Abu Dhabi Comedy Season is back for its third edition, and the first four headlining acts have officially been revealed.

Comedy stars Morgan Jay, Russell Peters, Mo Amer, and Maz Jobrani will perform at Etihad Arena across October and November, bringing a mix of observational comedy, storytelling, music and crowd interaction to the UAE capital.

Line-up and dates

Morgan Jay

The Los Angeles-based comedian, known for his viral crowd-work and auto-tuned musical comedy, kicks off the season.

Date: October 11
Venue: Etihad Arena

Russell Peters

A favourite with UAE audiences, the Canadian comedian returns with his signature cultural observations and interactive stand-up.

Date: October 25
Venue: Etihad Arena

Mo Amer

The Palestinian-American comedian and actor will bring his acclaimed storytelling, drawing on themes of identity, immigration and family.

Date: November 6
Venue: Etihad Arena

Maz Jobrani

Known for turning cultural differences and family life into relatable comedy, the Iranian-American comedian closes the first announced line-up.

Date: November 7
Venue: Etihad Arena

Tickets

Pre-sale tickets are available now for Mastercard and Live Nation customers.

General ticket sales for Mo Amer and Maz Jobrani begin at 12pm on July 29.

Tickets for Russell Peters and Morgan Jay are already available, with prices starting from Dh250 and Dh275, respectively, via ticketmaster.ae.

More acts are expected to be announced as Abu Dhabi Comedy Season 2026 approaches.