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  • 1 - 24 May 2026
    Festival
    Comedy Fest logo

    NZ International Comedy Festival 2026

    The 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods NZ is back! A full month of world-class comedy across Aotearoa - it doesn’t get much better than that.
  • 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    An orange scrapbook style image that reads 'stamptown for kidz' and has cut out images of stamptown performers - one hoola hooping, one holding microphones, one juggling. Comedy Fest logo in bottom corner

    Stamptown 4 Kidz

    You’ve heard the whispers. You’ve seen the chaos. Now Stamptown is coming out in the daylight… with a few secrets up its sleeves.
  • 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    A teal background with a black sofa chair. On either side of the image you can see half of a face poking out - on the left Matias Avaca on the right Daniel Fernandez

    Spanglish Comedy: El Diván

    "Un espectáculo de comedia de Laenye Productions, con Matías Avaca y Daniel Fernández. El Diván es una comedia en español que, desde una sesión de terapia grupal tan seria como sospechosa, explora la migración, la identidad y aquello que compartimos cuando vivimos entre culturas. Una hora para decirlo todo. Risas garantizadas. Resultados… discutibles."
  • 12 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    The words Handsome Man filled with an image of Anthony crum wearing a red nose

    Anthony Crum: Handsome Man

    Don't over sell your show they say. Well.. Never. Tell. Me. The. Odds. God's Own, Anthony Crum returns with a near PERFECT hour of Stand Up Comedy.
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    Brynley crouches in a bat like dress, wings outstretched stands in front of a maroon background.

    Brynley Stent: Bird of the Year

    In 2021, the pekapeka-tou-roa (long-tailed bat) won New Zealand’s Bird of the Year – despite being a mammal, and not at all a bird.
  • 12 -16 May 2026
    Comedy
    A photo of Richie Faavesi up close wearing a blue backwards cap and speaking into a microphone. He stands agaisnt a digitalised sparkly black and gold background. Next to him text reads '2026 comedy festival richie faavesi Living proof'

    Richie Faavesi: Living proof

    Richie Faavesi is a New Zealand comedian delivering raw, honest comedy rooted in culture, faith, family, and real-life experience.
  • 12 - 16 May 2026, 7:30pm
    Comedy
    Comedian Ivan Aristeguieta Smiling warmly, wearing a brown leather jacket with a bright green background behind him

    Ivan Aristeguieta - READY TO MAMBO

    Hold on to your maracas! South America's own Ivan Aristeguieta has become one of Australia's biggest comedy stars, and now he's finally heading back to NZ!
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    An image of James lying on his back looking up at the camera with a severe expression. He wears a leopard print suit and a red cravate

    James Mustapic Yourself Up And Get Back On That Saddle Girlfriend

    James Mustapic has been through a lot in the past year. He’s written a brand new show about it.
  • 12 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    Robyn Reynolds stands agaisnt a blue background in blue and yellow excercise gear.

    Robyn Reynolds: What Doesn't Kill You

    Heartfelt and hilarious, with a few songs thrown in!
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    A group of people on stage

    STAMPTOWN

    The New Zealand International Comedy Festival presents – STAMPTOWN This is not a “sit nicely and chuckle” comedy show. Stamptown is a raunchy, chaotic, 90 minute spectacle featuring the most exciting alternative performances from around the world.
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    12 colourful squares (pink, orange purple) with different images of Annie in a business and shirt and tie poppping out, on the phone, on the computer, making a love heart

    Annie Guo - Artificial Infidelity: How Things are Going with my A.I. Boyfriends

    Annie spent many nights during 2025 in a sci-fi universe slaying monsters with her artificial video-game boyfriends: a merman, a space gangster and a pilot. Meanwhile, her real-life partner was busy losing his soul to Path of Exile 2. It wasn't cheating; it was multitasking.
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    Close up image of Tim Batts face in front of a background of red green and orange stripes agaisnt black and grey curved lines, encased within a cartoon border with graphics and shapes. Outside black border with text that reads Eternal optimist Tim Batt Wellington 6 - 9 May, Auckland 13 - 16 May

    Tim Batt: Eternal Optimist

    It’s 2026 and tragically, comedy has become important. After years away from the festival circuit, Tim has decided it’s now time to ignore his young children and make light of the rising tide of fascism.
  • 13 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    an image of booth the clown agaisnt a blue background with lips around her head. Text reads: Kissing Booth

