Today, Dave Chappelle, the award-winning American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer, announces a run of arena shows this fall, including a stop at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, on October 21, 2026. The run closes at Madison Square Garden on Friday, November 6, where Chappelle will headline the opening night of the 22nd annual New York Comedy Festival, launching 10 days of comedy across New York City from November 6 to 15. "Dave is one of the defining comedians of his generation and, without question, one of the greatest stand-up comedians of all time," said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the New York Comedy Festival. "To have Dave close out his tour by opening our festival is spectacular." Internationally recognized for his trademark wit and fearless social commentary, Chappelle has reshaped stand-up by taking on subjects most comedians avoid, breaking industry records for both television and stand-up specials along the way.
ABOUT DAVE CHAPPELLE
Dave Chappelle is an award-winning American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer widely recognized as one of the most influential entertainers of his generation. He is the 2019 recipient of the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the 2025 NAACP President's Award. Chappelle's work in television and film includes his groundbreaking sketch comedy series "Chappelle's Show," which became the best-selling TV-on-DVD release of its era, multiple Netflix comedy specials, and memorable guest appearances on "Saturday Night Live." He has earned five Emmy Awards, including three for his Netflix specials and two for hosting "Saturday Night Live," where his 2025 17-minute monologue stands as the longest in the show's 50-year history. Chappelle has won six Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album, including his most recent for "The Dreamer" (2025).
