From street parties to cultural festivals, no matter the season, there's always something big happening in the city centre. 

Must- Attend Events

midtown
Third Thursday of Every Month

Midtown Street Party

Come and celebrate the vibrant and unique heart of Auckland at a Midtown Street Party on the third Thursday of every month...

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Our Top Picks For Comedy Fest

Nazeem Hussain
24 MAY 2025

Archived: Nazeem Hussan

Nazeem is back in Aotearoa with his new show You Paid for This. 

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Melanie Bracewell
21, 22 & 23 MAY 2025

Archived: Melanie Bracewell

Melanie promises to bring you her signature brand of relatable, goofy and punchline-heavy stand up comedy.

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Classic Comedy
6 - 24 MAY 2025

Archived: Classic Comedy Fest Allstars

Littered with International and local headliners – Tues to Sat – across the 3 weeks of the Festival.

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Best Comedy Show
18 MAY 2025

Archived: Best Comedy Show on Earth

100’s of jokes, 1000’s of laughs! Best Comedy Show On Earth is BACK baby!

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Don't Miss Out On A Good Laugh

Tofiga Kiri Te Kanawa
5 JUL, 2025, 7.30pm

Tofiga

The Humble Kind of Comedy is back in 2025 with a brand-new show.

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13, 14 & 17 MAY 2025

Archived: Kajun Brooking Escapes the Hood

This year at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival you have the unique opportunity to witness the strength of Maori...

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Ray O'Leary
13, 14, 15,16 & 17 MAY 2025

Archived: Ray O'Leary

Ray O’Leary returns in all his suited splendour with his brand-new live show, Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!

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Bubbah
16 MAY 2025

Archived: Bubbah

Bubbah is a Samoan-New Zealand comedian, actress, and writer and will be bringing her show Pure Mature to the Festival. 

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Naked Samoans
20, 21, 22,23, 24 & 28 MAY 2025

Archived: The Last Temptation of the Naked Samoans

Iconic Comedy Troupe Naked Samoans bring their surprise new show to 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival

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21, 22 & 24 MAR 2025

Archived: I Didn't Invite You Here to Lecture Me

Outrageously funny Mika Austin takes you back to the classroom for a quick-fire education, word for word.

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Last Laughs
25 MAY 2025

Archived: Last Laughs

Farewell the Comedy Festival for another year in one glorious night out at SkyCity Theatre. In one glorious show you'll be...

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Chopper banner
30 MAY 2025 | 7PM & 9PM

Heath Franklin’s Chopper

Strap in - Chopper is back, just in time….to live again!

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