Gear up for giggles at the Dubai Comedy Festival 2024!
The language of laughter brings people together, turns frowns upside down and gives colour to the mundane routines of life. Stand-up comedy ticks all these boxes and offers a healthy dose of humour when needed, helping you leave your worries behind.
If you’re a laughter-seeker in Dubai, we have some good news! The Dubai Comedy Festival is back in 2024, with ten days of hilarity-packed performances that’ll have you laughing your socks off. Called ‘The World of Laughs’, Dubai Comedy Festival will showcase a line-up of standup comedians from around the world. Read on to find out more about what this comedic extravaganza will offer.
VENUE AND DATES
The Dubai Comedy Festival 2024 will be held at multiple locations across Dubai. Some popular locations include:
- The Agenda, Media City
- Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
- The Theatre, Mall of the Emirates
- Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
The World of Laughs starts on April 12th, 2024, and concludes on April 21st. The festival is perfect for those looking for a good indoor time when summer starts.
THE COMEDIANS
The Dubai Comedy Festival 2024 is not just about the big names in stand-up comedy. It provides a platform for new local and regional comedians to set the stage and come together to unite the multicultural residents of Dubai with some great humour.
Let’s look at some top stand-up performers appearing at the Dubai Comedy Festival 2024.
- Gad El Maleh: French-Moroccan stand-up comedian Gad El Maleh is back in Dubai to bring in the laughs. His sets are usually in French, and he’s performed numerous sold-out tours worldwide. Gad’s Netflix special, ‘Huge in France,’ has been a top hit on the platform. He will perform at the Dubai Opera on the 12th and 13th of April.
- Kenny Sebastian: Indian comedian Kenny Sebastian brings his relatable humour to Dubai. He’s bringing his set, Professor of Tomfoolery, in which he is brutally honest about love, parents and generational trauma. If you enjoyed his Amazon Prime series and Netflix special, prepare for a barrel of laughs. Kenny will be performing at the Dubai Opera on the 14th of April.
- Internet Sensations: Here’s an #InternetFamous moment in the standup world taking over the stage. Four of Dubai’s best comedians, Shawn Chidiac, Sundeep Fernandes, Anand Raman and Abz Ali are blending their humour styles for a great show. They will be performing at the Dubai Opera on the 14th of April.
- Frank Sinner: Comedy veteran Frank Skinner is bringing his 30 Years of Dirt set to Dubai. This English comedian and writer began his comedy career in 1987 and hasn’t looked back since, bringing joy and laughter to each of his performances. Frank will be performing at the Dubai Opera on the 15th of April.
- Chris Distefano: You probably should see this if you haven’t seen Chris Distefano’s Comedy Central special, Size 38 Waist. With his quick wit and rib-tickling jokes, he’s got all the makings of a star comedian. He’s also been featured in several late-night shows and MTV. And he has his Netflix special, Speshy Weshy. Chris is performing at the Dubai Opera on April 16.
*More shows to be announced soon
This event is organised by the Dubai Calendar and produced by BRAG, Live Nation and DXB Live. Tickets are available on the Dubai Calendar and from the venue’s sites. You can check the official website for more details about buying Dubai Comedy Festival 2024 tickets.
FAQs
Can I bring my children to the comedy festival?
An adult must accompany individuals under 16. For further details, we recommend looking up each show’s age policy.
How much does The World of Laughs ticket cost?
Ticket prices range from AED 100 to AED 750 and vary depending on the artists, venue and availability. Please refer to the individual shows for more details about the prices. More artists will be announced in the following days.
They say you need to look at life with a sunny-side-up perspective, but we believe that a little laughter can make it a funny-side-up! You can attend more shows at popular stand-up comedy venues in Dubai, where well-known comedians like Russel Peters, Jimmy Carr, Dara O Brian and more have performed live. You can also check out our comprehensive list of upcoming events in Dubai to savour the best of the city!
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