Dave Chappelle's December Arena Tour: Unfiltered Comedy Sensation Hits Major Cities

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Dave Chappelle has been actively touring and making headlines over the past few days. The award-winning comedian recently performed a show in Yellow Springs, Ohio on November 28th at the YS Firehouse, continuing his busy schedule as reported by Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

Most significantly, Chappelle announced a major December arena tour across North America. According to multiple entertainment news outlets including Dallas CultureMap, he's bringing his signature comedy to multiple cities starting December 2nd in Calgary at the Scotiabank Saddledome, followed by Edmonton on December 3rd at Rogers Place, Portland on December 5th at the Moda Center, Vancouver on December 7th at Rogers Arena, and Seattle on December 9th at Climate Pledge Arena. The tour culminates in Dallas on December 19th at the American Airlines Center, which marks an addition to the tour schedule.

Prior to the arena dates, Chappelle is headlining the grand opening of Punch Line Comedy Club at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving with back-to-back shows on December 17th and 18th. This is the San Francisco-based comedy venue's expansion into Texas, representing a significant moment for both Chappelle and the iconic club.

All of Chappelle's performances will maintain a phone-free environment using Yondr pouches, a technology that secures attendees' phones and smartwatches during the show. Guests who violate this policy face immediate removal by security.

Tickets for all December arena shows went on sale November 19th through Ticketmaster, with pricing ranging from around 79 dollars to over 2,600 dollars depending on the venue and seat location. The Seattle show has over 3,100 available tickets at an average price of 224 dollars, while Dallas shows are heavily attended with nearly 4,230 available tickets.

These performances arrive during what industry observers describe as a landmark period in Chappelle's career. He recently received the 2025 NAACP President's Award, adding to his collection of honors that includes the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and multiple Emmy and Grammy Awards. His most recent Grammy win came for his comedy album "The Dreamer" released in 2025.

Chappelle continues to deliver sold-out performances across North America, maintaining his status as one of the most influential comedians of his generation while tackling complex social commentary through his signature unfiltered comedy style.

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