Kevin Bridges Brings More Laughs To Abu Dhabi Comedy Season On His Long-Awaited Return To The UAE This January!
Get ready for an evening of hilarious storytelling and plenty of laughs as Kevin Bridges, one of the UK’s most celebrated comedians, returns to Abu Dhabi for the latest edition of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season. Taking his acclaimed ‘Here If You Need Me’ World Tour to the capital, Bridges will perform exclusively at Etihad Arena on Saturday, January 9th, giving fans across the UAE the chance to see one of Scotland’s biggest comedy exports live on stage.
GME Events – in conjunction with the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi & Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, is behind welcoming Kevin Bridges to Abu Dhabi Comedy Season, the capital’s annual celebration of comedy featuring some of the biggest names in stand-up from around the world. Following two hugely successful editions, this year’s season continues to bring an exciting mix of international comedy talent to audiences across Abu Dhabi, with Bridges joining an already impressive line-up of global acts.
Bridges first hit the stand-up circuit shortly after his seventeenth birthday in 2004 and has since established himself as one of the UK’s most successful and recognisable comedians. His previous tours, including ‘Overdue Catch-Up’, ‘Brand New Tour’ and ‘A Whole Different Story’, have broken box office records and collectively taken him to audiences around the world. Across his touring career, Bridges has performed to more than two million fans, including an extraordinary 63 sold-out performances at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and SEC venues, more than any other performer in the venues’ history.
His success has extended well beyond the live stage, with numerous television appearances on Live at the Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, and his own BBC One series, Kevin Bridges: What’s the Story? He has released five chart-topping stand-up specials, published his Sunday Times bestselling autobiography We Need to Talk About… Kevin Bridges, and recently made his North American touring debut, performing to more than 40,000 people in 2025, including sold-out shows at New York’s iconic Beacon Theatre. His stand-up clips have also amassed more than 100 million views across social media, cementing his reputation as a comedian with a truly global following.
With his ability to find comedy in the everyday, Kevin Bridges’ performance is set to be one of the biggest nights of the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early for what promises to be a highly anticipated return from one of the UK’s best-loved comedians.
When: Saturday, January 9th, 2027
Where: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Tickets: From AED 295
Booking: Platinum List, Etihad Arena & TicketMaster
For any questions please contact: contact@gme-events.com
