Blue and yellow event poster showing Dave Chappelle raising both arms in a black leather jacket.

Image credit: Etihad Arena / Live Nation Middle East

Dave Chappelle was scheduled at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on 27 June 2025 as part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season. The original listing separated doors at 18:00 from the 20:00 show start.

The announced programme

Live Nation Middle East and GME Events presented the date as Chappelle’s return to the season. The venue highlighted the connection between his personal storytelling and social commentary, alongside his television work on Chappelle’s Show. This was a stand-up listing for one evening in Abu Dhabi.

A phone-free performance space

The published arrangements required phones and smart accessories to be secured in YONDR pouches. Guests were to keep their devices with them, with access available in designated phone-use areas. Devices then had to be secured again before returning to the performance space. Photography and recording were prohibited.

Original admission and prices

The minimum age was 16. The venue required guests aged 16 to 20 to attend with an adult aged at least 21. Its ticket table started at AED 275, including VAT, for Upper Tier Silver. Re-entry was prohibited. These were the arrangements published for the June 2025 date.