Welcome to the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival - 02 to 25 May.

Check out The Classic Pick of the fest HERE

At the end of the day, every Friday and Saturday night during the Fest , the international and local comedians from across the Fest provide a late night frenzy of fresh and juicy standup comedy. An ideal opportunity to sample the full flavours of the Fest in our very own world class venue and maybe discover some fresh acts that you want to see more of. Check www.comedy.co.nz for full listings and tickets.

Our special guest MC will introduce up to 8 acts a night across 2 hours so look out for some world class laughs in NZ's world class home of live comedy.

Look who's talking - Watch this space for Full listings

Fri 9 & Sat 10 May / 10:30pm : ANDY ASKINS, TOM HOUGHTON, ROSCO McLELLAND

L8 & Live : Comedyfest Edition

Dates: Every Fri & Sat (May 9,10, 16, 17, 23 & 24) | 10:30pm (2hr show)
Venue: The Classic, 321 Queen St
Tickets: Adults $25 | Booking fees apply
Bookings: Pre-sales available on Eventfinda or 0800 BUY TIX (0800 289 849)
On the Night: After 6pm try for door sales at The Classic (subject to availability)

This venue is on the ground floor and has wheelchair access.

The Classic bar & box office are open from 6pm.
For all shows we recommend arriving 15 mins before the show starts.
All seating is allocated by the Duty Manager on the night based on first in, first to the front.
Bookings under the same name will be seated together.
Seating is cabaret style with the best tables at the front.
Latecomers are not guaranteed entry.

The Classic is a licensed bar (RP18) requiring all minors (under 18) to be accompanied by THEIR parent at all times.
Anyone looking under 25 will be asked for ID in the form of: NZ Driver's License, Passport or HANZ 18+
This show is strictly RP18
Entry will not be granted to minors, those without ID or intoxicated persons.

You obviously have good taste, so you should definitely check out some more live comedy in the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 02 – 25 May. Discover the other shows on offer at comedyfestival.co.nz

10:30 p.m. at The Classic (Main Venue - Ground Fl)

$25 plus Exclusive Tables for 2, 4 or 6 people (Limited numbers)