The Fine Print

General Terms

  • All ticket prices include GST.
  • All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges, except as required by law.
  • General Admission (GA) events do not have allocated seating, so you will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Some venues are licensed premises and therefore age restrictions apply. These are strictly enforced. Licensed premises retain the right to refuse entry or to remove intoxicated people.
  • Consideration of performers and other audience members is paramount; mobiles must be on silent, and intoxicated and/or disruptive audience members may be asked to leave. 
  • Latecomers may not be admitted to the venue, so please arrive early to ensure you have plenty of time.
  • Please don’t heckle; this is disruptive to the comedians and other audience members. Anyone who heckles may be asked to leave.
  • The use of cameras and other recording devices may be prohibited.
  • Refer to the individual ticketing agents for their respective terms and conditions.

Covid-19 Ticketing Special Terms & Conditions

Please click here to read the Covid-19 Information page.

Comedy Festival Competitions

  • Winners will be drawn randomly on the date specified on the competition information.
  • Prizes are non-transferable or exchangeable for cash.
  • Winners will be notified by email or phone.
  • Competitions are not open to Comedy Festival employees or their immediate families.
  • Only one competition entry per person, per competition unless otherwise specified.
  • Information disclosed is for the use of the New Zealand Comedy Trust only.
  • NZ International Comedy Festival reserves the right to publicise the name of the winner through their social media networks.