A special early show at Etihad Arena this January 2027 has been announced
Abu Dhabi is getting another big name in comedy, and this one comes with plenty of sharp observations, big laughs and no shortage of stories.
Whitney Cummings has joined the line-up for the third edition of Abu Dhabi Comedy Season, making her Abu Dhabi debut with a special early show at Etihad Arena on Sunday, 31 January 2027.
The acclaimed American comedian, writer and podcaster will take to the stage earlier in the day, before British comedy favourite Paul Smith performs at the same venue later that evening.
So, if you fancy turning your Sunday into a full day of comedy, there’s going to be plenty to choose from.
Cummings is no stranger to the spotlight. Described by Variety as “one of the sharpest minds in comedy”, she has built a career spanning stand-up, television, film, writing and podcasting.
At just 29, she created two network television shows that premiered in the same season – the hit CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls and NBC’s Whitney, in which she also starred.
Since then, she has gone on to appear across a host of television shows and films, while releasing six stand-up comedy specials and working as an executive producer on ABC’s Roseanne.
She is also the host of the popular podcast Good For You, where she brings her trademark candid humour to conversations covering everything from relationships and culture to the strange realities of everyday life.
Cummings is currently touring with her Big Baby stand-up tour, which runs through 2027, making her Abu Dhabi appearance a chance for local audiences to catch one of the biggest names in American comedy live.
She joins an already impressive Abu Dhabi Comedy Season line-up, with Morgan Jay performing on 11 October, followed by Russell Peters on 25 October, Mo Amer on 6 November, Maz Jobrani on 7 November and Paul Smith on 31 January.
And this is only part of the programme, with more comedians and performances expected to be announced throughout the season.
Cummings’ show will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on 31 January 2027, with the early performance giving fans the perfect excuse to start the day with some laughs.
For those keen to grab tickets early, Mastercard cardholders get presale access from Wednesday, 2 September at 12pm, running until Friday, 4 September at 12pm. Mastercard Collection cardholders – including World, World Elite and World Legend members – can also access selected tickets from Friday, 4 September at 12pm.
General ticket sales open on Friday, 4 September at 12pm GST via Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
31 January, Etihad Arena, Yas Island. For further information, visit livenation.me
