CLEVELAND - Today, Dave Chappelle—the award-winning American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer, and one of the most defining entertainers of his generation—announces a run of arena shows this June, which includes a performance at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH, on June 16, 2026.

You can purchase tickets at rocketarena.com. 

Internationally recognized for his trademark wit, fearless social commentary, and no-holds-barred approach, Chappelle has reshaped comedy by boldly tackling complex social issues while breaking industry records for both television and stand-up specials—delivering the kind of sharp humor and piercing insight that mark a master of the craft. 

General on sale begins on Friday, June 5 at 12 p.m. at rocketarena.com.

UPCOMING SHOWS:

• Fri Jun 12 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
• Mon Jun 15 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
• Tue Jun 16 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
• Fri Jun 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center
• Sun Jun 21 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smartwatches, and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smartwatches, and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before guests return to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smartwatch, or accessory) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free experience.

Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. and/or Dave Chappelle own all rights in the content and materials, including any jokes and sketches (the “Materials”), delivered during his performance. The Materials may not be copied, translated, transmitted, displayed, distributed, or reproduced verbatim (the “Use”), in whole or in part, in any form, media, or technology now known or later developed, without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. Any Use of the Materials without the express prior written consent of Pilot Boy Productions, Inc. is strictly prohibited and shall be subject to all available legal remedies, whether in equity or at law, at the cost of anyone who violates this prohibition.

To apply for media credentials for show coverage:livenation.com/pressrequests