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, from October 2nd till 12th, get ready for an 11-day whirlwind of comedy gold as some of the world's funniest folks hit the stage for a string of side-splitting shows at the region's biggest comedy event.

Produced by BRAG and 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.

Tickets are on sale now, so pick your favorite comedian (or all) and join the fun!

This year’s edition will once again welcome some of the wittiest, most quick-tongued, and utterly hilarious men and women from the region and across the globe. Promising something to cater to every comedic taste, here are the confirmed names in the line-up of the event for 2025:

Tom Segura

A comedian, actor, and writer, Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business, and he will be taking centre stage at the Coca-Cola Arena on October 2nd. Tom is best known for his Netflix specials Ball Hog (2020), Disgraceful (2018), Mostly Stories (2016), and Completely Normal (2014). After getting plenty of laughs at last year's Dubai Comedy Festival, Tom returns with his global stand-up tour Tom Segura: Come Together a highly anticipated new hour that kicked off in Honolulu and has been selling out venues across Asia and North America ever since. Language: English.

When: October 2nd, doors open at 6:30PM — show starts at 8PM

Where: Coca-Cola Arena

Malik Al Masrah play

Malik Al-Masrah is a play set in the year 2060, where the protagonist, Ibrahim (played by Khaled Al Mutaffar), reflects on his artistic memories from the year 2025 while shedding light on his journey in the world of theatre and the challenges he faced. The satirical comedy tackles contemporary social issues, such as arrogance and the impact of social media on personal lives. This show is presented by Al Qaiser in partnership with Best Production. Language: Arabic.

When: October 3rd & 4th

Where: Coca-Cola Arena

Con Coutis

In 2027, a meteor strikes and wipes out every comedian on earth. Every comedian – but one. Fifty years later, an arctic researcher discovers an ancient artform known as “the joke.” In response, the Government decides to awaken the world’s last-known comedian from cryosleep – Con Coutis. Con: 2077 takes comedy to new heights through a sophisticated use of sound cues effortlessly weaved thorough-out the show, leveraging cutting-edge technology and surround sound, the show creates a sonic landscape that enhances the humor and storytelling in ways that defy convention. Language: English.

When: October 4th, doors open at 3:30PM — show starts at 4PM

Where: Playhouse Studio Theatre, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai

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