{
  "id": 3191472,
  "title": "Paul Smith joins star-studded Abu Dhabi Comedy Season lineup at Etihad Arena: Tickets, date",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/paul-smith-joins-star-studded-abu-dhabi-comedy-season-lineup-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T04:54:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/paul-smith-joins-star-studded-abu-dhabi-comedy-season-lineup-at-etihad-arena-tickets-date-1.500651319"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi Comedy Season returns for its third edition, set to bring laughter and surprises to Etihad Arena on January 31, 2027. Star comedian Paul Smith, known for his spontaneous crowd interactions and viral TikTok moments, has joined the lineup alongside other big names such as Morgan Jay, Maz Jobrani, Mo Amer, and Russell Peters. Tickets will be available through a Mastercard presale starting August 25, 2025, with general presale opening on August 27, 2025. With no two shows the same due to Smith's unpredictable style, Abu Dhabi Comedy Season promises a unique and chaotic comedy experience for its audiences.",
  "summary": "Fair warning, Abu Dhabi: if you're sitting anywhere near the front at Etihad Arena this January, you might just end up part of the show. Paul Smith, the Liverpool comedian is officially joining the lineup for Abu Dhabi Comedy Season's third edition. He will take the stage on 31 January 2027, bringing his rapid-fire wit and unscripted crowd banter to UAE. Abu Dhabi Comedy Season 2026: Russell…",
  "key_points": [
    "Paul Smith joins Abu Dhabi Comedy Season lineup",
    "Season returns for third edition on January 31, 2027",
    "Tickets on presale starting August 25, 2025"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}