    Kissing Booth

    When finding love we're always told to "be yourself" but what if "yourself" is chronically comical? Two time Best Comedian (Wellington Comedy Awards) winner Booth the Clown is seeking answers.. and a little kiss...
  • 15 - 16 May 2026
    Comedy
    A cartoon image of a black brick wall with a cartoon figure of TimProvise down in the left corner, bearded and wearing a checkered shirt and sweatpants. In the centre cartoon grafitti reads TimProvise Good in the Hood

    TimProvise: Good in the Hood

    Good in the Hood is a light-hearted comedy game show that brings comedians from different cultural backgrounds together to test how well they understand each other’s lived experiences.
  • 17 May 2026
    Event
    Pink background with black text that reads Sunday 17 May, 11.30 - 6.30pm PLOT TWIST korero. Workshops. Performance. Making

    Plot Twist - Auckland Writers Festival

    Auckland Writers Festival presents a new programme that bends genres, breaks rules and rewrites the festival script.
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    Comedian Ray O'Leary holding his glasses off of his face and peering at them suspiciously, wearing a suit with a bright turqouise backdrop

    Ray O'Leary - I Can See O'Leary Now The Ray Has Gone

    When Ray O’Leary was born, winter changed to spring, a new star appeared in the heavens, and a double rainbow spontaneously appeared.
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    Samantha Hannah holds a teddy bear surrounded by other teddy bears agaisnt a pink backdrop. she is laughing and wears a floral dress and has a ribbon in her blond hair

    Samantha Hannah: Peekaboo!

    Do you remember the last time you pissed yourself laughing at someone shouting “Peekaboo!”?
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    A picture of henry holding a microphone in a grey hoodie agaisnt a brown background with a yellow star.

    Henry Cheung: Big Rice Energy

    Henry Cheung is channeling the big Chinese energy of his ancestors into his debut show - Big Rice Energy.
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    Comedian David Correos pouting his lips, wearing a blue tshirt and standing in a blue stairwell

    David Correos - Touching My Active Mind

    This is my new show, Touching My Active Mind. I’m leaning into all the fun stuff that makes a room feel alive.
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    A close up of Henry yan with his tongue sticking out in front of a vibrant neon cartoon city scape

    Henry Yan: My Mum Wants A Girlfriend (For Me)?

    Join reluctant Kiwi-born bachelor, Henry Yan as he unpacks growing up with tiger parents, being the ‘awkward guy’ no one asked for, and swiping through life with a heart full of hope but the self-awareness of chatgpt.
  • 19 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    4 side by side matching images of Jonjon with hands framing their face, beautiful pink nails and a beautiful light pink fluffy throw

    Jonjon Tolovae: MAN, I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN

    In a world controlled by the man, I ponder upon one thought “Man, i feel like a woman”.
  • 20 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    A close up photo of Geoff Rissole in front of a cartoon book shelf. Text Reads Geoff Rissole Book Club

    Geoff Rissole: Book Club

    Best-selling author Geoff Rissole explores his love of books in a sharp, silly, and relatable hour of stand-up.
  • 20 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    to the side, with a faded interior of plane background. Text reads dan boerman thinks he can land a play

    Dan Boerman Thinks He Could Land A Plane

    Could you land a plane if you had to? 46% of men surveyed are 'confident' that they could land a plane if they had to, with no training.
  • 21 - 22 May 2026
    Comedy
    ckground. Text in yellow next to it reads Thomas Chapman Work Safe

    Thomas Chapman: Work Safe

    Thomas Chapman is very funny. He is an Auckland based comic who has kept punters in Tamaki Makaurau laughing for the last few years.
  • 21 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    Comedia Guy Williams in a suit with a grey background

    Guy Williams - Rich People Are Stealing From You

    Rich People Are Stealing From You And Blaming Brown People And Trans People And Some People Believe Them Aaahhhhhh!
  • 21 - 22 May 2026
    Comedy
    Sophie Stone sits dressed like a princess agaisnt a castle backdrop.

