Welcome to The Classic, for over 25 years, NZ's Home of Live Comedy.

Heads Up - every weekend so far in 2025 has SOLD OUT. Bookings Recommended.

Every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm it's the main event of the week featuring our favourite headliners, along with the rising stars and the pick of our new faces. There is a fresh line-up every week which you can check the details of on our website if they are not already listed here. (Bar Open from 6:30pm)

The 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival is coming May 01 to 24 / Check The Classic Pick of the Fest here

Hot Ticket : Sat 03 May : Classic Allstars Festival Preview 

Look who's talking in the Comedy All-Stars in March

Fri 28 & Sat 29 Mar : MC Alan McElroy with Josh Thomson, Angella Dravid, Marty Bright, Bridget Davies & Tama Alexander

WIN Tickets to the NZ International Comedy Festival at The Classic in May - Spot prizes at ALL our live shows in April.

Fri 4 & Sat 5 Apr : MC Justine Smith with PAUL EGO, BEN HURLEY (Fri Only) ,James Keating and Lana Walters (Sat only)

Fri 11 & Sat 12 Apr : Featuring BRENDHAN LOVEGROVE, Itay Dom & Guests

Fri 18 Apr : Closed for Good Friday

Sat 19 Apr : Paul Douglas & Guests

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The Classic is a world-class comedy club, according to all our international friends and customers. Fully licensed and seated cabaret-style with a full range of beverages and a snack menu.

This is the ideal night out for family, friends, the social network or your workmates or office party.
Please note that the 7:30 pm show often sells out in advance on Eventfinda. If you miss out there is always the 10pm L8 Show offering an alternative on the weekend.

TICKETS ... Door sales are usually available from 6:30pm onwards but these shows regularly sell out. We recommend prior booking for Exclusive Tables & Groups.

All Presales are available Eventfinda.

Seating is cabaret style with options for Exclusive Group Tables.
GROUPS : Just add any combination of tables listed here to suit your group size.
They will all be seated together on the night.

Single General Admit - $32
Exclusive Table of 2 - $64 ($32 ea)
Exclusive Table of 4 - $120 ($30 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $180 ($30 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10 - $280 ($28 ea)

Bar & Ticket Office open at 6:30 pm
Seating in the main venue commences at 7:10 pm
Seating is allocated and we fill the venue from the front
All bookings under the same name are seated together
Showtime is 7:30 pm (Prompt)
Call 3734321 if your arrival is delayed.

CATERING / FOOD OPTIONS:
We have a regular Bar Snack Menu which can be ordered on the night including very yummy burgers, Fries & Loaded Fries, Kaarage Chicken, Tacos, Jalapeno Bites & more.
We do not offer any full meal/dining options but our showtime of 7:30 pm suits those who wish to dine before coming to the show.
Check out Tanuki's Sake Bar & Restaurant and Tanuki's Cave (Yakatori) which is right next door!! They have a function room for larger groups - early bookings are essential.
For larger groups we recommend outside catering.

The Classic is a licensed bar. RP18 / Supervised.
Minors under 18 can be admitted if accompanied by a parent of legal guardian.
Shows may contain mature adult content that may offend some people.
Anyone looking under 25 will be asked for ID in the form of NZ Driver's License, Passport or HNZ 18+ Card.
Entry will not be granted to minors, those without ID or intoxicated persons.

7:30 p.m. at The Classic (Main Venue - Ground Fl)

Adult $32 / Prebook on Eventfinda & Save with Exclusive seating with tables for 2, 4, 6 and 10+ people