Dave Chappelle has announced a fall 2026 arena tour, featuring an opening night performance at New York Comedy Festival. The North American run spans seven dates, kicking off at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The trek will stop in Charlotte, Toronto, Louisville, Austin, and Houston before Chappelle concludes the tour by taking the stage at Madison Square Garden for the opening night of New York Comedy Festival.
The New York Comedy Festival will host Dave Chappelle for the opening night performance. The festival’s founder and owner, Caroline Hirsch, said in a press release, “Dave is one of the defining comedians of his generation and, without question, one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time. To have Dave close out his tour by opening our festival is spectacular.”
Tour Dates and Ticket Information
Tickets first go on sale to Citi cardmembers on Tuesday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. local time. There will also be a free Live Nation All Access pre-sale for select dates beginning on Wednesday, September 16th at 10:00 a.m. local time, followed by the general on-sale starting on Thursday, September 17th at noon local time via Ticketmaster.
All of the shows will be phone-free, with phones, smartwatches, and accessories banned in the performance space. All such devices will be secured in Yondr pouches during the entirety of the event and can only be accessed in designated phone use areas.
Recent Performances
Dave Chappelle is coming off of a summer arena tour and a three-night run at Netflix is a Joke festival. He also recently performed at a benefit for 9/11 charities.
Dave Chappelle 2026 Tour Dates:
10/20 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
10/21 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
10/23 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
10/24 – Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
10/26 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
10/28 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
11/06 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden (New York Comedy Festival)
In conclusion, Dave Chappelle‘s fall 2026 arena tour is set to be an exciting event, with a unique phone-free experience and a highly anticipated performance at the New York Comedy Festival. Fans can look forward to catching Chappelle live in a city near them, with tickets available through Ticketmaster and other authorized sellers.
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