David Cross and Marc Maron sharply critiqued pro free-speech comics who took the gig. Burr raved about the experience on his podcast.

Bill Burr defended his appearance at the Riyadh Comedy Festival amid the backlash from fellow comedians and human rights organizations.

Some of the biggest comedians in the world are descending upon Saudi Arabia for what's being billed as the "world's largest comedy festival," and their fans and peers alike are slamming them for their ...

The first ever Riyadh Comedy Festival boasts more than 50 global comedians, including Dave Chappelle, Tom Segura and Kevin Hart.

I am disgusted, and deeply disappointed in this whole gross thing,' says David Cross about fellow comedians performing in Riyadh.

Bill Burr's never been the kind of comedian to back away from controversy ... and he certainly garnered some through his participation in the ongoing Riyadh Comedy Festival.

The actor-comedian details his experience at the event: "Definitely one of the top three experiences I've ever had ... I think it's going to lead to a lot of positive things." ...

In a scathing open letter, Cross is the latest to criticize his fellow comedians for participating in the Riyadh Comedy Festival: "I am deeply disappointed in this whole gross thing. How can any of us ...

Why are comedians like David Cross and Atsuko Okatsuka calling out peers such as Kevin Hart and Pete Davidson for playing the Riyadh Comedy Festival? The Saudi Arabia festival controversy dividing ...

David Cross called out fellow stand-up comedians participating in Saudi Arabia's comedy festival, citing the kingdom's crimes against humanity and oppression.

David Cross published a statement to his website condemning some of his "HEROES" for participating in the Riyadh Comedy Festival.

The Riyadh Comedy Festival is currently ongoing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The festival started on September 26, 2025, and is set to continue till October 9, 2025.