Comedy & Shows in Dubai
70 upcoming events in the next six months, the most popular first. Among them: Trevor Noah Live at Dubai Opera, Sugar Daddy - The Play, Comedy Box Office By Sharon Verma in Dubai.
Stand-up nights, touring comedians, theatre, musicals and stage shows in Dubai. Most comedy is in English, with nights in Arabic, Hindi and other languages too — the ticket page says which, and the age limit.
See also:TodayThis weekendThis weekConcertsBrunchesNightlifeFamilySportExhibitionsCoca-Cola ArenaDubai OperaKRASOTAEtihad ArenaEmirates TheatreCavoToDABohemiaAbu Dhabi
All 70 events by month
Comedy and theatre in Dubai
Stand-up in many languages
Dubai is a regular stop for touring comedians, and stand-up here is performed in English, Hindi, Arabic, Russian, Turkish and other languages — the title and the event page say which. Mad Cat Comedy and other promoters run regular club nights, while the big names play Dubai Opera, Coca-Cola Arena and the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Most stand-up is for adults and sets a minimum age, shown on the ticket page.
Plays, musicals and stage shows
The Junction in Alserkal Avenue is the home of independent theatre, from new plays to community productions. Touring musicals and ballet come to Dubai Opera, and family productions to the Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) at Madinat Jumeirah, the Meyana Theatre at Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the Theatre by QE2 at Mina Rashid. In December the stages fill with Christmas shows and the Nutcracker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I see stand-up comedy in Dubai?
At regular comedy club nights by Mad Cat Comedy and other promoters, and at Dubai Opera, Coca-Cola Arena and The Junction for touring comedians. Every upcoming show is on this page with its venue.
What language are comedy shows in Dubai in?
Many are in English, but Dubai also hosts stand-up in Hindi, Arabic, Russian, Turkish and other languages. The event's title and page say which.
Can children go to comedy shows?
Most stand-up is for adults, with a minimum age on the ticket page. For children, see the family shows instead.