The Home of Live Comedy is ending 2025 with a bang!

Get ready for a festive feast of laughs with the best headliners and hottest rising stars taking the stage this Christmas season.

Bookings are now open, but here’s the deal: the Christmas season is our busiest time of the year, with limited shows and limited seats, so book early to secure your spot!

While the 8pm Friday & Saturday Classic Christmas Comedy Showcase is the obvious go-to, don’t forget about our other favourites:

  • Big Wednesday every Wednesday

  • Thursday PRO NiGHTS

Classic Christmas Comedy Showcase | Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Fri 21 Nov – Sat 20 Dec

Premium line-ups this season:

  • Fri 21 & Sat 22 Nov: Rhys Mathewson, Lana Walters, Alan McElroy (Sat), Paul Douglas (Sat)

  • Fri 29 & Sat 30 Nov: Alan McElroy, Paul Douglas & Guests

  • Fri 5 & Sat 6 Dec: Jeremy Elwood, James Nokise, Brendhan Lovegrove & Guests

  • Fri 12 & Sat 13 Dec: MC Tony Lyall, Rhys Mathewson, Michele A’Court, Ben Hurley & JJ Whitehead (Canada)

  • Fri 19 & Sat 20 Dec: Justine Smith & Guests

The Classic is a licensed bar and strictly R18 - mature content ahead! Anyone under 25 must present NZ ID (Driver’s License, Passport, or HNZ 18+ Card). No ID, no entry. No exceptions.

Laughs, cocktails and Christmas cheer guaranteed! Don’t miss your chance to end 2025 on a high note.

$2.50 per hour to a max of $12.50 on weekends and a $12.50 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more

Last updated: 24 November 2025