Get ready to unleash the laughter, as the 33rd NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo arrives this May for over three full weeks bursting with unparalleled hilarity and unforgettable live comedy.
With something for everyone, it’s the perfect time to bring your loved ones along and explore the incredible lineup of comedians. So check out these comedy shows right here in Auckland! Back the performers you already adore—and don’t miss the chance to find a new favourite!
Rich People Are Stealing From You by Guy Williams
21 - 23 MAY | Q Theatre | $30 - $35
Guy Williams is back with a brand‑new show exploring the wild world of wealth, power, and the bizarre ideas shaping public debate today. After diving deep into books, audiobooks, and more than a few questionable theories, he’s ready to break it all down with his trademark blend of sharp humour and smart social commentary.
The Cave by Abby Howells
5 - 9 MAY | Q Theatre | $28 - $36
Abby Howells, the 2023 Billy T Award–winning New Zealand comedian, is taking her solo show The Cave on tour in 2026. The show blends warmth, humour, and a touch of mystery, with its intentionally vague premise inviting you to step inside and uncover its secrets for themselves.
13 - 16 MAY | Q Theatre | $40 - $45
This isn’t a polite “sit back and smile” kind of comedy show. Stamptown is a wild, unruly, 90‑minute explosion of the best alternative acts from across the globe. Expect big laughs, bold choices, and the sort of experience you’ll want to drag your friends along to.
17 MAY | SkyCity Theatre | $45 - $70
10 comedians. 100s of jokes. 1000s of laughs. Hosted by Jack Tucker, this is your Sunday-night showcase stacked with Festival & future favourites – quick sets, sharp turns, and a room full of people having the best time.
Touching My Active Mind by David Correos
19 - 23 MAY | Q Theatre | $28 - $36
David Correos’ Touching My Active Mind is a high‑energy, chaotic comedy show that pushes his unhinged, joyful style even further. Blending a personal essay, taboo‑poking humour, a wet gag, a single prank, and a long‑held revelation, he builds a playful, unpredictable atmosphere.
Everybody Knows by Laser Kiwi
19 - 23 MAY | Herald Theatre | $29 - $40
Laser Kiwi’s Everybody Knows blends surreal sketch comedy with world‑class circus, creating a uniquely bizarre and brilliant performance. Featuring top NZ jugglers Zane and Degge and aerialist Imogen Stone, the trio brings their signature off‑the‑wall style after a strong Edinburgh Fringe run.
24 MAY | SkyCity Theatre | $45 - $70
If you want one night that feels like the whole Festival in one room, this is it. Hosted by the beloved Guy Montgomery (Fred Award winner, Logie winner, and the mastermind behind Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee), Last Laughs is the Festival’s final night out – where the stakes are high, the room is buzzing, and the big moments happen in real time. It’s also your last chance to see this year’s nominees do their thing in the same room, one after the other.