Dave Chappelle announces "Karmageddon" Tour 2026: Dates, presales and tickets

A Dave Chappelle arena show comes with one rule that immediately changes the experience: once you enter, your phone is going away. Chappelle's performances are phone-free, putting the focus entirely on the stage and creating the kind of live comedy environment where jokes stay in the room instead of hitting social media before the night is over.

This fall, Dave Chappelle is bringing that experience to seven arenas across North America. The "Karmageddon" tour opens Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and runs through Friday, November 6 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Dave Chappelle "Karmageddon" tour 2026 dates

Chappelle's fall arena run includes seven shows across the U.S. and Canada, with stops in Nashville, Charlotte, Toronto, Louisville, Austin, Houston and New York.

Before the arena run begins, Chappelle will also headline the second night of the Fastball Comedy Festival at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona on Sunday, October 18. Andrew Santino is also on Sunday's lineup, while Bill Burr, Tom Segura and Rachel Feinstein perform Saturday. The festival is separate from Chappelle's fall arena tour.

When is the Dave Chappelle "Karmageddon" tour presale?

Presale timing varies by market.

For participating U.S. Ticketmaster dates, the Citi Cardmember Presale begins Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m. local venue time.

Eligible Citi cardmembers can access the presale by entering the first six digits of an eligible Citi credit card or Citibank Debit Card as the presale code. The ticket purchase must also be completed with that eligible Citi card.

Additional Live Nation and venue presales begin Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. local venue time.

Toronto uses a different presale setup. The American Express Front Of The Line Presale begins Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m. ET and ends Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Live Nation, Live INSIDER and Ticketmaster presales begin Wednesday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

What are Citi Cardmember Preferred Tickets?

For participating U.S. Ticketmaster dates, Citi Cardmember Preferred Tickets become available when the general onsale begins on Thursday, September 17 at 12:00 p.m. local venue time.

Eligible Citi cardmembers can access that inventory by entering the first six digits of an eligible Citi credit card or Citibank Debit Card and completing the purchase with that card.

Citi Cardmember Preferred Tickets are separate from the earlier Citi Cardmember Presale and are not listed for the Toronto show.

When do Dave Chappelle "Karmageddon" tour tickets go on sale?

Tickets for Dave Chappelle's "Karmageddon" tour go on sale to the general public Thursday, September 17 at 12:00 p.m. local venue time.

Here's the general sale schedule:

When does Dave Chappelle's "Karmageddon" tour start?

The tour begins Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

That comes two days after Chappelle's Sunday headline performance at Fastball Comedy Festival in Mesa, Arizona.

When does Dave Chappelle's "Karmageddon" tour end?

The final announced arena date is Friday, November 6, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The New York show closes a compact seven-date run that stretches a little more than two weeks from Nashville to New York.

What to expect at a Dave Chappelle "Karmageddon" tour show

If this is your first Dave Chappelle show, the biggest difference from a typical arena event is the phone policy.

• Phone-free experience: Chappelle's shows are phone-free. Upon arrival, phones, smartwatches and other devices are secured in individual Yondr pouches, which guests keep with them throughout the event. Devices can be accessed in designated Phone Use Areas and must be re-secured before returning to the performance space.

• No recording during the performance: Phones, cameras and other recording devices are not permitted in the performance space. Guests caught using a device in the performance space may be escorted out of the venue.

• Give yourself extra time to enter: Because devices need to be secured before fans enter the performance space, arriving earlier than you would for a standard arena show can make the process easier.

• Expect stand-up rather than a traditional concert-style production: The focus is Chappelle's comedy rather than elaborate staging. Exact set length, material and any unannounced appearances can vary, so fans should not expect a published setlist or minute-by-minute show format ahead of time.

One practical tip: make sure you have any information you may need during the night before your phone is secured, including your seat location or plans for meeting your group after the show.

How to get Dave Chappelle "Karmageddon" tour tickets on SeatGeek

With only seven arena dates announced, fans looking for a specific city can use SeatGeek to compare available tickets throughout the sale and resale process.

1. Find your show. Search for Dave Chappelle on SeatGeek and select your preferred city and date.

2. Compare ticket options. Use the interactive seat map, filters and Deal Score to compare seats across different sections and price points.

3. Check your view. View From Seat photos are available for many sections and can help you get a better sense of what the stage will look like from your seats.

4. Review the all-in price. SeatGeek displays the total ticket price upfront so you can compare options without waiting until the final checkout screen to see mandatory fees.

5. Complete your purchase. Every eligible order is backed by the SeatGeek Buyer Guarantee. Once your tickets are released or transferred, follow the delivery instructions in your SeatGeek account so they're ready before you head to the venue.

Seven arenas, a phone-free room and Chappelle at the center of it. If you've been waiting to see his stand-up without clips, spoilers or a screen between you and the stage, this fall's run gives you seven chances to catch it live.