American Funnyman Matt Rife to Play Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi this Oct

Abu Dhabi, UAE (5 March 2024): Prepare yourself for a night of non-stop laughs and outrageous humour as Live Nation Middle East proudly presents the globally renowned comedian and actor Matt Rife, live at the Etihad Arena - Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on October 27th. Get ready for a journey that promises some of the most unpredictable humour, as the American comedian descends on the stage with his refreshingly genuine presence with elevated material that is quick witted and vulnerable.

Matt Rife has recently exploded onto the global comedy scene to become one of the biggest comedians in the world through his unmissable Netflix special and his remarkable engagement on social media where he has amassed over 18 million followers and 2 billion views. As one of the most talked-about laughter makers in the business, Rife’s shows have been selling out in theatres and arenas around the globe. Currently, Matt is on his biggest tour to date with Live Nation, the “Matt Rife: ProbleMATTic World Tour”.

Rife recently sold out four shows at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where the Academy Awards were also held. His current tour sold over 600,000 tickets in under 48 hours, becoming one of the largest of its kind in over 20 years. He joined Taylor Swift as the only other live act to break Ticketmaster’s website due to the overwhelming levels of demand.

Rife brings forth his refreshingly genuine presence along with elevated material that is quick-witted and vulnerable. From a small town near Columbus, Ohio, Matt started performing at the age of 15 before moving out to Los Angeles two years later where he began his career in Hollywood. 

In 2021, Rife self-produced and distributed through YouTube his first one-hour comedy special, “Only Fans”. In April 2023, the comedian bet on himself again and self-released his second stand-up special, “Matthew Steven Rife” on YouTube. Only a couple of months later, Rife decided to release a crowd work special, “Walking Red Flag” on YouTube, which has amassed over 10 million views.

Adding to Matt’s remarkable success in 2023 was his highly anticipated third stand-up special, “Matt Rife: Natural Selection” on Netflix, which garnered massive viewership numbers, including over 10.3 million views in its first two weeks, and it earned a Top 10 ranking in 42 countries including #1 in the U.S., Canada, and South Africa.

In addition to stand-up, Matt has starred on MTV’s “Wild 'N Out”, becoming the youngest cast member in history for four seasons before moving on to other MTV titles, such as hosting the reboot of “TRL” and appearing on “The Challenge”. Other credits include “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “Fresh Off The Boat”, “BET’s North Of The 10”, and NBC’s comedy competition show “Bring The Funny”.

Join Matt as he takes you on a comedic exploration that will be as profound as it is funny. With the “ProbleMATTic World Tour”, you're in for an evening of roasts, clever wordplay, and hilarious interactions with the audience from start to finish.

Don't miss the chance to witness Matt’s incredible ability to think of his feet and create humour from even the most unlikely situations live at the Etihad Arena on October 27th by heading over to www.livenation.me when the presale opens on March 7th or when tickets go on general sale on March 8th.

Matt Rife Show at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

When: October 27th, 2024

Where: Etihad Arena – Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Sale Date:

Presale: March 7th

Sale: March 8th

*For tickets, visit www.livenation.me