Dave Chappelle will take a new arena tour across major North American cities this fall, with shows kicking off in Nashville and wrapping up in New York during the New York Comedy Festival. Fans should note when tickets go on sale and that the comedian is enforcing a strict device-free policy at performances.
When and where to buy tickets
The public on-sale opens Thursday, Sept. 17 at 12:00 p.m. ET through Live Nation and Ticketmaster. A Citi card presale ran earlier and is now closed, so general sale is the next opportunity for most buyers.
Expect heavy demand for arena seats, especially for the New York date tied to the festival. If you plan to buy, have your account details ready and log in before noon to improve your chances.
Strict no-phone rules at shows
Chappelle’s tour will follow a tight phone policy similar to his recent specials: attendees will place phones, smartwatches and other devices into Yondr pouches on entry. Guests keep their devices but cannot use them in the performance area.
Organizers say phones may be accessed only in designated “Phone Use Areas” inside the venues, and anyone caught using a device during the set may be removed. That policy could affect how fans arrange meetups and coordinate rides after the show.
Tour itinerary
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 20 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena |
| Oct. 21 | Charlotte, NC | Spectrum Center |
| Oct. 23 | Toronto, ON | Scotiabank Arena |
| Oct. 24 | Louisville, KY | KFC Yum! Center |
| Oct. 26 | Austin, TX | Moody Center |
| Oct. 28 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center |
| Nov. 6 | New York, NY | Madison Square Garden — New York Comedy Festival |
How to improve your chances of getting seats
- Sign in to your Live Nation or Ticketmaster account ahead of time and save payment details.
- Use multiple devices or browsers if allowed, but avoid ticket-buying services that violate venue rules.
- Check venue box offices and verified resale channels if primary tickets sell out.
- Be prepared for dynamic pricing and service fees on large arena shows.
Caroline Hirsch, founder of the New York Comedy Festival, welcomed Chappelle’s decision to close the tour by appearing at the festival, calling the move a special way to cap his run.
With the tour poised to draw big crowds, organizers and venues are emphasizing both safety and the phone-free experience. If you plan to attend, arrive early to process your Yondr pouch and review venue rules to avoid being turned away during the performance.
