Laugh Your Mask Off – The Gala

Toitoi Opera House 101 Hastings Street South,, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

A massive night of comedy, cabaret and craziness to kick start the weekend! Hosted by Ben Hurley, the Gala presents the best of the weekend - featuring comedy, music, burlesque, aerials, chainsaw juggling, mind reading and whole lot more -  bringing laughter and madness to the Opera House stage. So, do your mind, body and […]

Anita Wigl’it – The Life Of A Funny Girl

Cabana Shakespeare Road, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Get to know Anita Wigl'it, star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' in this kooky, hilarious and tell all one-woman show, 'The Life of a Funny Girl!'. Over a fabulous 90 minutes, travel back in time to 1989 when a little boy with a big personality was born. Then follow him as he grows up […]

The Paul Paul Comedy Night – with Paul Ego and Paul Douglas

Cabana Shakespeare Road, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Two of NZ’s best standup comedians bring you ‘The Paul Paul Comedy Night’, a 2-hour showcase of world-class comedy from easily the best Pauls in the business. Features “NZ’s Top Professional Comedian” Paul Ego, a legend of stage and small screen. Ego has over 25 years of comedy experience and is a much-in-demand live performer. […]

Gentle Man – The Best of Chris Parker

MTG Century Theatre 65 Marine Parade, Napier South, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Join award-winning comedian Chris Parker on tour for a night of his greatest hits. A rising star of the New Zealand comedy scene, Chris has been seen on TV on 7 Days, Jono and Ben, Funny Girls and Have You Been Paying Attention as well as making a name for himself with his Instagram presence and […]

Peak Comedy

The Peak House Te Mata Peak Road, Havelock North, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

A handful of the best local and visiting talent. Come along early for a meal and stay for the show. High on the hill, overlooking the Hawke's Bay is Peak House. Steeped in history with panoramic views, our venue is just five minutes drive from the Havelock North Village, yet feels like a world away. […]

National Poetry Day

Various Venues

Friday August 26 is the 25th National Poetry Day. From 11am Napier Live Poets are Taking it to the Streets, with live performance poetry all down Emerson Street. From 4pm Common Poets Society will have a poet on call outside Common Room on Heretaunga Street East, live composing poems for passers by on a vintage […]

Kevin Bloody Wilson F.U.P.C. Tour

Napier Municipal Theatre 119 Tennyson Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

The outrageously funny KEVIN BLOODY WILSON returns to NZ bringing Kiwi’s another side-spitting dose of his original fair-dinkum Aussie humour supported by Jenny Talia from Australia. Since releasing his first hugely popular album “Your Average Australian Yobbo” in 1984 and hit songs like “Hey Santa Claus”, Kevin Bloody Wilson has become a comedy institution around the globe. […]

Jarred Fell – Live & Up Close

Cabana Shakespeare Road, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Comedian Magician Jarred Fell is back in Napier Baby! Bringing his Award Winning show to town for a one night only event at the sexy Cabana Room! Jarred has performed in the jungles of Malaysia to the bright lights of Las Vegas and recently stared on NBC's hit Comedy Series ' Bring The Funny' say […]

Sad Boi, Funny Guy with Simon Kay

Cabana Shakespeare Road, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

He's back where it all began! After a sold-out Auckland Fringe season, you can see him in his hometown, ready to show all his teachers he is in fact funny. His clever punchlines mixed with a touch of the absurd will leave you in stitches. One night only, don't miss it! Simon is a ‘Sad […]

Hawkes Bay Comedy Open Mic

Cabana Shakespeare Road, Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Hawkes Bay Comedy Open Mic nights provide budding comedians with a safe place to strut their stuff and experienced comics a place to try new material. Come and see the best comics of the bay and visiting comics from around the country. If you want to have a go yourself, contact us through the Hawkes […]

Jimmy Carr – Terribly Funny

Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre 109 Hastings Street South, Eastbourne Corner, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

BOHM Presents Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny Star of the UK’s most-streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy is back on the road with brand new material for 2023.Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things.Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love.But they’re just jokes - they are […]

Laugh your A** off Stand-up Allstars

Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre 109 Hastings Street South, Eastbourne Corner, Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Come enjoy a line-up of all-star comedians for an hour of stand-up to make your sides, belly and face ache! Hosted by New Zealand favourite Chris Parker, with headliner Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, complemented by Gabby Anderson and Courtney Dawson, we guarantee more laughs than you ever thought possible. Chris Parker - 7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, Have […]

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