The Riyadh Comedy Festival kicked off yesterday, Friday, bringing together audiences in the Saudi capital with some of the most renowned comedy stars in the world. The event delivers an extraordinary atmosphere that blends entertainment and laughter, reaffirming Riyadh’s position as a leading global destination for exceptional events.
The festival features performances by Russell Peters, Sebastian Maniscalco, Tom Segura, Chris Distefano, Pete Davidson, Aziz Ansari, global star Kevin Hart, comedian Zarna Garg, Nimesh Patel, Mark Normand, and Maz Jobrani along with friends.
Audiences in Riyadh will also enjoy a special live performance by Omid Djalili, as well as shows by Hannibal Buress, Whitney Cummings, Sam Morril, and Jo Koy. The lineup further includes Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee in their “Bad Friends” show, and Jimmy Carr with Louis C.K. in a joint performance.
The festival also welcomes Gabriel Iglesias, Andrew Schulz in “Flagrant Live,” Jessica Kirson, Bill Burr, Jimeoin, international superstar Chris Tucker, comedy icon Dave Chappelle, Jeff Ross with friends, Jack Whitehall, Wayne Brady with friends, global comedian Mo Amer, Aries Spears, Ali Siddiq, Sugar Sammy, and comedy magician Ben Hart.
Riyadh Comedy Festival offers audiences a rare opportunity to experience a wide variety of performances with global dimensions, reaffirming Riyadh’s role as a benchmark in hosting major events and crafting exceptional entertainment experiences.