Mark your calendars because the Best Foods Comedy Gala is back for another hilarious show-stopping sell-out, hosted by multi-talented comedy sensation, Hayley Sproull! Get ready for a massive celebration of the finest local and international acts on offer in our 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival Programme. This event will be filmed for THREE.
Hayley will be leading an all-star line-up in both Auckland and Wellington, with the first few comedians being announced later this month.
This unmissable night serves as the curtain-raiser for the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo, on from 2 – 25 May 2025.
Featuring: Felicity Ward (AUS, The Office Australia, Time Bandits, Have You Been Paying Attention?), Tape Face (NZ, The Boy With Tape On His Face), Eli Matthewson (NZ, Guy Mont Spelling Bee, 7 Days, Celebrity Treasure Island), Abby Howells (NZ, 2023 Billy T Award winner), He Huang (CHI, Winner Best Newcomer 2023 - Sydney Comedy Festival), Joe Daymond (NZ), Heath Franklin's Chopper (AUS, 7 Days), Josh Thomson (NZ, 7 Days, Taskmaster NZ), Mark Simmons (UK), Henry Yan (NZ), James Mustapic (NZ, Celebrity Treasure Island), Barnie Duncan (NZ, 2024 Fred Award Winner),
Coming to Wellington only: Alayne Dick (NZ), Johanna Cosgrove (NZ), Kajun Brooking (NZ)
This event is perfect for corporate socials and hosting, or large groups, offering exclusive hospitality packages and customised hosting areas at the Aotea Centre. For more details, contact us at info@comedyfestival.co.nz.
This is the page for the Auckland show. Looking for the Wellington show? Click here!
