All off May there's been huge laughs, unreal vibes and now we're down to the last week of the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival!
Another week rolls on with a stacked list of local legends and international stars ready to make you laugh your socks off.
Rally your crew and make sure you get to a show before the festival ends 24 May, there's still plenty of time to laugh! 🤣
🎟 Book through the link in bio.
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🌟 Winter/Matariki at Basement Theatre
22 shows. 2 June to 29 August. One of Auckland's most loved theatres is glowing all winter long.
Comedy, dance, poetry, political clowning, new works, and community — there's something on every week.
View all shows and book now. 🎭
This is your mid-doomscroll cleanse. 🛑✨
Here’s the brilliant Robyn Reynolds improvising stand-up at the @nzcomedyfestival about doomscrolling with an adorable story about her grandma and Reddit.
🚨 LAST CHANCE TONIGHT: Catch Robyn's solo show ‘What Doesn't Kill You’ at 8 PM tonight at Q Theatre!
🎲 THE DICE SHOW FINALE: If you love a stand up comedy chaos panel show (and comedians doing unexpected mid-set push-ups), grab tickets for our final Comedy Festival show this Tuesday 19 May. The lineup is massive as will the laughs be. Tickets are on iTicket. 🎟️
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Free Ticket Friday is BACK! We're giving away a double pass to the Anirudh XV Tour at The Trusts Arena, Auckland on 1 June 2026! 🎶⚡
Anirudh Ravichander is the hitmaker behind some of the biggest soundtracks in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema - with over 13 billion Spotify streams and a fanbase that spans the globe. He's coming to Auckland with a brand-new show, 15 years in the making. Bigger production, bigger sound, unforgettable night.
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Follow iTICKET 🎟️
2. Tag someone who needs this concert in their life 🎤
ENTRIES CLOSE Tuesday 19 May at 3pm. 1 WINNER will be randomly selected and announced in the comments section. Winner can choose from CAT 3 seats or XV Standing Zone (must be 12+). Open to NZ residents aged 18+. THE FINE PRINT: This giveaway is hosted by iTICKET. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta.
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🤠 One week to go, Tussock Country is almost here!
Gore's about to come alive for ten days of incredible live music, good food, and the kind of warm southern hospitality that makes you never want to leave.
But Tussock is so much more than great gigs. Dive into the workshop programme and learn something new — songwriting, yodelling, line dancing, or mastering the perfect cheese roll. 🧀
60+ events celebrating music, food, rural life and community. Bringing together artists, locals and country music lovers from right across Aotearoa.
View the full schedule and get your tickets now. Link in bio 🎟️
The Palmerston North Women's Lifestyle Expo is up next!
Grab the girls and make a day of it. There's shopping, fashion, beauty, food, wellness and so much more!
💜 THIS WEEKEND! Sat & Sun, 10am - 4pm
💜 Fly Palmy Arena
💜 Earlybird tickets end Friday via our link in bio
Wellington, who’s still up for a laugh? 🌙
The New Zealand Comedy Trust presents Late Laughs, sorted by iTICKET.
This late-night comedy series runs throughout the Festival in Wellington, serving up some of the most unpredictable, chaotic, and unforgettable moments of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
Head to the beautiful Hannah Playhouse and catch some of Aotearoa’s sharpest comedians well past your bedtime.
WEEK TWO LINE-UP
Friday 15 May – 9:30pm
Hosted by Hot Department
Featuring: Benny Feldman, Sean Collier, Samantha Hannah, Joel Vinsen and Elena Smith-Beech
Saturday 16 May – 9:30pm
Hosted by David Correos
Featuring: Henry Yan, Kipling DC, Mo Munn, Ginge & Minge and Mike Fowler
Every night features a completely different line-up, so if you loved one show, there’s every reason to come back for more.
Get your tickets now at comedyfestival.co.nz
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NZ International Comedy Festival is well underway, and we want to share some laughs with you this May!
Here's your chance to WIN a double pass to The BIG SHOW #2 at Q Theatre, Auckland. The winner can pick their favourite night to head to the show between 21 May and 23 May 2026.
This massive lineup features Australian MC Kat Davidson alongside Irish legend John Lynn, England’s Carl Donnelly, and our very own comedy queen, Justine Smith. Forget the stress of event day - we’ve got your laughs sorted.
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Follow iTICKET
2. Tag the friend who has the loudest, most infectious laugh in the room. 🤣
ENTRIES CLOSE Tuesday 12 May at 3pm. 1 WINNER will be randomly selected and announced in the comments section. Open to NZ residents aged 18+. THE FINE PRINT: This giveaway is hosted by iTICKET. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta.
Don't want to leave it to chance? Secure your tickets through the link in bio.
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⚡️ The ice is set: Get ready to feel the thunder! ⚡️
The Dunedin Thunder are back and ready to bring the heat this season! Experience fast-paced, hard-hitting action and a rivalry as intense as anything you'll see in the NHL. 🏒
Grab a season pass (starting from just $100) before the first game this weekend!
Family-friendly options = kids U3 go free with a paying adult.
Those are deals you can't miss, book now! 🎟 https://nz.iticket.io/thunder-nzihl-2026-season
The Auckland Spring Armageddon Expo is back from 23-26 October at the Auckland showgrounds! VIP tickets are ON SALE NOW 🙌
Find out what's included and book yours here: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/oct/spring-armageddon-vip
☕️🍫 Tickets for The Chocolate and Coffee Festival are officially on sale today!!
Returning to the Viaduct Events Centre 26 – 27 September, you’ll have two days to explore over 60 artisan exhibitors, gourmet samples, and specialty brews.
What’s new for 2026?
For the first time ever, you can grab a Weekend Pass to enjoy the full experience on BOTH Saturday and Sunday! Plus, if you book now, you can snag an Earlybird discount to save on your entry.
Want to level up your festival game?
🍷 The Lounge Pass ($60): Your private oasis to relax between tastings.
🛍️ Festival Bag ($15.95): The perfect way to stash all those handcrafted discoveries.
🎟️ Get your Earlybird tickets here: https://nz.iticket.io/chocolate-and-coffee-2026
THE ULTIMATE MOTHER’S DAY TREAT 🌸
#FreeTicketFriday is dedicated to the Mums! We’re giving away a DOUBLE PASS to the Women’s Lifestyle Expo at your choice of the remaining 2026 locations. It’s the perfect way to say "thanks" with a day of pampering, artisan shopping, and wellness. 🥂✨
THE REMAINING SHOWS
📍 Palmerston North: 16 - 17 May
📍 Hawkes Bay: 27 - 28 June
📍 Hamilton: 22 - 23 August
📍 Tauranga: 19 - 22 September
📍 Christchurch: 10 - 11 October
HOW TO ENTER
1. FOLLOW iTICKET (stay tuned for weekly wins!)
2. TAG your Mum, or a mum friend who deserves relaxing day out. (1 tag = 1 entry)
THE FINE PRINT: entries close on Tuesday, 5 May at 3pm. 1 winner will be randomly selected and announced in the comments section. Open to NZ residents aged 18+. This giveaway is hosted by iTICKET. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta.
🎟️ WANT TO SECURE THE GIFT NOW? 💜
Lock in your Mother’s Day gift early and grab tickets through the link in bio.
