Welcome to the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival - 01 to 24 May.
Check out The Classic Pick of the fest HERE
"Exhilarating... masterfully funny" - The Times (UK)
Underrated stand up and pathetic wretch Ed Night makes his New Zealand festival debut with a brand-new hour.
Of course it won't be perfect, but all the others have been alright. Why not this one?
Two time Edinburgh Comedy Awards nominee. Famous and viral online. Ed on Instagram
“So bleakly funny… you felt winded” - The Guardian (UK)
"Thrilling and original... so dense with ideas, laughs and observations you'll want to go back again" - The Scotsman (UK)
"This is comedy as poetry... so good it seems effortless" – The London Evening Standard (UK)
"Had me roaring" - The Telegraph (UK)
"A singular talent who very much deserves a place on everyone's must-see list" - The Skinny (UK)
Nominee Best Newcomer Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2019
Nominee Chortle Awards Best Show 2025
Nominee Best Comedy Show Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025
Extra Info ...
May contain adult themes and colourful language.
All presales for our shows are exclusively via Eventfinda.co.nz.
Door sales are only available on the night of the show after 6pm.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the advertised show start time. Please note that this show may be subject to lockout. If so, you will not be able to enter the venue after the start time.
ACCESSIBILITY : The Classic Studio is on the 1st Floor up a flight of stairs. We apologise that access for wheelchairs & disabled customers is very limited.
The Law: The Classic is a licensed premise RP18 ('Supervised 18+) 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 HNZ 18+ Card only.
Shows have an age restriction of at least 14 years old accompanied by their parent.
Entry will not be granted to unaccompanied minors, those without ID or intoxicated persons.
You obviously have good taste. Check out the full line up in the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 1 – 24 May at www.comedyfestival.co.nz.