    Sophie Stone: Winz Princess

    Because delusions of grandeur are free... Join 2025 Raw Comedy Finalist Sophie Stone on her journey through unemployment, delusion, and reintegration with reality.
  • 07 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    a series of headshots of the performers from the big show along the bottom of a red curtain. Title reads in big yellow font "The Big Show"

    The Big Show 2026

    Up to 2 hours of world class comedy. The ideal festival party for family, friends, workmates or the social network. Always a hot ticket!
  • 21 May 2026
    Comedy
    Red Background with an image of Sashi Perera sitting on a green pear surrounded by green leaves. Writing says Sashi Perera Peartree

    Sashi Perera: Pear Tree

    Sashi's family name - Perera - means pear tree in Portuguese. It's a common name in Sri Lanka where Sashi was born but never lived. Till a series of pear-shaped events saw her move back to where it all began with her white Australia husband in tow. Pear Tree is a stand-up comedy show about that.
  • 21 - 22 May 2026
    Comedy
    A delicate pink floral background with 3 photos of courtney over the top, smiling sweetly in a checkered dress, on the ground with a tiger-esque expression and looking over her shoulder in lingere

    Courtney Eggleton: Delicate Flowers

    LATE NIGHT RENDEZVOUS, EMOTIONAL OUTBURSTS AND A FAT ASS.
  • 22 - 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    A side profile of Elf who looks downward, eyes downcast. Elf has short auburn hair, painted on eyebrows and looks to be wearing a parrot suit that is red, blue and yellow

    Elf Lyons: Swan

    The giraffe-limbed icon and Gaulier-trained harlequin Elf Lyons brings her cult classic, critically acclaimed, one-woman punk reimagining of Swan Lake to New Zealand.
  • 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    the torso of Rhys Matthewson in a blue shirt and cap is imposed above a background of a island in the middle of the ocean. There is a survivor-esque logo that reads Surblibor - outwit outplay outlaugh Season 4

    Surblibor: Season 4

    Surblibor is back for its fourth season, and this year it's bigger than ever. Bigger venue, bigger challenges, and (because we truly can’t afford more)... the same prize: the title of Sole Surblibor and $1000 cold hard cash.
  • 23 May 2026
    Comedy
    Several photos of comedians superimposed over an orange background

    Asian Comedy Takeover

    The Asian Comedy Takeover is back for one night only!
  • 29 May 2026
    Event
    Brodie Kane in front of some plants and painting

    KIWI YARNS

    Brodie Kane is the host of the award-winning podcast Kiwi Yarns, where she sits down with some of Aotearoa’s most interesting people for honest, no-frills conversations.
  • 3 - 20 June 2026
    Theatre
    3 people stand in front of a yellow background, a white picket fence with a blue letterbox between. In the foreground a man with a black beanie, a colourful shirt and red back pack looks out at the camera. Behind him there is a man all in white holding a spade looking quizzically at the first man, and a women on the mans other side holding a blue phone, also dressed all in white.

    Balloon Dog

    Would you open your door to a stranger? A beautifully tender tale that reveals that we’re more alike than we think.
  • 18 - 20 June 2026
    Dance
    An image of two dancers agaisnt a beige background with a white asterix-esque shape in the centre. one wears a white singlet adn black pants and has long hair, she bends backwards slightly as she holds the other dancer upsider down over her shoulder and looks off camera. The upside down dancer wears a blue singlet and black pants and looks direct to camer

    LOL: Language of Limbs

    Experience five bold new dance works choreographed and performed by the talented Year 2 dancers of Unitec Dance.
  • 26 - 27 June 2026
    Dance
    Several photographs of Beast dancers in denim jackets with a grafitti style writing in the middle reading beast

    Beast & Homies

    BEAST & HOMIES is a high-energy street dance showcase celebrating Pacific identity, culture, and excellence, featuring powerful choreography, diverse styles, and a collective of world-class dancers from our own backyard.
  • 02-19 July 2026
    Theatre
    Actors Jarod Rawiri and Renaye Tamati are in blue denim outfits, very close to one another as if about to kiss

    Constellations

    Grounded in Aotearoa and alive with the spirit of renewal, this is a story that reminds us every moment contains infinite possibilities.
  • 03 July 2026
    Music
    An image of the band borderline sitting round a round table wearing bright colours

