UPDATE : Thu 21, Fri 22 and Sat 23 May are SOLD OUT - we recommend either THE BiG SHOW at Q Theatre for an international line-up OR The CLASSIC L8 & LiVE show at 10:30pm on Fri/Sat

Welcome to the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival - 01 to 24 May.

Check out The Classic Pick of the fest HERE

A huge hit with Comedy Fest Fans in 2024&25, it's a Special Festival Edition of our regular Weekend Allstars Showcase from Tuesday to Saturday at 8:30pm each week from May 4 to 23 May.

Each night our Special Guest MC will be joined by a Festival Headliner plus supporting acts from across the Festival. Lineups may vary each night so check the listings to see who's hit..

Look who's talking in the Classic Comedyfest Allstars in 2026 

WEEK THREE - Tue 19 to Sat 23 May

Tue 19 May : Featuring MC Kat Davidson (Aust) with Carl Donnelly (England), Itay Dom, Henry Yan & Guests

Wed 20 May : SOLD OUT

Thu 21 May : SOLD OUT / Try THE BiG SHOW at Q Theatre - International Allstar line-up

Fri 22 May ; SOLD OUT / Try THE BiG SHOW at Q Theatre - International Allstar line-up

Sat 23 May SOLD OUT / Try THE BiG SHOW at Q Theatre - International Allstar line-up

OR Try the Classic L8 Show (Fri/Sat) at 10:30pm - tickets available

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.
Seating is cabaret-style with options for Exclusive Tables.

BOOKINGS / TICKETS / PRICES including OFF PEAK Saver
Prior booking, particularly for Exclusive Tables and Groups, is recommended otherwise door sales from 6 pm if not sold out.
GROUPS of any size just choose a combination of Tables and Single Admits to fit your group size. Yes you will ALL be seated together.

NEW - 'YOU CHOOSE DAY' - Name your own price EVERY TUESDAY - $10/ $15 / $20 / $25 / $30 (Just 20 tickets available at each price level - Hurry while stocks last)

Off Peak / Mid-Week Saver / Wed & Thurs
Single General Admit - $32 (Recommended if Exclusive Tables run out or to add extra seats to an Exclusive Table)
Exclusive Table of 2 - $64 ($32 ea) -
Exclusive Table of 4 - $120 ($31 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $186 ($30 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10+ - $290 ($29 ea)

Premium - Friday and Saturday Night
Single General Admit - $36 (Recommended if Exclusive Tables run out or to add extra seats to an Exclusive Table)
Exclusive Table of 2 - $72 ($36 ea) -
Exclusive Table of 4 - $140 ($35 ea)
Exclusive Table of 6 - $204 ($34 ea)
Exclusive Table of 10+ - $330 ($33 ea)

Bar & Ticket Office open at 6pm
Seating in the main venue commences 15 mins before the advertised showtime. All shows start on time.
Seating is allocated by tables and we fill the venue from the front.
All booked under the same name are seated together.
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 Burgers, Loaded Fries, Kaarage Chicken, Tacos & more.
We do not offer any full meal/dining options but our festival showtimes provide plenty of time to dine before or after 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.

The Classic is a licensed bar. RP18 / Supervised.
Minors under 18 can be admitted if accompanied by a parent or 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.

You obviously have good taste. Check out the full line up in the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo from 01 – 24 May at www.comedyfestival.co.nz. 

8:30 p.m. at The Classic (Main Venue - Ground Fl)

$36 Fri & Sat / $33 Wed & Thu / Tue 'You Choose the Price!'