Welcome to The Classic, for over 29 years, NZ's Home of Live Comedy.
Bring on the weekend! ... 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 below. (Bar Open from 6:15pm)
All presales are via Eventfinda and these shows often sell out / ANY available door sales from 6:15pm.
Look who's talking on the COMEDY ALLSTARS in 2026 ...
Fri 3 & Sat 4 July : MC Alan McElroy with Paul Douglas, Michelle Wiley, Hoani Hotene & Dan Boerman
Fri 10 & Sat 11 July : MC Vaughan King with Roy Haber (USA), James Keating & Guests
Fri 17 & Sat 18 July : MC Tony Lyall with JUSTINE SMITH, Cori Gonzalez Macuer, Heta Dawson (Fri) and Courtney Dawson (Sat)
Fri 24 & Sat 25 July : TBC
Fri 31 July & Sat 1 Aug : Paul Douglas and Josh Thomson
Fri 7 & Sat 8 Aug : Headliner BEN HURLEY & guest comedians
Fri 14 & Sat 15 Aug : Headliner RHYS MATHEWSON & guest comedians
Fri 21 & Sat 22 Aug : Headliner NICK RADO & guest comedians.
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 ...
All Presales are available Eventfinda. We recommend prior booking for Exclusive Tables & Groups.
Door sales available from 6:15pm, if available, when the bar opens.
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 - $34
Exclusive Table of 2 - $68 ($34 ea)
Exclusive Table of 4 - $132 ($33 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $192 ($32 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10+ $31 ea
Bar & Ticket Office open at 6:15 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.
