Riyadh Comedy Festival Announced for Autumn 2025 – First Headliners Confirmed

Updated: July 27, 2025 1 min read

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Saudi Arabia will host the first Riyadh Comedy Festival this autumn as part of its growing calendar of entertainment events. Running from September 26 to October 9, 2025, the festival will take place in Boulevard City and is set to feature over 50 comedians from around the world.

The event was officially announced by Turki Al Al Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), through his X (formerly Twitter) account. It will be part of Riyadh Season 2025, the Kingdom’s cultural and entertainment initiative that supports Vision 2030 goals for tourism and economic diversification.

First Headliners of Riyadh Comedy Festival 2025

The festival’s opening lineup already includes well-known international comedians:

Kevin Hart, one of the most recognised names in global comedy
Sebastian Maniscalco, known for his energetic stage presence and sharp storytelling
Russell Peters, a Canadian comedian of Indian descent, popular for his cross-cultural humour

Additional performers will be announced soon, with more than 50 comedians expected to take part across multiple days of programming.

Stand-up fans in the region will also have another opportunity to see American comedian Sebastian Maniscalco in Abu Dhabi this October.

According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Riyadh Comedy Festival will include:

Live stand-up performances
Comedy-focused talk shows
Interactive sessions
Comedy workshops

And if you’re based in the UAE, don’t miss the similar event happening in Dubai this October. The current line-up of Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 features 13 comedians performing in five languages, with more updates expected in the coming weeks.

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