Exclusive West Coast Run Takes Place This December
Tickets Go On Sale Friday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. PT
Acrisure Arena, the newest world-class venue in Southern California, today announced comedy legends Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle will bring their historic co-headlining show to the new $300M+ venue on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:30pm PT.
Produced by Live Nation, tickets for Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle go on sale Friday, October 21, at 10:00am PT at www.ticketmaster.com, the official ticket seller of Acrisure Arena. Download artwork and video, here.
Produced by Live Nation, the exclusive tour kicks off on December 1 at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA, with additional stops at Footprint Center, Honda Center, SAP Center, Chase Center and Golden 1 Center before wrapping at Acrisure Arena on December 14.
Lauded by peers and critics alike, Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. Rock recently wrapped production on the upcoming Higher Ground produced biopic, “Rustin” and David O’Russell’s Untitled film. He is also set to direct an Untitled Chris Rock project in 2023.
Recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time, Chappelle was awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2019. Chappelle’s work in stand-up comedy, writing, producing, and acting has earned him more than 30 nominations and awards in television and film for projects that include his groundbreaking sketch comedy television series, Chappelle’s Show, guest appearances on Saturday Night Live, and his comedy specials, most recently earning his fifth Emmy Awards in 2021.
Acrisure Arena will be the first of its kind in the greater Palm Springs area. Annually, Acrisure Arena will attract over one million visitors bringing year-round entertainment to the region, hosting sports, music, and family events. Acrisure Arena’s partnership with Live Nation, the world’s largest event promoter, will serve as a world-class venue providing rehearsal space for artists launching major tours, a new routing model that will serve the music needs on the West Coast, and the next major destination for artist residencies – competing head-to-head with Las Vegas. The arena will be more than 300,000 square feet and feature 11,000 capacity, including modern suites and four premium hospitality clubs. Additionally, it will be the home of the Seattle Kraken’s American Hockey League (AHL) team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and include an adjoining Iceplex that will serve as a year-round community gathering space and the training center for the AHL team.
For more information about the construction of Acrisure Arena, visit www.AcrisureArena.com.
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***For the health and safety of everyone attending, this event will abide by local laws, guidance from public health authorities, and venue COVID-19 policies. While there are currently no restrictions, enhanced health and safety policies, including the requirement of a negative COVID-19 test (or alternatively proof of full vaccination), may be put in place at any time prior to the show date at the discretion of the venue, presenter, or tour. Please do not attend an event at Acrisure Arena if you have tested positive, been in close contact with someone who is positive, or are experiencing symptoms. There are no age restrictions for this event.
MORE ABOUT THE SHOWS
No cellphones, cameras or recording devices will be allowed at this show. Upon arrival, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be unlocked at the end of the show. Guests maintain possession of their phones throughout the night, and if needed, may access their phones at designated Yondr unlocking stations in the lobby. Anyone caught with a cellphone in the venue will be immediately ejected. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing 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.
About Chris Rock
Lauded by peers and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. With a career spanning more than three decades, Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television as a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director. His feature acting credits include serving as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” from 1989 – 1993, as executive producer, writer, and narrator for the series “Everybody Hates Chris” and in season 4 of FX’s Emmy-winning drama series “Fargo.” In addition, Rock started in The Week Of, the Grown Ups and Madagascar franchises, 2 Days in New York, Death at a Funeral, Nurse Betty, Dogma, the hip-hop comedy CB4, New Jack City, and Spiral. Rock recently wrapped production on the upcoming Higher Ground produced biopic, “Rustin” and David O’Russell’s Untitled film. He is also set to direct an Untitled Chris Rock project in 2023. His most recent standup special, “Total Blackout: The Tamborine Extended Cut,” is currently streaming on Netflix.
About Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle is an American comedian, screenwriter, television and film producer, and actor. Recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time, Chappelle was awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2019. Chappelle’s work in stand-up comedy, writing, producing, and acting has earned him more than 30 nominations and awards in television and film for projects that include his groundbreaking sketch comedy television series, Chappelle’s Show, guest appearances on Saturday Night Live, and his comedy specials, most recently earning his fifth Emmy Awards in 2021. In audio content, Chappelle has won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album three years in a row, from 2018 through 2020. In 2017, Netflix cited “Dave Chappelle: Collection 1” as the most-viewed comedy special ever on their network.