Kevin Hart, Michael McIntyre and Trevor Noah lead all-star line-up for Abu Dhabi comedy season
There’ll be some huge gigs between April and July…
After the success of Abu Dhabi Comedy week, the capital is set to bring the laughs for an entire season in 2025, announcing a huge line-up of comedy A-Listers that will perform between April and July. Set to descend on Yas Island’s Etihad Arena will be some of the biggest names on the comedy circuit, including Trevor Noah, Kevin Hart, Gad Elmaleh, Michael McIntyre, Fluffy, Bill Burr and more to-be-announced artists.
Tickets for all gigs will go live at 10am on Monday December 23 via livenation.me. Tickets are still TBC.
Here’s a closer look at the upcoming Abu Dhabi Comedy Season.
April 26: Trevor Noah
Comedian, writer, producer, actor and political commentator, Trevor Noah is a regular UAE performer, and he returns to Abu Dhabi in April. Last here in February 2024 with his Off The Record world tour, he’s known for his sharp, observational comedy and straight-laced delivery.
May 2: Kevin Hart
Yas Island’s former Chief Island Officer, Kevin Hart makes his return to the capital on May 2, bringing his comedic genius and unique style of stand-up to the Etihad Arena once again. The Emmy and Grammy nominated comedian is also a much-loved actor, and is one of the biggest names in Hollywood thanks to his starring roles in films including Central Intelligence, Jumanji and The Secret Life of Pets.
May 3: Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias
From iconic venues like Madison Square Garden and Sydney Opera House, Gabriel Iglesias will land at the Etihad Arena on May 3. Having amassed nearly a billion views on YouTube and 25 million social media followers, his hilarious style of stand up has seen him perform sold-out shows worldwide.
May 10: Michael McIntyre
After a headline show in Dubai in January 2025, British funnyman Michael McIntyre is returning to the UAE on May 10 with a gig at Etihad Arena as part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season. McIntyre first rose to fame as a TV panel show star on Mock The Week before going on to get his own show on the BBC has since gone on to become one of the world’s most successful stand-up comedians.
May 30: Gad Elmaleh
Moroccan-Canadian comedian and actor Gad Elmaleh is regarded as one of the funniest comedians in France, and we’re looking forward to seeing is one-man show in Abu Dhabi. Beloved for his unique humour and storytelling, expect a night full of LOLs on May 30.
July 12: Bill Burr
Dubbed America’s favourite rant man, comedian Bill Burr will perform at the Etihad Arena on July 12 and promises a night of non-stop belly laughs when he lands in the UAE capital. Well known on the entertainment circuit, Bill Burr is a comedian, actor and podcaster known for his philosophical, self-depreciating humour. His comedic style is best described as brilliantly observational, quick-witted and low-key.
