Look who's talking on Big Wednesday* ... 

Apr 29 : Sorry SOLD OUT book NOW for Thursdays Fest Preview  /  FEST PREVIEW! MC Jimmy McGhie (Eng) with Phil Nichol (Scot/Can), Jessie Nixon (Eng), Ed Night (Eng), Danny Ward (Eng), Emmanuel Sonubi (Eng), Hayley Sproull, Angella Dravid, Guy Williams & Guests

May 01 to 24 it's the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival. See The Classic Pick of the Fest

Catch any live show at The Classic in April and you could win COMP TICKETS for The Classic Pick of the Comedy Fest

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

NB: Bookings not essential / Bar & Door Sales usually available from 6:15pm - No Surcharges, No Fees

ALL NEW 'BiG WEDNESDAY HAPPY HOUR' -Grab a door sale by 6:30pm / Pay only $12 for the show kicking off at 7:30pm. Bar Open from 6:15pm

One of our most popular nights over the last 30 years 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.

TICKETS: Save 20% on bookings with Promo Code APRIL01 
Door sales (& Bar) are usually available from 6:15pm onwards - bookings not essential but we recommend prior booking for Exclusive Tables and Group bookings.
All Presales are available on Eventfinda.
Seating is cabaret style with options for Exclusive Group Tables for 2/4/6 & 10+

Single General Admit $17.00
Exclusive Table of 2 - $34 ($17.00 ea)
Exclusive Table of 4 - $66 ($16.50 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $96 ($16 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10 - $150 ($15 ea)

OR Grab a HAPPY HOUR door sale by 6:30pm / No Fees or surcharges / $12ea / (Attn STUDENTS!!!)

Transaction fees will apply.
Bar and Ticket Office open at 6:15pm
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 and Loaded Fries, Kaarage Chicken, Salt & Pepper Squid, Jalapeno Bites and 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 catered table platters. These can be arranged with us or direct with your favourite caterer.

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)

Door sales usually available $17 / Or 'Happy Hour' $12 for all door sales before 6:30pm / OR Prebook Exclusive Tables for 2, 4 or 6 people (Limited numbers) on Eventfinda