Welcome to the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival - 01 to 25 May.

Check out The Classic Pick of the fest HERE

Always a 'Shore-thing' celebrating many of the world class comedians headlining at this years Comedyfest in Auckland

THE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY ALLSTARS - Live at The Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna

EMMANUEL SONUBI (Eng) - One of the hottest tickets on the world tour right now. Sold out everywhere else and only 7 shows in Auckland in 2026. Must See ...  "Big laughs, engaging tales, you’re seduced by the easy authority of his storytelling" – The Guardian

PHIL NICHOL (Scot/Can) - In 2026 he is 'trying his best' and, when your comedy career spans 40 years, you have a lot of 'BEST' to draw from. Don't miss an absolute Festival legend at The Classic and beyond. “… not just comedy but soul-quenching storytelling at its finest.” ***** - EdFestMag 

JIMMY McGHIE (Eng) - a crowd favourite following numerous visits to NZ pre-Covid. We have finally got Jimmy back for a welcome return headlining a number of shows across the first week of the Festival.

DANNY WARD (Eng) - after making a big impression on debut at the NZ Fest in 2025, Danny returned home to be hailed as one of the 'best solo shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe in 2025'. So we had to invite him back with this award-winning show.  “Wow, just wow! A talented writer and storyteller…my must see of this year’s fringe” ***** (One4review.co.uk)

ED NIGHT (Eng) - First time in NZ, combining a huge profile on Tik Tok & Instagram with acclaimed award-winning shows at the 2024 & 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Much in demand but we have got him to NZ. "So bleakly funny... you felt winded" - The Guardian

PAUL EGO (NZ) - Local hero represents before bringing his brand-new solo show, 'STICK' to The Classic in week 3 of the Fest. 

6 international & local Festival Stars packed in to 2 hour show / One Night Only

Early booking is recommended as this will sell out.
Great group discounts for friends, workmates or the social network.

All are part of the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival. Checkout the full programme at www.comedyfestival.co.nz

7:00 p.m. at Bruce Mason Theatre

Early Bird $50 until 5pm Tue 24 Feb / $57.50 (Full) and Group Concession from $52.50 plus Transaction and ticketing fees