The comedy show scene in Dubai is heating up in 2025, with a standout lineup of international performers heading to the city. From the UK's most notorious prankster to Australia's queen of Instagram comedy, here is your complete guide to the comedy shows in Dubai you cannot afford to miss this year.
January: Simon Brodkin — "Screwed Up"
January kicks off the year with Simon Brodkin, the comedian behind the alter ego Lee Nelson and the man who famously pranked Sepp Blatter with fake banknotes and photobombed Kanye West at Glastonbury. His new show, Screwed Up, takes aim at celebrity culture, social media, depression, and family life — promising an unpredictable and hilarious evening.
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025 Venue: Theatre by QE2, Mina Rashid Tickets: From Dhs195 at platinlist.net
February: Jack & Michael Whitehall — Father and Son Live
Multi-award-winning comedian Jack Whitehall brings his father Michael back to Dubai in what promises to be one of the most entertaining shows of the year. Fans of their Netflix series Travels with My Father can expect big laughs, embarrassing family secrets, and plenty of affectionate ribbing between the pair.
Date: Friday, February 14, 2025 Venue: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk Tickets: From Dhs350 at coca-cola-arena.com
February: Abhishek Upmanyu — "Toxic"
Indian stand-up sensation Abhishek Upmanyu returns to Dubai after a six-year absence with his new solo show, Toxic. Known for sharp, sarcastic observations on everyday life, Upmanyu has become one of India's most-watched comedians. This is a rare chance to catch him live in the city.
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Venue: Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Oud Metha Tickets: From Dhs75 at dubaiplatinumlist.net
April: Celeste Barber — "Backup Dancer"
Australian comedian Celeste Barber, who has built a following of over nine million on Instagram with her spot-on celebrity parody videos, brings her Backup Dancer tour to Dubai Opera for the first time. If her online content is anything to go by, the show will have the audience in tears of laughter from start to finish.
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Venue: Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai Tickets: From Dhs195 at dubai.platinumlist.net
