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Classic Comedy Club

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Auckland's home of live comedy, operating the Classic Comedy Bar and Classic Studio on Queen Street.

Last updated September 28, 2026

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Overview

The Classic Comedy Club is a live comedy venue and comedy brand based in Auckland, New Zealand. It operates the Classic Comedy Bar and the Classic Studio, both located at 321 Queen Street in central Auckland, and presents stand-up comedy, comedy festivals and related live entertainment. The venue is a well-known fixture of New Zealand's comedy scene, hosting local and international comedians, weekly showcase nights and the annual Best New Comedian competition. Its website, comedy.co.nz, functions as a broader online comedy guide for New Zealand, listing comedians, news, reviews, videos and venues alongside the club's own programme. The club also offers venue hire, comedian booking services and gift vouchers, positioning itself as both a performance space and a hub for the country's comedy industry.

History

The Classic Comedy Club is a live comedy venue and brand in Auckland, New Zealand, operating the Classic Comedy Bar and the Classic Studio at 321 Queen Street. It has become a recognised home for live comedy in the country, presenting stand-up, showcase nights and competitions. Its website, comedy.co.nz, serves as a national comedy guide covering comedians, news, reviews, videos and venues, while also promoting the club's own programme. The club runs regular weekly formats such as Big Wednesday and the Friday L8 show, and hosts the annual Best New Comedian competition. It also provides venue bookings, comedian hire and gift vouchers, supporting both audiences and performers within New Zealand's comedy industry.

Products and positioning

A central Auckland live comedy venue and online comedy guide, known as a home for New Zealand stand-up.

  • Classic Comedy Bar

    The club's main bar and performance venue at 321 Queen Street, Auckland.

  • Classic Studio

    An additional performance space used for shows such as Wilson & Paul - Live in The Classic Studio.

  • Big Wednesday

    A weekly Wednesday showcase featuring up to 12 comedians trying new material.

  • L8 Friday show

    A Friday 10pm show stacked with eight professional comedians.

  • Best New Comedian competition

    An annual competition to crown the Best New Comedian of the Year.

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