GEA announces lineup for Riyadh Comedy Festival in September
Award-winning Hollywood actor Chris Tucker, critically acclaimed performer Pete Davidson, and Emmy-award-winning Aziz Ansari are among over 50 top comedians from around the world who will be performing at Boulevard City in the capital, Riyadh, from September 26 to October 9.
Tom Segura, known for Netflix specials like Ball Hog and Bad Thoughts, will star at the two-week festival, joined by popular podcast hosts Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee, Emmy-nominated writer Nimesh Patel, late-night favorite Sam Morril, and UK actor Omid Djalili, recognized for his global stand-up performances.
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This year's Riyadh Comedy Festival will also feature Chris Distefano, who recently released his special It's Just Fortunate; Mark Normand, known for his Netflix special Soup To Nuts; Hannibal Buress, a veteran writer and comedian; Louis C.K., a six-time Emmy and three-time Grammy winner; and Jimeoin, recognized for his observational comedy.
The comedians listed are among the first 26 artists to confirm their participation in the festival this week. The Riyadh Comedy Festival will also announce additional performers in the coming weeks.
Confirmed acts also include Andrew Schulz, Bill Burr, Bobby Lee, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, Jessica Kirson, Jimmy Carr, Jo Koy, Kevin Hart, Maz Jobrani, Russell Peters, Sebastian Maniscalco, Whitney Cummings, and Zarna Garg.
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