NZ International Comedy Festival

02/09/2026

Your 2027 Billy T Applicants have arrived 🕊️

We’re incredibly excited to introduce our line up for the 2027 Billy T Applicant Showcase!

These 18 performers will bring their A-Game, performing their strongest 5-minute set in hopes to become one of 5 Billy T Nominees next year.

Expect bold ideas, big laughs, and that electric mix of nerves and brilliance. From familiar faces to fresh voices, these are the comics you’ll be bragging about seeing early; and we couldn’t be more pumped to see them bring the thunder! ⚡️

Tickets are in our bio.. we’ll see you there!

01/09/2026

Start moshing at the front, Joel Vinsen is hosting!

Celebrating 30 Years of the Billy T Award, this is your chance to see your next favourite comedians BEFORE they make it big! Tickets are live in our bio now

25/08/2026

Michael Phelps might have to watch his back 🏊

Joel Vinsen, our 2026 Billy T Winner, performing at our Last Laughs Award Gala this year.

He’s hosting this years Billy T Applicant Showcase, where a line-up of local comedians gun for the chance to be a Billy T Nominee, a step closer to the award!

Tickets are in our bio, so grab one for yourself and a friend!

21/08/2026

A cheeky throwback to 2012 ☎️

Urzila Carlson performing at the 2012 Comedy Gala; and it’s clear she’s always had the audience in fits, especially now.

In 2011, Urzila was a Billy T Nominee - meaning she was gunning for the iconic Yellow Towel! You could find the next Urzila Carlson this year, at our Billy T Applicant Showcase in September! More info in our Bio 🤣

11/08/2026

The ultimate argument power move 🤣

Justine Smith hosting our 2026 B**** Better Have My Funny at Q Theatre.

06/08/2026

Would you believe it’s even bigger in person?

27/07/2026

I meeeaan, he does have a point 🥊

Opeti Vaka performing at our Last Laughs Gala, 2026.

20/07/2026

MUST WATCH: One of our absolute FAVOURITE moments at the 2026 Best Foods Comedy Gala.

https://youtu.be/0r7OaZbLEmc

Australian comedian, Lou Wall, at the 2026 NZ Best Foods Comedy Gal...

20/07/2026

After over a decade, he’s finally back in NZ! 🫖

One of Britain’s best-loved comedians, Alan Davies, returns to New Zealand with his latest stand-up show, Think Ahead.
Tickets are selling fast, so don’t miss your chance to see him live this July and August.

Live Nation New Zealand



16/07/2026

All these songs need a Sam Smith remix 😂

Sam Smith at the 2026 Best Foods Comedy Gala.