    Borderline

    Hailing from Auckland, Borderline is Ben Glanfield [guitar, vocals, keys], Jackson Boswell [drums, vocals], Matthew McFadden [lead guitar], and Max Harries [bass, sax].
  • 11 July 2026
    Dance
    An image of a black and white bollywood dancer with her arm raised agaisnt an orange background. Yellow text reads Legendary mortgages & Insurances presents Iconic - 150 Performers, 50 performances, ones showcase, Paisa Vasool. An auckland school of bollywood showcase in association with bollywood united & The Nartikas. Saturday 11 July 2026 Q Theatre 7pm Tix on Sale from 9 Ma

    ICONIC - An Auckland School of Bollywood Showcase

    150 performers. 50 iconic Bollywood songs. One unforgettable night. Join to witness Auckland School of Bollywood's first ever show-case.
  • 15 - 18 July 2026
    Theatre
    A Black and white image of Eddie/Suzy Izzard performing Shakespeare's Hamlet, Izzard is mid-action and wearing a black blazer and fishnet stockings

    EDDIE IZZARD PERFORMS SHAKESPEARE'S HAMLET

    BOHM PRESENTS EDDIE IZZARD THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET This production comes directly from her critically acclaimed solo performances of Shakespeare’s HAMLET, which were triple-extended in New York, Chicago, and London.
  • 21 - 25 July 2026
    Dance
    An Image of an open mouth with red lipstick, being squished by a hand with pink nailpolish and a ring that says love. Text reads Dynamotion presents Sharp Teeth 21 - 215 July, Q Theatre Rangatira

    Sharp Teeth

    Sharp Teeth is a surreal, high-energy dance theatre work exploring love’s bite—tender, brutal, and absurd. From the creators of Dynamotion, expect a collision of bold visuals, comedy, and heartbreak.
  • 4 - 8 August 2026
    Theatre
    A man sits in front of a mirror with lights looking back over his shoulder at the camera. He is writing on a piece of paper and wearing a black shirt. In the mirror we see the same man in front of a highway wearing a black singlet and trucker cap

    Over and Out

    In this award-winning verbatim comedy show, Burling brings a real interview, a big character, and even bigger questions to the stage. Buckle up. This is verbatim theatre with serious mileage.
  • 3-20 September 2026
    Theatre
    Actor Stephen Lovatt stares deadpan into the camera while an unseen person holds a staple gun to his face

    JOB

    She’s a tech girlie with a heavy tote bag. He’s the therapist deciding if she’s safe to go back to work. She says she’s fine. He says he’s listening.
  • 4 September 2026
    Music
    Drawn folk style image of Mel Parsons and guitar surrounding by lillies.

    MEL PARSONS - Castle Hill album release tour

    Singer-songwriting luminary, Mel Parsons, has announced a seven-date national theatre tour with her band in August and September 2026, celebrating her much-anticipated new album, Castle Hill.
  • 5 September 2026
    Music
    An image of Leonard Cohen singing into a microphone in front of a red curtain with yellow text that reads 'Imperfect Offering performs the music of leonard cohen"

    That's How the Light Gets In - The Music of Leonard Cohen

    Imperfect Offering’s nine-piece band honours Leonard Cohen in a concert commemorating his enduring spirit and featuring his beloved songs and poetry.  This 10th anniversary series promises a rich, uplifting, sell-out experience.
  • 11 - 12 September 2026
    Comedy
    An image of Chris Parker resting his elbows on a reflective surface and his hands agaisnt his head agaisnt a purple gradient background. he is reflected back again underneath himself He wears a green shirt and glasses

    Chris Parker: Take a Good Hard Look at Me

    From appearing on your TVs (Have You Been Paying Attention, Thank God You're Here), crashing out online (Instagram, TikTok), or chatting up strangers at the local dog park. My (Chris Parker) intent has always been pure and simple. For you to take a good, hard look at ME!
  • 25 - 26 September 2026
    Dance
    A women with hair clipped back, wearing a black tie dye play suit and black shoes, looks off pensively whilst sitting on a toy army grey truck on fake grass in front of a background that looks a bit like sky / mountains.

    Big Low Dream

    Dreaming big in a time of unravelling, Big Low Dream is a new contemporary dance work that brings our waking dreams to reality.
  • 12 November - 5 December 2026
    Comedy
    Actors Morgana O'Reily & Chris Parker in brown tracksuits, with a grim look on their facepuffing and sweating, spitting water out of their mouths

    Marathon

    The unbelievable true story of one of the strangest sporting events of all time – the 1904 Olympic Marathon.
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