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NZ International Comedy Festival
A festival of stand up and other comedy shows in Auckland and Wellington each autumn; the 2027 festival runs from 30 April to 23 May.
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OrganiserNew Zealand Comedy Trust
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held1993
About the day
The festival is run under the New Zealand Comedy Trust and presents local and overseas comedians across venues in both cities. It began in 1993 at the Watershed Theatre in Auckland.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 30 April to 23 May 2027 | New Zealand | Confirmed by the organiser |
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