The Dubai Comedy Festival is bringing even more laughs this year with a brand-new program of family-friendly shows
This October, seven international acts are hitting the stage at New Covent Garden inside Mall of the Emirates for the Dubai Comedy Festival. The line-up has something for everyone — from award-winning kids’ theatre and musical comedy to sketch circus and a jaw-dropping silent act that’s wowed crowds worldwide. With these fresh new shows, the whole family — kids, teens, and parents — can get in on the fun.
The big names already confirmed
The festival’s bringing the heat with a stacked line-up of global comedy heavyweights — including Tom Segura, NearlyParents, Zakir Khan, My Parents Are Divorced, Joanne McNally, Andrew Schulz, Morgan Jay, Omid Djalili, John Achkar, Mo Amer, Redouane Bougheraba, Amer Zahr, Ivan Abramov, and Gaurav Kapoor.
Now, the addition of family shows makes this year’s edition even bigger.
Family show line-up
Tape Face
The silent comedy sensation from America’s Got Talent — Tape Face serves up shoes that sing, dresses that dance, and non-stop crowd interaction. Pure magic without a word.
Stuff!
Melbourne’s dynamic duo Jon and Jero take you on a wild, slapstick-packed ride full of music and off-the-cuff improv. Expect laughs and surprises at every turn.
Con Coutis
Step into the future with this hilarious comedy set 50 years ahead, featuring sharp sound design and storytelling that’ll have you cracking up nonstop.
MUSH
A quirky, wild kids’ show for adults — packed with clowning, quirky characters, and total chaos.
101 Ways to Annoy Your Parents and Other Really Old People
Matty Grey’s award-winning show drops hilarious tricks for kids to playfully drive their parents nuts — in the funniest way possible.
Jonny Awsum The Kids Show
From Britain’s Got Talent star Jonny Awsum, this musical comedy is guaranteed to get the whole crew singing and cracking up.
Laser Kiwi
The world’s only surreal sketch circus, blending jaw-dropping stunts with off-the-wall comedy.
The details
Location: New Covent Garden Theatres, Mall of the Emirates
Dates: October 2 to 12
Times: Vary by show
Cost: From Dhs75
Tickets: Available via dubaicomedyfest.ae
Good to know: All under-18s must be accompanied by an adult
