Ahead of his show at the festival, Burr performed in Bahrain, and spoke about his experience of going to a bar after. “I’m like, these guys, they’re just like us … I don’t speak the language, but I ...

Saudi Arabia wants you to laugh. They want you to think everything is fine — that they’re a nation just like any other.

US comedians face backlash over the Riyadh Comedy Festival, raising serious concerns about human rights in the region.

The actor-comedian details his experience at the event: "Definitely one of the top three experiences I've ever had ... I ...

In a scathing open letter, Cross is the latest to criticize his fellow comedians for participating in the Riyadh Comedy ...

Why are comedians like David Cross and Atsuko Okatsuka calling out peers such as Kevin Hart and Pete Davidson for playing the ...

David Cross called out fellow stand-up comedians participating in Saudi Arabia's comedy festival, citing the kingdom's crimes against humanity and oppression.

The Riyadh Comedy Festival is currently ongoing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The festival started on September 26, 2025, and is ...

Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson and Dave Chappelle are among those receiving backlash for participating in the Riyadh Comedy ...

Performers include Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, Russell Peters, Hannibal Buress, Bill Burr, Pete Davidson, Aziz ...

The Riyadh Comedy Festival runs from September 26 until October 9 in Saudi Arabia attracting an array of big name comedy ...

The ongoing Riyadh Comedy Festival features some of the biggest names in comedy, but has sparked backlash online.