Laugh Lots // The Countdown to Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 Begins With Headliners Revealed

Laughter is the universal language spoken by over 200 nationalities calling Dubai home, and the Dubai Comedy Festival is back to celebrate it.

Returning for its highly anticipated 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. Running from October 2nd to 12th, this 11-day comedy extravaganza promises big names, bold punchlines, and belly laughs you won’t forget. 

Produced by BRAG, presented by Dubai Calendar, the 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. This year’s edition will once again welcome some of the most witty, quick-tongued, and utterly hilarious men and women from the region and across the globe. 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. 

For the latest updates and to book your tickets, head to www.dubaicomedyfest.ae. Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to lock in your spot at this unmissable event. 

Here’s a list of the first headliners that have already been confirmed for the Dubai Comedy Festival 2025: 

• Tom Segura: October 2nd at the Coca-Cola Arena 

• Omid Djalili: October 5th at the Dubai Opera  

• Akaash Singh: October 5th at the Dubai Opera 

• Morgan Jay: October 6th at the Dubai Opera 

• Joanne McNally: October 7th at the Dubai Opera  

• John Achkar: October 11th at the Dubai Opera  

• Zakir Khan: October 12th at the Coca-Cola Arena  

For more information, visit www.dubaicomedyfest.ae