Filipino comedy duo join 2026 Abu Dhabi Comedy Season line-up

Filipino funny men Jose Manalo & Wally Bayola are bringing their unmistakable chemistry and distinctly Filipino humour to Abu Dhabi Comedy Season on 22 November at Etihad Arena. The beloved Eat Bulaga! stars can be seen live and in-person, bringing their spontaneous banter, memorable characters and ability to find comedy in everyday life to the stage of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season. The comics are a recognisable pair from the larger group of Dabarkads (hosts) behind the hit series. For millions of Filipinos, Eat Bulaga! has been a welcome guest at the table during lunchtime, bringing segments of sketch comedy, celebrities and games to screens across the Philippines. Fans of the comedy variety show can now enjoy the duo’s distinctly Filipino humour, familiar references and the unmistakable Tondo-meets-Naga chemistry that has endeared them to generations of viewers live and in person. Tickets are on sale now, with prices starting at Dhs95, on the Etihad Arena website. Taking place during Abu Dhabi’s winter months, the headline acts for the third edition of the capital’s biggest infusion of all things funny include Mo Amer, Maz Jobrani, Morgan Jay and Russell Peters. A post shared by Abu Dhabi Comedy Season (@adcomedyseason) After reaching the semifinals of NBC’s Bring the Funny, LA-based comedian and performer Morgan Jay rose to notoriety on social media with viral clips of his signature use of auto-tuned audience participation. His smooth vocals, clever punchlines, and crowd-driven comedy have helped him to sell out international tours and become one of the most distinctive voices in modern comedy. A regular face on the UAE’s comedy scene, Russell Peters has become a global comedic phenomenon, becoming the first comedian in history to sell out London’s O2 Arena and Madison Square Garden in New York. His high-energy observational humour, regular crowd interaction, and cultural satire, his unique talent for observing and commenting on cultural differences with sharp, relatable and humorous honesty has earned him a legion of worldwide fans.