Thought Riyadh Season had already peaked? Not even close. This September, Saudi Arabia is flipping the script with the launch of the world’s biggest comedy festival, and it’s happening right in the heart of Riyadh. From September 26 to October 9, get ready for two straight weeks of punchlines, roasts, and meme-worthy chaos. The Riyadh Comedy Festival is bringing over 50 international and regional comedians to Boulevard City, and the lineup is stacked with names that have probably already made you laugh on Netflix, YouTube, or your Insta feed.
Riyadh Comedy Festival: 50+ Global Comedians, One Massive Laugh Attack
Kevin Hart is coming. So is Aziz Ansari. Pete Davidson? Yep. Russell Peters? Also on the list. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias? Present. Tom Segura? You bet.
And that’s just the start. If you’re the kind who scrolls through TikTok for laughs, binges comedy specials on Netflix, or listens to wild podcast rants on the way to work, you’re in for a treat. The Riyadh Comedy Festival is pulling in some of the biggest and boldest names in the game, including:
- Andrew Schulz
- Bill Burr
- Whitney Cummings
- Jim Jefferies
- Jessica Kirson
- Jo Koy
- Jimmy Carr
- Sebastian Maniscalco
- Bobby Lee
- Zarna Garg
- Maz Jobrani
- Sam Morril
- Andrew Santino
- Nimesh Patel
- Omid Djalili
From savage one-liners to laugh-out-loud storytelling, these names know how to light up a crowd and they’re all coming to Boulevard City
That’s 20 names, and there are still 30 more expected to drop.
Boulevard City Gets A Comedy Upgrade
The entire thing will go down at Boulevard City, Riyadh’s massive entertainment district that’s hosted everything from concerts to international exhibitions. For two weeks, the open plazas and stage zones will be packed with food trucks, festival lights, and fans who’ve flown in from across the GCC and beyond.
It’s a proper vibe, the kind where people show up early, stay late, and keep their phones ready to capture every wild moment.
This isn’t just a “let’s bring in a few comedians” situation. The festival is part of a much larger plan. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is transforming the kingdom into a global entertainment destination. .
Riyadh Season has already brought in global sports events, K-pop acts, and Michelin-level dining pop-ups. Now it’s making space for the comedy world’s finest.
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Time To Lock In Those Dates
Mark those dates. Charge your phones. Grab your crew. And maybe keep a spare shirt, because when 50+ comedians are in one place, your stomach’s going to hurt from laughing.
Cover Image Courtesy: Kevin Hart/Instagram, Best of Pete Davidson/X
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