Indian Comedy Superstar Zakir Khan Announces 2026 U.S Tour

Monday, March 9, 2026 - One of India’s most celebrated comedians and a global trailblazer for Hindi-language stand-up, Zakir Khan, has announced a major 2026 North American tour, continuing his historic global ascent and bringing his signature Hindi-language storytelling to audiences across the U.S. this spring.

The tour kicks off April 17 at New York City’s iconic Radio City Music Hall before heading to Houston, San Jose, Seattle, Austin, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Due to overwhelming demand, additional performances have been added in San Jose, and one of two Washington, D.C. shows is already sold out. Full routing is below. Named among the 14 comedians on Deadline’s 2025 Comedy Breakthrough list, he continues to emerge as one of the most influential voices in global stand-up.

Tickets are on sale now at: https://linktr.ee/zakirkhanlive

Reflecting on the new tour, Zakir shares: "Every tour feels like a new beginning. To see stories that began in small rooms now filling some of the most beautiful venues in the world is something I never take for granted. I’m excited to bring these new moments to everyone this spring."

Following his landmark Madison Square Garden debut and his distinction as the first Asian comedian to headline London’s Royal Albert Hall, continues to redefine the scale and global visibility of Hindi-language comedy on some of the world’s most prestigious stages.

With over 1 billion views across YouTube and social platforms and more than 18 million followers worldwide, Zakir has built one of the largest international audiences of any Indian stand-up comic. His Amazon Prime Video specials Haq Se Single, Kaksha Gyaarvi, and Tathastu rank among the highest rated stand-up specials by an Indian comedian. He is also behind one of YouTube’s most-watched comedy clips, When I Met a Delhi Girl (85M+ views), and hosts Ummeed, one of the most streamed podcasts in India.

Zakir Khan’s “uniquely Indian” comedic style captures the emotions, struggles, and dreams of Indian households and the youth chasing success in modern India. His comedy is deeply personal, anecdotal, and heartfelt, blending small town memories with modern ambition and vulnerability. A college dropout from Indore who performs primarily in Hindi, Zakir broke into an English dominated comedy landscape and transformed it. His stories, often punctuated by the now iconic phrase “Sakht Launda,” have become cultural touchstones for a generation navigating identity and aspiration.

When Zakir performs abroad, the experience extends beyond stand-up. His shows often become communal moments for the South Asian diaspora, spaces where shared language, nostalgia, and lived experience fill theaters and arenas alike.

Having sold more than 3 million tickets across 150 cities, Zakir Khan continues to expand what is possible for Indian comedy worldwide.

2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

April 17                      Radio City Music Hall                        New York, NY

April 19                      NRG Arena                                        Houston, TX

May 2                        SJ Civic Center                                 San Jose, CA

May 3                         SJ Civic Center                                  San Jose, CA

May 9                         Climate Pledge Arena                       Seattle, WA

May 10                       UTPAC                                               Austin, TX

May 16                       United Theater on Broadway            Los Angeles, CA

May 22                       Wang Theatre                                    Boston, MA

May 23                       Capitol One Hall                                Washington, D.C.