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The best place for comedy in the capital. Your first port of call for info on stand up comedy and comedy happenings in Wellington.

For details on further events, see http://www.wellingtoncomedy.co.nz.

20/04/2026

Raw Meat Monday is cancelled tonight, Monday 20th April, on account of the state of emergency being declared in the Wellington region.

Stay safe everyone!

08/04/2026

Our Friday line up for Weekend Laughs with Tony Lyall and Lesa Macleod-Whiting has been announced, with Tony Lyall, Neil Thornton: Comedian, Leo Hollbrook, Meaghan Fisher Comedian, Ben Stokes, Sam Howard and Richard Dryden - Mirth Maker.

Tix from Eventfinda NZ, see you soon!

25/03/2026

It's a big one!

Weekend Laughs with Paul Douglas and Dave Wiggins this Saturday 28th March features:
Paul Douglas (as seen on the Comedy Gala)
Maine's Dave Wiggins
former Billy T nominee Advait
2026 Billy T nominee Samantha Hannah
Fred Award nominee Brendon Green
and introducing
Anne Cunliffe
and Brenda Hamblyn

Tix from Eventfinda NZ, see you at The Fringe Bar!

22/03/2026

Preview Laughs with Tony Lyall showcases some of the comedians preparing for the NZ International Comedy Festival in an hour showcase at The Fringe Bar

Get a taste of what's in store with acts performing the highlights and new jokes.

Find your new favourite comic!
Friday 17th April features -
MC Tony Lyall
James Nokise
Mike Fowler - Comedy
Orin Ruaine-Prattley
Opeti Vaka
Samantha Hannah

17/03/2026

Weekend Laughs with Paul Douglas and Dave Wiggins brings some of the capital's favourite comedians and guests together for a great night out of big laughs.

This month features Gabby Anderson, Aaron James Douglas, Paul Douglas, Dave Wiggins, Joana Joy, and Shane Bellamy.

Tix from Eventfinda NZ, door sales available

See you soon!

15/03/2026

Our very first Clean Laughs kicks off on Friday 27th March, with Clean Laughs with Dave Wiggins and Brendon Green, featuring Maine's Dave Wiggins, Brendon Green, Samantha Hannah, and Jerome Chandrahasen

6.30pm at The Fringe Bar, see you soon!

***This show is suitable for all ages, but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by their parental guardian***

02/03/2026

Our final Weekend Laughs at Abandoned Taproom Petone - 2026 NZ Fringe Festival show is this Saturday 7th March at Abandoned Petone as part of the New Zealand Fringe Festival

Guest MC Ben Hurley hosts a fantastic line up of Māori and Pasifika artists, with 2026 Billy T Award nominee Kiplingdc, 2025 Billy T Award winner Hoani The Comedian, Leo Hollbrook, and Aunty Lianne

Thanks to Hutt City Council for their support through the Creative New Zealand Creative Communities scheme

01/03/2026

It's our last two shows! Weekend Laughs at Abandoned Taproom Petone - 2026 NZ Fringe Festival Friday 6th March has guest MC Ben Hurley, with headline act Billy T Award winner Hoani The Comedian, Gabby Anderson, Keegan Thomas, 2026 Billy T Award nominee Kiplingdc and newcomer Petey Smith.

Hosted by Abandoned Petone, with thanks to the team from New Zealand Fringe Festival, LT McGuinness Ltd, Ava Lodge, Hutt City Council's Creative New Zealand Creative Communities scheme, and our mates at Cameron Harrison Butchery & Delicatessen

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