A self-proclaimed GOAT is about to enter the Garden.
As part of the 2026 New York Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle is headlining two nights at MSG.
The 53-year-old’s pair of huge Big Apple gigs are slated to take place:
Friday, Nov. 6
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7
7:30 p.m.
And, based on our findings, ticket prices are dropping to see the “Chappelle’s Show” star live at the Knicks home this week.
When our team last reported on how much the cheapest seats cost to see Chappelle at the Garden back on Sept. 18, prices started at $156 including fees on StubHub.
Now, a little more than a month later, tickets are going for as low as $142 including fees on Vivid Seats.
This set of large-scale sets conclude Chappelle’s phone-free fall 2026 Karamageddon Tour that sent him to a number of arenas (and a comedy festival) all over North America this past month.
“Dave Chappelle’s 2026 Karmageddon Tour was a 10/10,” one fan wrote on TikTok after catching a show in Louisville on Oct. 24.
“I laughed my a– off from beginning to end! The man is truly one of the GOATs of comedy! Definitely a night to remember.”
While we can’t guarantee what the funnyman will take to the stage this time around, he has joked about his controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival appearance, Caitlyn Jenner and Will Smith and Chris Rock among other hot-button topics at past gigs this year, according to records.
Ahead of the two-night stint in the City That Never Sleeps, the 2019 Mark Twain Prize Award winner is scheduled to sling punchlines at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
After these three gigs, there are no more Chappelle shows booked for the foreseeable future.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Dave Chappelle’s two New York Comedy Festival shows below.
What do tickets cost to see Dave Chappelle at MSG?
All Dave Chappelle 2026 New York Comedy Festival dates, start times and links to the cheapest tickets available (versus what they cost before) are listed here:
| Dave Chappelle MSG dates | Ticket prices start at |
Ticket prices started at on Sept. 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Nov. 6 7:30 p.m. |
$167 (including fees) |
$160 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Nov. 7 7:30 p.m. |
$142 (including fees) |
$156 (including fees) |
Editor’s Note: Tickets to see Chappelle at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena start at $110 including fees on Vivid Seats.
Who else is performing at the 2026 New York Comedy Festival?
Hundreds of comics at venues all over the City. Just a few of the biggest this year include:
Marc Maron
Ilana Glazer
Ziwe
Sarah Sherman
Ms. Pat
…and many, many more. You can find a more semi-complete list of all 2026 New York Comedy Festival performers here.
Where can I find Dave Chappelle’s stand-up specials?
Over the course of his career, Chappelle has released 13 stand-up specials.
Here’s how you can find all of them:
Killin’ Them Softly (2000) is streaming on HBO
For What It’s Worth (2004) can be purchased on Amazon
The Age of Spin (2017) is streaming on Netflix
Deep in the Heart of Texas (2017) is streaming on Netflix
Equanimity (2017) is streaming on Netflix
The Bird Revelation (2017) is streaming on Netflix
Sticks & Stones (2019) is streaming on Netflix
8:46 (2020) is streaming on YouTube
Unforgiven (2020) is streaming on YouTube
Redemption Song (2021) is streaming on YouTube
The Closer (2021) is streaming on Netflix
What’s in a Name? (2022) is streaming on Netflix
The Dreamer (2023) is streaming on Netflix
You can also see Chappelle receive the aforementioned Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. here.
Why is Dave Chappelle controversial?
Since his 2016 return to stand-up following an extended hiatus, Chappelle has made waves for his insensitive material about the transgender community, most notably in his Netflix specials “Sticks and Stones” and “The Closer.”
Rather than apologize for his remarks, he doubled down and defended his bigoted point of view.
As a result, many big names have spoken out about his baseless attacks.
“Dave Chappelle making jokes about trans people directly leads to violence, whether it’s verbal or otherwise, against trans people,” said US soccer star Megan Rapinoe in an interview with Time Magazine.
Fellow comic Wanda Sykes shared with Variety that Chappelle’s material was “so hurtful and damaging to the trans community.”
That didn’t stop Chappelle from going after other marginalized groups.
In November 2022, Chappelle was asked to host NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” On the program, he made several anti-Semitic jokes in his 20-minute monologue.
At the time of publication, Chappelle has not issued a sincere apology to either community. His inflammatory material also caused Netflix employees to walk out in protest.
“We value our trans colleagues and allies, and understand the deep hurt that’s been caused,” a Netflix spokesperson said at the time. “We respect the decision of any employee who chooses to walk out, and recognize we have much more work to do both within Netflix and in our content.”
Most recently, Chappelle made waves for performing at the 2025 Riyadh Comedy Festival. His inclusion in the Saudi Arabia Fest upset some because he accepted money political leaders in the country who had committed human rights abuses and used the festival to “divert attention from ongoing repression.”
The Human Rights Watch organization said that comics who took part were “complicit in covering up the abuses of a repressive regime,” according to CBS News.
Huge comedians on tour in 2026
If Chappelle isn’t stopping by your city, there’s no need to freak.
Many of the biggest names in comedy will be crisscrossing all over the country this year and next.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
Who else is taking the stage these next few months? Take a look at our list of the 107 biggest comedians on tour in 2026 to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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