The Dubai Comedy Festival will take place from October 9 to 18, 2026, in its seventh edition, showcasing a series of comedy programs across various locations in the city over ten days.

This festival will feature internationally recognized comedians alongside prominent and emerging regional and local talents. Performances will be held in multiple languages at venues such as Dubai Opera, Coca-Cola Arena, New Covent Garden Theatre, and several other locations.

This year's lineup includes comedians like Vir Das, Mo Gilligan, John Ashkar, Manwar Farooqi, Amit Tandon, and Shane Todd.

The festival's programs will include stand-up comedy and improvisation to theatrical comedy, performed in English, Arabic, Hindi, French, and Russian. Fans of everyday humor, creative storytelling, and energetic performances can choose their preferred show from the festival's diverse offerings.

📅 October 9 to 18, 2026
📍 Various venues across Dubai
🎟 Ticket prices: from 125 to 1,600 AED