 nationalities calling Dubai home, and the Dubai Comedy Festival is back to celebrate it. Returning for its highly anticipated fifth edition, get ready for a whirlwind of comedy gold as some of the world’s funniest folk hit the stage for a string of side-splitting shows at the region’s biggest comedy event. Running from October 2nd to 12th, this 11-day comedy extravaganza promises big names, bold punchlines, and belly laughs you won’t forget.
Produced by BRAG, presented by Dubai Calendar, the 2025 edition of the Dubai Comedy Festival will be hosted at various venues in the city, including the prestigious Dubai Opera and the incredible Coca-Cola Arena. This year’s edition will once again welcome some of the most witty, quick-tongued, and utterly hilarious men and women from the region and across the globe. Promising something to cater to every comedic taste, the festival’s diverse comedy lineup will feature performances in various languages, including English, Arabic, Hindi, and beyond, alongside a string of special engagements and interactive experiences.
For the latest updates and to book your tickets, head to www.dubaicomedyfest.ae. Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to lock in your spot at this unmissable event.
Here’s a list of the first headliners that have already been confirmed for the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025:
- Tom Segura: October 2nd at the Coca-Cola Arena
- Omid Djalili: October 5th at the Dubai Opera
- Akaash Singh: October 5th at the Dubai Opera
- Morgan Jay: October 6th at the Dubai Opera
- Joanne McNally: October 7th at the Dubai Opera
- John Achkar: October 11th at the Dubai Opera
- Zakir Khan: October 12th at the Coca-Cola Arena
Zakir Khan
Zakir Khan, the popular Indian comedian, is back on the road with a brand-new show, ready to tickle the funny bones of Dubai audiences once again this October 12th at the Coca-Cola Arena. Having risen to prominence in 2012 after winning Comedy Central India’s Best Stand-Up Comedian competition, Khan has since become one of the most recognisable names in Indian comedy. After captivating Dubai Comedy Festival audiences in 2024 with a sold-out 150-minute Hindi-language set, the sakht launda returns—this time, with even more laughs in store.
*This show is presented by Live Nation Middle East
Date: October 12th
Doors Open: 6:30 pm; Show Starts: 8:00 pm
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena; Language: Hindi; Ages: 16+
Ticket Prices:
- Floor Gold: AED 350
- Floor Silver: AED 295
- Floor Bronze: AED 250
- Lower Tier Gold: AED 250
- Lower Tier Silver: AED 195
Making his Dubai Comedy Festival debut, LA-based comedian and musician Morgan Jay is ready to light up the Dubai Opera stage on October 6th with his uniquely hilarious, genre-bending performance. You might know him from appearances on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, NBC, Comedy Central, or from his impressive social media following, though many fans simply recognise him as the real-life version of the guy from Ratatouille. A trained actor and seasoned performer, Morgan’s Brazilian-Italian charm sets the stage for an unforgettable evening packed with guest interactions, playful banter, and plenty of singing (don’t worry, the autotune’s very forgiving).
*This show is presented by Live Nation Middle East
Doors Open: 9:00 PM; Show Starts: 9:30 PM
Venue: Dubai Opera; Language: English; Ages: 16+
Ticket Prices:
- VIP: AED 395
- Platinum: AED 350
- Gold: AED 295
- Silver: AED 250
Irish comedian, writer, and actress Joanne McNally most certainly has the gift of the gab, and she’s bringing it back to Dubai this October for not one but two solo shows at Dubai Opera. A primetime TV favourite, she’s brought the laughs on Taskmaster, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Big Fat Quiz of Everything, and plenty more. Joanne last stormed the Dubai Comedy Festival stage in 2023 with Vogue Williams in their sell-out show My Therapist Ghosted Me, offering a hilarious deep dive into dating disasters, social media stress, and everything in between. This time, she’s flying solo with all-new material, still single, still chaotic, and delivering her unfiltered take on life.
