Bill Burr, Kevin Hart and Trevor Noah to headline Abu Dhabi Comedy Season

Beginning in April, all shows are set to take place at Yas Island's Etihad Arena

Seasoned American comic Bill Burr, who was nominated for an Emmy last year, is set to perform in July. Photo: Jeff Kravitz

The line-up for next year's Abu Dhabi Comedy Season will include Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, and Trevor Noah.

The superstar comedians are among the international names coming to the UAE capital, as part of a series of shows taking place on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island from April until July, an expansion from this year's Abu Dhabi Comedy Week, which took place in May. All tickets will go on sale from December 23 at 10am.

Burr, who is considered one of the most influential comics of his generation and received an Emmy Award nomination last year for the comedy series Immoral Compass, will take the stage at Etihad Arena on July 12.

The festival also features Hart, named Yas Island's chief island officer in 2022, who returns to Etihad Arena on May 2 after a sell-out show in Dubai in March.

Another seasoned UAE performer, Noah, will bring his Off the Record tour to Abu Dhabi on April 26 following a Dubai show in May. The Emmy-winning comedian and former The Daily Show host’s set explores global issues ranging from politics to multiculturalism.

Other big names joining the line-up include Michael McIntyre on May 1. Recognised as one of the UK's biggest-selling comedians, he continues to sell out arenas across the UK and US. His 2020 Netflix special Showman was one of the most-watched comedy shows on the streaming service that year.

Making his Abu Dhabi debut on May 3 will be Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias. The comedian made history as the first person to sell out Los Angeles's Dodger Stadium in 2022, a feat captured in his 2022 Netflix special Stadium Fluffy.

Gad Elmaleh rounds off the first tranche of performers. The multi-lingual French comedian will perform on May 30.

Abu Dhabi Comedy Week earlier this year included performances by Dave Chappelle, Andrew Schulz and Bassem Youssef.

Abu Dhabi Comedy Season 2025 line-up

Trevor Noah, April 26

Kevin Hart, May 2

Gabriel Iglesias, May 3

Michael McIntyre, May 10

Gad Elmaleh, May 30

Bill Burr, July 12