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  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 14 - 15 May 2026
    Comedy
    Comedian Ben Knight Smiling as he talks into a microphone on stage, text reads Ben Knight - The Parent/Teacher Interview

    Ben Knight - The Parent/Teacher Interview

    Ever wondered what teachers really think about you, your kids and the education system? Enjoy an hour of brutally honest comedy, hosted by teacher Ben Knight.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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
    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.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!”?
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 14 - 15 May 2026
    Comedy
    A digitalised photo fo Alan McElroy in profile wearing a watermelon shirrt with a cartoon image behind him, flames on a building, a flying shopping trolley, fish, cat, and inflatable flamingo

    Alan McElroy: I Am Chaos

    Alan McElroy returns with the final part of his accidental trilogy.
  • 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.
  • 15 May 2026
    Comedy
    An orange background behind an image of Justine Smith in a pink leopard print top. To the side of her text reads B**** Bettter have my funny, hosted by Justine Smith

    B**** Better Have My Funny

    The New Zealand Comedy Trust presents – B**** Better Have My Funny. A comedy show. A party. A public service.
  • 14 - 15 May 2026
    Comedy
    a street fighter 2 pinball machine stand in front of a purple lightening background next to it sits Shady Tapu in a blue letterman jacket and a backwards cap.

    Shady Tupu: Shady's Aftermath

    Raised in the 90s without a father, Award Winning Comic Shady Tupu grew up learning life the hard way — through streets, mistakes, and survival.
  • 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
    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
    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...
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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”.
  • 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.
  • 15 May 2026
    Comedy
    A man stands on a purple stage with fireworks going off beside him

    Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour

    The New Zealand Comedy Trust & STAMPTOWN presents – Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour He’s done a 10-week Off-Broadway run in New York City, and now he’s headed to Aotearoa for the first time ever… and we’re not totally sure what’s about to happen.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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