Dave Chappelle opens New York Comedy Festival with two Madison Square Garden shows
The gist
Comedian Dave Chappelle, 53, headlines Madison Square Garden on Nov.
The MSG dates are among his last booked gigs, with none scheduled after.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026The cheapest tickets to see Chappelle at Madison Square Garden started at $156 including fees on StubHub.
- Nov 1, 2026The New York Times listed Chappelle's two Madison Square Garden shows on Nov. 6 and 7 as kicking off the New York Comedy Festival (Nov. 6-15).
- Nov 2, 2026Last-minute tickets for the MSG shows were going for as low as $142 including fees. Chappelle, 53, was scheduled to headline both nights at 7:30 p.m.
Key terms
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Source: Wikipedia