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What comedy festivals are in New Zealand?
The short answer
Three comedy festivals in New Zealand have dates ahead on the Guide. The next to open is the NZ Fringe, 12 February – 6 March 2027, in Wellington, New Zealand. The furthest ahead is the NZ International Comedy Festival (30 April – 23 May 2027). One puts on stand-up, one improv, one sketch, and two are fringes with comedy among the arts.
Coming up in New Zealand, soonest first
- NZ Fringe · 12 February – 6 March 2027 · Wellington, New Zealand · Fringe
- Dunedin Fringe Festival · 4–14 March 2027 · Dunedin, New Zealand · Fringe
- NZ International Comedy Festival · 30 April – 23 May 2027 · New Zealand · Stand-up, Sketch, Improv
Sources
- NZ Fringe: fringe.co.nz ↗
- Dunedin Fringe Festival: dunedinfringe.nz ↗
- NZ International Comedy Festival: comedyfestival.co.nz ↗
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