Artists Pull Out of Portuguese Festival over Jerry Seinfeld Controversy: "We Cannot Relativise or Normalise a Genocide"
At least six Portuguese acts withdrew after organizers kept Seinfeld on the lineup, citing his public support for Israel.
- Six Portuguese performers have withdrawn from the inaugural MEO Commedia a La Carte Fest, scheduled for October 29 through November 1, in protest of American comedian Jerry Seinfeld's inclusion in the lineup.
- The controversy centers on Seinfeld's vocal support for Israel following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack. He visited Israel in December 2023, meeting former hostages and relatives of Israelis held in Gaza.
- Actress Aires Pereira withdrew her show 'Namasté,' stating she could not appear alongside someone whose positions she considered unacceptable. Comedy duo Cebola Mol, visual artist Alexandre Farto , and Pedro Tochas also canceled their appearances.
- Despite the cancellations, Seinfeld remains scheduled to perform at Lisbon's MEO Arena on November 1. Organizers and the comedian have maintained silence regarding the controversy surrounding his participation.
- Seinfeld has faced protests at appearances since the Gaza war began, including a Duke University commencement speech. During a 2025 appearance at Duke, he said 'Free Palestine is, to me, just — you're free to say you don't like Jews.
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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld Boycotted Over Israel Support
At least six performers have withdrawn from a Lisbon comedy festival headlined by Jerry Seinfeld, with some citing the Israel-Hamas war and support for Palestinians amid controversy over Seinfeld’s outspoken backing of Israel, although none has directly named him as the reason for leaving.
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