Joining the all-star lineup for the much-awaited Dubai Comedy Festival 2026 is Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan.

Making her welcome return to Dubai for the first time since her debut in 2024, Ryan will headline on Monday October 12 at Dubai Opera. Tickets are available now, from Dhs195.

Ryan rose to fame through her roles in the UK comedy scene, appearing on shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats and Taskmaster. The talented comedian and actress is also the host of a hit podcast Telling Everybody Everything , and also authored her debut autobiography – The Audacity.

Known for her quick-witted humour, engaging storytelling and her ability to absolutely captivate her audience, fans can expect Ryan to bring in excerpts from her own life. Ranging from dark-humoured punchlines to observational narration, the comedian spares no room for boredom.

Alongside Katherine Ryan, the Dubai Comedy Festival line-up will see an array of performances from comedians from October 9 to 18, performing in Arabic, English, Hindi and Russian. So, there’s set to be something for everyone.

To date, comedians confirmed to perform are:

• Mo Gilligan
• Vir Das
• John Achkar
• Amit Tandon
• Alexander Mercul

Where: Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
When: Monday October 12 at 9.30pm
Tickets: From Dhs195
Book: dubaiopera.com; platinumlist.net

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