Up to 2 hours of world class comedy. The ideal festival party for family, friends, workmates or the social network. Always a hot ticket!

$44.50 - $47.50
100 minutes
07 - 23 May 2026
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The Big Show just got bigger!

Not ONE but TWO weeks in 2026.  

BIG SHOW #1 (Thu 7 to Sat 9) 
Featuring festival headliners from the UK, MC DANNY WARD, PHIL NICHOL, JIMMY McGHIE and Guests.

BIG SHOW #2 closes out the fest (Thu 21 to Sat 23 May) 
Featuring MC KAT DAVIDSON (Aust) with JOHN LYNN (Ireland), CARL DONNELLY (England) and our own JUSTINE SMITH. 

Presented by comedy.co.nz productions 

Created by An International Showcase

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