Riyadh's 2025 Carnival Lists Humorous Event Featuring Dave Chappelle, WWE's Royal Rumble Showdown, Boulevard World Exhibition, and More Exciting Attractions
Get ready for a laugh-filled extravaganza as the Riyadh Season 2025 Comedy Festival is set to take centre stage from September 26 to October 9 at Boulevard City. This six-month-long Riyadh Season, running from October to March, promises a diverse range of events including sport, concerts, culture, and food, with a special focus on Saudi and Gulf content, as well as Syrian theatrical and concert performances [1][2][3][4][5].
Star-Studded Lineup
The comedy festival will feature more than 50 internationally acclaimed comedians, with some of the confirmed big names including Dave Chappelle (date to be announced), Kevin Hart (September 28), Russell Peters (October 2-4), Louis C.K. (October 6), Sebastian Maniscalco (October 9), Chris Tucker (October 2), Aziz Ansari (September 28), Pete Davidson, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Tom Segura, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, Nimesh Patel, Sam Morril, Omid Djalili, Chris Distefano, Mark Normand, Hannibal Buress, Jimeoin, Andrew Schulz, Bill Burr, Jessica Kirson, Jimmy Carr, Jo Koy, Maz Jobrani, Whitney Cummings, and Zarna Garg [6].
More Than Just Comedy
The festival's programming extends beyond laughter, offering a mix of entertainment, sport, culture, food, and retail experiences. The festivities will span across venues throughout the city, with Boulevard World, an entertainment zone featuring over a dozen country pavilions offering food, performances, and crafts from around the globe, returning as part of Riyadh Season [7].
Exploring the City
Riyadh Season is spread across 14 themed zones, with Boulevard City and Boulevard World remaining major drawcards. Other zones like Via Riyadh, The Groves, and Souq Al Awaleen are also worth a visit [8]. The venue for Riyadh Season 2025 spans 1.2km and last year's capacity was increased by 30% [9].
Additional Attractions
Sports enthusiasts can look forward to blockbuster events such as The Ring IV on November 22 at ANB Arena in Boulevard City, featuring a headline bout between David Benavidez and Anthony Yarde, alongside three additional world title fights [10]. Boxing fans will also enjoy the WWE's Royal Rumble, marking the first time the event is held outside the US, at King Saud University Stadium in January [11].
Tennis fans are in for a treat with the Six Kings Slam championship taking place at ANB Arena from October 15 and 18, featuring top-ranked players such as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, and Jack Draper [12].
Performances by Khaleeji pop-stars, traditional music ensembles, new Saudi plays, and other regional acts are expected in various zones [13]. The General Entertainment Authority's chairman, Turki Al-Sheikh, has announced a strong presence of Saudi and Gulf content, as well as Syrian artists in theatrical performances and concerts [14].
So, mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Riyadh Season 2025 Comedy Festival!
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- The Riyadh Season 2025 Comedy Festival will take place in Boulevard City from September 26 to October 9.
- The festival will feature more than 50 internationally acclaimed comedians, including Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Russell Peters, Louis C.K., Sebastian Maniscalco, Chris Tucker, and Aziz Ansari.
- The comedy festival's programming will extend beyond laughter, offering a mix of entertainment, sport, culture, food, and retail experiences.
- Boulevard World, an entertainment zone featuring over a dozen country pavilions offering food, performances, and crafts from around the globe, will return as part of Riyadh Season.
- Riyadh Season is spread across 14 themed zones, with Boulevard City and Boulevard World remaining major drawcards.
- Sports enthusiasts can look forward to blockbuster events such as The Ring IV, WWE's Royal Rumble, and the Six Kings Slam championship.
- Performances by Khaleeji pop-stars, traditional music ensembles, new Saudi plays, and other regional acts are expected in various zones.
- The General Entertainment Authority's chairman, Turki Al-Sheikh, has announced a strong presence of Saudi and Gulf content, as well as Syrian artists in theatrical performances and concerts.
- This six-month-long Riyadh Season, running from October to March, will promise a diverse range of events, with a special focus on Saudi and Gulf content, as well as Syrian theatrical and concert performances.
