Dave Chappelle to perform in Houston, other Texas cities this summer

Mar 25, 2023

Dave Chappelle appears during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 30, 2021, in Cleveland. Chappelle was tackled during a performance at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Security guards chased and overpowered the attacker, and Chappelle was able to continue his performance while the man was taken away in an ambulance.

Comedian Dave Chappelle recently announced Texas dates for his stand-up comedy tour, which will take him through four major cities in the Lone Star State.

Chappelle will perform at Houston's Toyota Center on July 1 and tickets already are on sale.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m.

JUST ANNOUNCED: @DaveChappelle is coming to Toyota Center on July 1st! Tickets go on sale TODAY 6/5 at 5pm. More info: https://t.co/I0N9ETVyTQ pic.twitter.com/iZdhbMOMKP

Chappelle's performance will be a phone-free experience, according to the Toyota Center.

"Upon arrival at the venue, phones 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 returning to the performance space," according to the Toyota Center's website.

And it's no joke. His team means serious business to protect the comedian's material.

"Anyone seen using a device during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free experience."

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or on Live Nation's website.

Here are the dates and venues for Chappelle's Texas shows:

Chappelle goes on tour after he won best comedy album at this year's Grammy's for "The Closer," a Netflix special that was criticized as transphobic. The comedian defended his comments as freedom of artistic expression.