Dubai Comedy Festival 2022 promises a whole lot of laughs

DUBAI: Get ready for endless laughs, as the much-awaited Dubai Comedy Festival has now revealed its first set of headliners which is set to take place across multiple hotspots, including Coca-Cola Arena, The Agenda, The Theater MOE, and more from May 12 to 22.

Produced by BRAG, Live Nation, and DXB Live and presented by Dubai Calendar, part of Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai Comedy Festival is ready to treat the city to a healthy dose of comedic relief, with a star-studded line-up of international and local talent.

Featuring some of the planet’s funniest men and women, Josh Widdecombe, Vir Das, Jo Koy, and Russell Peters – Dubai Comedy Festival will unleash 11 full days of hilarious stand-up sets, unforgettable shows, and, of course, non-stop laughs.

RUSSELL PETERS: THE ACT YOUR AGE WORLD TOUR

May 12 at The Agenda

After selling out The Coca Cola Arena earlier this month, global comedy superstar Russell Peters is coming back to Dubai to launch the Dubai Comedy Festival on May 12 at The Agenda. This special return engagement of his wildly popular Act Your Age World Tour also features opening act Alingon Mitra and DJ Starting From Scratch. Don’t miss out on seeing Russell this time around and get your tickets early! This show will be sold-out!

VIR DAS: THE WANTED TOUR

May 13 at The Agenda

With back-to-back achievements highlighting his ever-growing comedy career, Vir Das has exponentially built himself as an unmatchable Indian comedian in the international markets. Year after year, with achievements including major Netflix specials, international tours, and international projects, Vir Das has become a name synonymous with the brand of Indian comedy that is scaling global heights. Renowned as India’s Highest selling comedian, VIR DAS is back! After a world tour, a Netflix special and an American comedy series, the comedian is now working on something…SPECIAL. This show is brought to you by XPRNC in partnership with Dubai Comedy Festival.

JO KOY: FUNNY IS FUNNY

May 14 at Coca-Cola Arena

As one of today’s premier stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way producing uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspired by his colourful family. Due to overwhelming demand, Koy will bring his Funny Is Funny World Tour to Dubai this year for just one night. From impersonations to stand-up, Jo Koy – inspired by his life experiences – is guaranteed to deliver a night of entertainment. This show is brought to you by Blu Blood Group in partnership with Dubai Comedy Festival.

JOSH WIDDICOMBE – A BIT MUCH…

May 18 at The Agenda

The guy everyone can do an impression of is back with a brand-new stand-up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it’ll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes in which Josh will finally tackle the hot comedy topics of advent calendars, pesto, and the closing time of his local park. This show is brought to you by GME Events in partnership with Dubai Comedy Festival.

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