Max Amini, the Iranian-American comedian who headlined Madison Square Garden, played The O2 arena in North Greenwich.
Max Amini, the first Iranian-American comedian to headline Madison Square Garden, played The O2 arena in North Greenwich on Saturday 18 April 2026.
Amini was born in Tucson, Arizona, and began performing at the Los Angeles Improv while studying at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. After graduating he became a resident comic at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood.
His act leans on improvised crowd work. Clips of it built an online following of more than 25 million people. His YouTube channel was ranked the fastest-growing comedy channel in the US.
He founded the production company Abstraction Media and also works as a director and podcaster. He has sold out the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and is one of the most popular international comedians on tour in India.
His 2025 tour played 19 countries, 60 cities and 150 sold-out shows. The London show started at 20:00 on a Saturday night.