A huge comedy night is coming to Dubai this October

Dubai’s Pepperoni Comedy Club is turning one, and it’s going big for its first birthday. The comedy spot is swapping its intimate stage at 25 Jump Street for Dubai Opera, with a special comedy night featuring a line-up of comedians ready to bring the laughs on Saturday, October 17. Taking place as part of Dubai Comedy Festival 2026, the 90-minute anniversary show will see French comedy star Redouane Bougheraba, Dubai radio favourite Kris Fade and French comedian Nino Arial take to the stage. Abz Ali and Noha Bashir will host the evening, with performances in French and English. Doors open at 9pm, with the show starting at 9.30pm. Tickets start from Dhs175, with VIP seats available for Dhs550. Since opening at 25 Jump Street in late 2025, Pepperoni Comedy Club has become a spot for dinner, drinks and a good laugh, all under one roof. The venue features a 120-seat comedy room, an Italian-American diner and an outdoor terrace. Over the past year, it’s welcomed international names alongside emerging local talent, including sold-out performances by Bassem Youssef. All the concerts and gigs for New Year’s Eve in Dubai 2026/27 The birthday celebrations are part of a bigger month for Pepperoni Comedy Club, which is also an official Dubai Comedy Festival venue. On October 17, Daniel Fernandez brings his English-language stand-up show Do You Know Who I Am? to Pepperoni, followed by Lebanese comedian Mario Bassil on October 18. French comedian Nino Arial will also perform at Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates, on October 18. Tickets for all shows are available through Dubai Comedy Festival. When: Saturday, October 17, doors 9pm, show 9.30pm