Comedy Shows and Open Mics in New Zealand

Filter the listings above by town or browse the map to see upcoming shows in New Zealand. New events go up every day - create a free account to be notified when shows are added in your area.

Open mic and new-act slots are usually unpaid or offer travel expenses. Paid new-act spots range £20-£50, established club acts £100-£300 a set, and headliners or corporate work commands £500-£2,000+. The fee is set by the promoter and agreed direct with the comedian.

Filter the listings by "Open Mic" to see every walk-up and new-act night in New Zealand. Most are free entry or pay-on-the-door with 3-5 minute slots for newcomers - the standard way to start performing stand-up.

Click any event for venue details, the lineup, and a link to the ticket page. Open Comedy doesn't sell tickets directly - you buy through the venue or promoter so they keep the full ticket price. A few shows are free or pay-on-the-door, noted on the event page.

Create a free Open Comedy profile, upload a couple of video clips so promoters can see your style, then click "Apply" on any open spot. Promoters reply direct - no agents, no commission. Most active promoters respond within a few days.

List a gig in under a minute - add the venue, date, the spots you have open, and your contact details. Comedians apply through the platform and you pick the lineup. Listing is free and we don't take a cut of ticket sales.