The award-winning comedian will perform at Dubai Opera as part of Dubai Comedy Festival 2026.
Katherine Ryan is returning to Dubai this October for a headline show at Dubai Opera.
The award-winning comedian, writer, presenter and actress will perform on Monday, October 12 as part of this year’s Dubai Comedy Festival.
Ryan is one of the most recognisable names in British comedy and has become a regular fixture on UK television over the past decade.
Her TV appearances include 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You, Celebrity Gogglebox, The Last Leg, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Live at the Apollo.
She has also built a successful career away from television, with her debut book The Audacity becoming a Sunday Times bestseller.
Ryan’s podcast Telling Everybody Everything has regularly appeared near the top of the podcast charts, while her second podcast, What’s My Age Again?, launched in 2025 and debuted inside the Top 10.
The Dubai Opera performance marks Ryan’s latest appearance in the UAE and will see her return as part of the wider Dubai Comedy Festival programme.
Known for her sharp observations, quick delivery and stories about relationships, family and modern life, Ryan has built a large international following through her stand-up tours, TV work and podcasts.
The show is organised by GME Events, an independent Middle East live events company behind comedy shows at venues including Coca-Cola Arena, Etihad Arena, Al Dana Amphitheatre and Dubai Opera.
Tickets for Katherine Ryan at Dubai Opera are on sale now, with prices starting from AED 195.
The show takes place on Monday, October 12, with tickets available through Dubai Opera.
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