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

Every Wednesday is 'BiG Wednesday' - fresh comedy night featuring our guest MC introducing up to 12 acts busting out their latest routines.

One of our most popular nights over the last quarter century where our regular favourite pros, rising stars and promising new faces who have graduated from our Raw Open Mic's work out their fresh comedy for your entertainment.

Spring into Summer in MOCKtober when The Classic celebrates 27 years on Queen St.

Look who's talking on Big Wednesday;

Weds 23 Oct : MC Rhys Mathewson with Paul Douglas, Heta Dawson, Josh Thomson, Courtney Dawson, James Keating and 2024 Raw Comedy Quest Finalists - Chen Wang, Liv Ward, Tim Provise, Kenneth Cassel, Fang Fang,  Jasper Poole & Eliot Lew

TICKETS: Door sales are usually available from 7pm onwards - bookings not essential but we recommend prior booking for Exclusive Tables & Group bookings.
All Presales are available here on Eventfinda.

Seating is cabaret style with options for Exclusive Group Tables.
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 $15
Exclusive Table of 2 - $30 ($15 ea)
Exclusive Table of 4 - $60 ($15 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $90 ($15 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10 - $140 ($14 ea)

Transaction fees will apply.

Bar & Ticket Office open at 6:45pm
Seating in the main venue commences at 7:10pm
Seating is allocated and we fill the venue from the front
All bookings under the same name are seated together

Showtime is 7:30pm (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 platters from the Finger Food Catering Company. (fingerfood.co.nz)

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.