For the third time, Dubai Comedy Festival returns with a boatload of laughter featuring the best comedians and acts from around the world.
Be ready to roll on the floor laughing during the 10-day festival, bringing some of the funniest stand-up comedians, theatre, and acts to Dubai. The festival is also an empowering platform for local and regional comedians and gives them a stage to showcase their skills, transcending all cultures, backgrounds, and ages like good comedy should.
The festival will take place from May 12th to 21st at Coca-Cola Arena and Dubai Opera.
The first lineup of performances for the Dubai Comedy Festival 2023 has been announced. Here are the top acts you can experience!
Dara Ó Briain
May 15th at Dubai Opera
Dara Ó Briain brings his witty one-liners, a mix of stories, and a little audience fun to the Coca-Cola arena with his brand-new tour. He might trip over his words because he is so excited to be back in front of a new crowd!
Jimmy Carr
May 16th at Dubai Opera
Jimmy Carr’s brand-new show might touch on some terrible things, things that may have affected you or the people you know. But you know what? They’re just jokes, and there is nothing wrong with a little humor in terrible things.
Join Jimmy as he makes jokes out of terrible things at the Dubai Opera Stage.
My Therapist Ghosted Me
May 17th at Dubai Opera
The award-winning, hilarious podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me, hosted by Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally, is coming to Dubai! The show’s unique format, which sees the hosts discussing their personal issues with humor and honesty, has proven to be a hit with listeners.
The show promises to be a fun and engaging experience, as the hosts offer their unqualified but upfront advice on various topics. Fans of the podcast and comedy enthusiasts alike should definitely mark this event on their calendars!
Sooshi Mango
May 12th at Coca-Cola Arena
Sooshi Mango, the beloved Australian comedy troupe featuring Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, and Andrew Manfre, is bringing their sold-out ‘Off the Boat Tour’ to Dubai. With their unique brand of comedy and popular characters, the group has gained a huge following around the world.
Their performances are known for being hilarious and irreverent and often touch on cultural themes and stereotypes. They have made their way from video skits in their parents’ garages to television screens across Australia and stages worldwide.
Keep watching; tickets are launching soon!
Zakir Khan
May 14th at Dubai Opera
With his cult following backed up by his sold-out, award-winning shows, including “Kaksha Gyarvi” and “Haq Se Single,” and the recent success of his TV special, Tathatsu, Zakir Khan is hitting the road with his brand new show. In his usual “uniquely Indian” style of comedy,
Zakir will be presenting his new performance that will make the audience delighted and emotional at the same time.
Keep watching; tickets are launching soon!
The second line-up will be announced soon! Stay tuned to find out which Comedy favorites will join the Dubai Comedy Festival 2023.
