What do you get when you put Tom Segura, Zakir Khan, Joanne McNally and more together? The initial line-up of the massive Dubai Comedy Festival 2025, of course!
Returning for its 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.
From 2-12 October, this 11-day 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.
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.
Check out some of the artists performing at the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025
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!
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.
Details:
- Where: Coca-Cola Arena
- When: 12 October, 8 pm
- Tickets: AED 195 for Lower Tier Silver, AED 250 for Lower Tier Gold, AED 250 for Floor Bronze, AED 295 for Floor Silver, AED 350 for Floor Gold
Morgan Jay
Making his Dubai Comedy Festival debut, LA-based comedian and musician Morgan Jay is ready to light up the Dubai Opera stage!
With appearances on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, NBC, Comedy Central and a massive social media following, Morgan’s Brazilian-Italian charm sets the stage for an unforgettable evening packed with guest interactions, playful banter, and plenty of singing.
Details:
- Where: Dubai Opera
- When: 6 October, 9.30 pm
- Tickets: AED 250 for Silver, AED 295 for Gold, AED 350 for Platinum, AED 395 for VIP
Joanne McNally
Irish comedian, writer, and actress Joanne McNally is heading back to Dubai 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. Following her stint at the Dubai Comedy Festival stage in 2023 with Vogue Williams in their sell-out show My Therapist Ghosted Me, you’re sure to be in for a ride with her solo takes.
Details:
- Where: Dubai Opera
- When: 7 October, 6.30 pm
- Tickets: AED 195 for Silver, AED 250 for Gold, AED 350 for Platinum, AED 395 for VIP
Tom Segura – Come Together
A comedian, actor, and writer, Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business – and he’s all set to light up Coca-Cola Arena this October.
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. Don’t miss out!
Details:
- Where: Coca-Cola Arena
- When: 2 October, 8 pm
- Tickets: AED 295 for Lower Tier Bronze, AED 350 for Lower Tier Silver, AED 395 for Lower Tier Gold, AED 295 for Floor Bronze, AED 350 for Floor Silver, AED 395 for Floor Gold
Akaash Singh
The Dubai Comedy Festival lineup gets hotter and hotter, this time with American comedian, podcaster, and actor Akaash Singh.
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. Continuing his winning streak, Akaash is set to give Dubai fans a dose of giggles with his unique takes.
Details:
- Where: Dubai Opera
- When: 5 October, 9 pm
- Tickets: AED 195 for Silver, AED 250 for Gold, AED 295 for Platinum, AED 350 for VIP
Omid Djalili
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.
Voted as the 60th best stand-up comedian by the British public, he has appeared in several 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, and you’re definitely going to want to check this one out!
Details:
- Where: Dubai Opera
- When: 5 October, 6 pm
- Tickets: AED 195 for Silver, AED 295 for Gold, AED 395 for Platinum, AED 495 for VIP, AED 595 for VIP Roast
John Achkar
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.
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.
Details:
- Where: Dubai Opera
- When: 11 October, 9 pm
- Tickets: AED 175 for Silver, AED 250 for Gold, AED 325 for Platinum, AED 395 for VIP
For more information, visit Dubai Comedy Fest