Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 is all about laughing for 10 days straight

Laughing fixes pretty much everything and if you’re in need of a good giggle this year, you’ll be pleased to know that Dubai Comedy Festival is coming back for 2026. The popular comedy show will run for 10 days and the dates will be October 9 to 18.

 

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Who will be performing?

The Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 will include over 50 artists spread across 40+ shows and three venues. Last year there were some huge names making crowds double over in laughter such as Tom Segura, Joanne McNally, Morgan Jay, Zakir Khan, Mo Amer and so many more. For the 2026 version though, no acts have been announced yet. Stay tuned to What’s On for the updates.

Last year, to make it accessible to everyone, there were also family shows included with fun and interactive options. The acts included Tape Face, MUSH, 101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People, Con Coutis and more.

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Where will it take place?

The shows last year took place in the Coca Cola Arena, Dubai Opera and New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates. The exact locations for the 2026 version have not been announced yet, but we’re thinking it will be a similar choice to last year.

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