Welcome to The Classic, for over 28 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 13 & Sat 14 Mar : MC Justine Smith with RHYS MATHEWSON, Joel McCarthy, Angella Dravid, Tony Lyall (Sat Only) & Guests

Fri 20 & Sat 21 Mar : MC Tim Batt with BRENDHAN LOVEGROVE back from Australia, Paul Douglas, Thomas Chapman & Guests

Fri 27 & Sat 28 March : MC Sam Smith with JAMES NOKISE, Heta Dawson, Liv McKenzie & Guests

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

* R.i. : Contains Real Intelligence ... most of the time

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 6:30pm, 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 - $310 ($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.

7:30 p.m. at The Classic (Main Venue - Ground Fl)

Adult $34 / Prebook on Eventfinda & Save with Exclusive seating with tables for 2, 4, 6 and 10+ people