*This show is presented by GME Events
Date: October 7th
Doors Open: 6:00 PM; Show Starts: 6:30 PM
Venue: Dubai Opera; Language: English; Ages: 16+
Ticket Prices:
- VIP: AED 395
- Platinum: AED 350
- Gold: AED 250
- Silver: AED 195
Tom Segura – Come Together
A comedian, actor, and writer, Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business, and he will be taking centre stage at the Coca-Cola Arena on October 2nd. Tom is best known for his Netflix specials Ball Hog (2020), Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). After getting plenty of laughs at last year’s Dubai Comedy Festival, Tom returns with his global stand-up tour Tom Segura: Come Together—a highly anticipated new hour that kicked off in Honolulu and has been selling out venues across Asia and North America ever since.
*This show is presented by Live Nation Middle East
Date: October 2nd
Doors Open: 6:30 pm; Show Starts: 8:00 pm
Venue: Coca-Cola Arena; Language: English; Ages: 16+
Ticket Prices:
- Floor Gold: AED 395
- Floor Silver: AED 350
- Floor Bronze: AED 295
- Lower Tier Gold: AED 395
- Lower Tier Silver: AED 350
- Lower Tier Bronze: AED 295
Akaash Singh
On October 5th, the Dubai Comedy Festival welcomes American comedian, podcaster, and actor Akaash Singh to Dubai Opera for an evening of non-stop belly laughs. Having first made his mark with appearances on MTV’s Guy Code and Wild’n Out, Netflix’s Brown Nation, and HBO’s The Leftovers, Akaash later shifted his focus from TV to podcasting. Together with his good friend and fellow funny man Andrew Schulz, Akaash co-created the immensely popular podcast ‘Flagrant’, which has amassed millions of listeners. Continuing his winning streak, Akaash is set to give Dubai fans a dose of giggles with his unique takes, redefining stand-up on his own terms.
*This show is presented by Live Nation Middle East
Doors Open: 8:30 PM; Show Starts: 9:00 PM
Venue: Dubai Opera; Language: English; Ages: 16+
Ticket Prices:
- VIP: AED 350
- Platinum: AED 295
- Gold: AED 250
- Silver: AED 195
Fans of a good laugh can look forward to an evening of multicultural humour and unfiltered mayhem as Omid Djalili, the British-Persian funnyman, takes the stage at Dubai Opera on October 5th in a show presented by DXB Live. Voted as the 60th best stand-up comedian by the British public, he has appeared in a number of films as a stereotypical Middle Eastern background character and began hosting the ITV game show Winning Combination in 2020. This October, Omid brings his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE to Dubai, where he calmly bows to his inner rage before letting loose with a hilarious tirade on the absurd state of the world.
*This show is presented by DXB Live
Doors Open: 5:30 PM; Show Starts: 6:00 PM
Venue: Dubai Opera; Language: English; Ages: 16+
Ticket Prices:
- VIP Roast: AED 595
- VIP: AED 495
- Platinum: AED 395
- Gold: AED 295
- Silver: AED 195
Comedian, entrepreneur, consultant, and everything in between, John Achkar is set to light up Dubai Opera this October 11th. John first made waves with Stand-Up Baladi—the first Lebanese stand-up comedy series in Arabic—and continued to win over audiences with hit specials like No Worries (2020). A crowd favourite at Dubai Comedy Festival 2023, John wrapped up his Wein 3ayesh tour on a high note with a standout performance that was filmed live for his next special. Now, he’s back with fresh material, ready to deliver another night of clever, culturally tuned comedy that hits close to home in all the best ways.
Date: October 11th
Doors Open: 8:30 PM; Show Starts: 9:00 PM
Venue: Dubai Opera; Language: Arabic; Ages: 16+
Ticket Prices:
- VIP: AED 395
- PLATINUM: AED 325
- Gold: AED 250
- Silver: AED 175
