The Riyadh Comedy Festival has sparked controversy, with comedians like Bill Burr expressing mixed feelings about performing. Critics argue it distracts from Saudi Arabia's human rights issues.

After coming under fire for performing at Saudi Arabia's controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival, Burr defended the decision on his 'Monday Morning Podcast.' ...

Bill Burr has defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival on his latest ‘Monday Morning Podcast.’ He admitted he was “nervous,” expecting hostility in Saudi Arabia. “I think I’m ...

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

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Bill Burr attends the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures "Nobody 2" at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 11, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin ...

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

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.

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

Bill Burr and Jimmy Carr are among the many comedians receiving backlash from comedy colleagues and the public after signing on to the Riyadh Comedy festival despite Saudi Arabia's human rights abuses ...

Comedian Bill Burr defended his participation in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival on his podcast, calling it a “mind-blowing experience” and describing audiences as wanting “real stand-up comedy.

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." ...