{
  "id": 12791607,
  "title": "Kevin Bridges set to headline Abu Dhabi Comedy season at Etihad Arena",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/kevin-bridges-set-to-headline-abu-dhabi-comedy-season-at-etihad-arena",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T04:54:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kevin-bridges-set-to-headline-abu-dhabi-comedy-season-at-etihad-arena-1.500702634"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kevin Bridges, the Scottish comedian, will headline Abu Dhabi's Comedy Season at Etihad Arena on January 9th, 2027. This will be his only show in the UAE during the season, so fans should make plans to attend. The event is part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season, which is in its third year and runs by GME Events, the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Miral. The season brings in international stand-up comedians to the city throughout the winter months.\n\nBridges' tour, \"Here If You Need Me,\" already has a successful track record. Starting in 2004, he has become one of the biggest comedians in the UK, breaking box office records with tours like Overdue Catch-Up, Brand New Tour, and A Whole Different Story. Over two million people have witnessed his live performances. In Glasgow, he has sold out 63 shows at the OVO Hydro and SEC, a record for those venues. Bridges is also well-known from television appearances, including Live at the Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, and his own BBC One series, Kevin Bridges: What's the Story?\n\nHe has released five stand-up specials that topped the charts and authored a Sunday Times bestseller, We Need to Talk About... Kevin Bridges. In 2025, he made his North American debut, performing for over 40,000 people, including sold-out nights at New York's Beacon Theatre. His online clips have garnered over 100 million views, underscoring his widespread popularity. The popularity of his stand-up often translates to sold-out shows, so securing tickets soon is advised. The Abu Dhabi Comedy Season lineup also includes Anubhav Singh Bassi, Aries Spears, Whitney Cummings, Paul Smith, and Russell Peters.",
  "summary": "Kevin Bridges is coming back to Abu Dhabi. The Scottish comedian brings his Here If You Need Me world tour to Etihad Arena on Saturday, January 9th, and it's his only UAE date, so anyone in the country who wants to see him will be heading to the capital. The show is part of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season , now in its third year. The season is run by GME Events with the Department of Culture & Tourism –…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kevin Bridges to headline Abu Dhabi Comedy Season on January 9, 2027",
    "Only show in UAE during season for Bridges",
    "Season runs by GME Events, Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}