Dave Chappelle is taking over arenas again this fall. The comedian just announced a seven-city North American tour for 2026, opening October 20 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and finishing November 6 at Madison Square Garden. That final show is opening night of the New York Comedy Festival, so the run ends on one of the biggest stages in comedy. Along the way, Chappelle hits Charlotte, Toronto, Louisville, Austin, and Houston.
Tickets are moving on a tight three-day schedule. Citi cardmembers get access starting September 15, the Live Nation presale opens September 16, and the general sale goes live September 17 through Ticketmaster. The announcement caps off a packed stretch for Chappelle, who spent the summer on an arena tour, did a three-night run at Netflix Is a Joke, and recently performed a 9/11 charity benefit.
One detail worth knowing before you buy: every show on this tour is phone-free. Devices get secured in Yondr pouches when you enter and stay locked until the show ends. No filming, no photos, no scrolling, just the performance in front of you. It’s a policy that’s become more common for major comedy events, and for this tour it’s non-negotiable.
Will you be trying for tickets this week, and are you team phone-free or team let me record one clip?
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