Kenny Sebastian – Tempo Tantrums Comedy Show

Kenny Sebastian is arguably the most loved stand-up comedian in South India. He performs in English with an easy warmth and a musical sensibility — he frequently incorporates guitar and original songs into his sets — which makes him particularly accessible across age groups and backgrounds. His Netflix special earned him a global following, and his YouTube channel commands over 4 million subscribers.

Tempo Tantrums is his current touring special, leaning into the idea of emotional pacing — how people modulate their feelings, pretend to be calm when they are not, or maintain social composure while internally struggling. The material is personal, introspective, and delivered with his signature unhurried ease that makes the punchlines hit harder precisely because he never seems to be rushing toward them.

The Music Academy on TTK Road is Chennai’s most prominent cultural venue, hosting the December Margazhi music festival as well as major lectures, concerts, and performances throughout the year. The main hall seats approximately 1,400 people, making this a significantly larger venue than the Mini Hall where Prashasti Singh performs. For Kenny Sebastian fans in Chennai — and there are many — this is a proper theatre event rather than an intimate comedy room.

April 12 falls three days before Tamil New Year (Puthandu on April 14, a public holiday), so booking accommodation if travelling from outside Chennai for the holiday weekend is advisable.

Note: Kenny Sebastian performs in English with some Tamil and regional language references that land well for South Indian audiences. His shows are family-friendly in tone — adults and older teens both enjoy his sets.