Dave Chappelle is once again taking his jokes on the road.
This fall, the comedian is kicking off his 2026 "Karmageddon" tour in arenas in major cities across the U.S. The shows start in Nashville and end
in the Big Apple as part of the New York Comedy Festival.
"To have Dave close out his tour by opening our festival is spectacular," festival founder Caroline Hirsch said in a press release.
Here's what we know about Dave Chappelle's tour and how to snag tickets.
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When do Dave Chappelle tickets go on sale?
General sale begins on Thursday, Sept. 17 at noon at Live Nation or Ticketmaster.
There was a presale for Citi card members but that has now ended.
Can you bring your phone to the event?
Similar to Chappelle's previous specials, this event has a strict no-phone policy. Attendees will be asked to place their devices, including phones and smartwatches, in Yondr pouches upon entry.
"Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue," the press release explains. "Devices must be re-secured in Yondr pouches before guests return to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device...during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security."
Dave Chappelle tour dates
- Oct. 20: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
- Oct. 21: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
- Oct. 23: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
- Oct. 24: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky
- Oct. 26: Moody Center, Austin
- Oct. 28: Toyota Center, Houston
- Nov. 6: Madison Square Garden, New York City (New York Comedy Festival)
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Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dave Chappelle to hit major cities for new tour. How to get tickets
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