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Brought to you by LT McGuinness Ltd and Laughs on Tour

Weekend Laughs is a comedy showcase of some top NZ and international talent, right in the heart of Petone at Abandoned Taproom. Each show features a changing lineup of your favourite comedians and up-and-coming talent.

Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd February features:

Jeremy Corbett
The host of 7Days, and one of NZ's favourite MCs and comedians, Jeremy has headlined stages around NZ, and is appearing for one night only on the Fringe Bar stage.
"A Classic Comedy legend" Scott Blanks, Director of The Classic

Justine Smith
Having won the Billy T Award, the NZ Comedy Guild Best MC (three or four times) and the NZCG Best Female Comedian (like five or six times, losing count), Justine has established herself as one of the best bloody stand ups we have here in New Zealand.

Along with
Katy Borrows (Friday 20th Feb)
Elliott Lam (Friday 20th Feb)
Ralph Hilaga (Saturday 21st Feb)
Guanny Liu-Prosee (Saturday 21st Feb)

Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February

Jack Ansett - as seen on TaskmasterNZ
Jack has also appeared on Guy Montgomery's Guy-Mont Spelling Bee, the NZ Comedy Gala, and 7Days.

James Nokise
James has carved out a reputation in New Zealand going after everything from gangs, to politicians, to stereotypes within Pacific culture. Winner of the 2019 Fred Award, and the 2025 Topp Prize for contributions to NZ comedy.

Also featuring
Bobby Ghee
Lydia Sainsbury

Friday 6th and Saturday 7th March - showcasing Māori and Pasifika comedians, thanks to support from the Hutt City Creative Communities scheme

With MC Ben Hurley

Hoani Hotene - 2025 Billy T Award winner
A rising star in the NZ comedy scene, Hoani has opened for Joe Daymond, Tofiga, and more. His NZ Comedy Festival show sold out in 2025, and he returns for two nights only to his home base in Petone.

Also featuring
2026 Billy T Award nominee Kipling DC
Gabby Anderson (Friday 6th March)
Keegan Thomas (Friday 6th March)
and Lianne Karaitiana (Saturday 7th March)
Leo Hollbrook (Saturday 7th March)

This event made possible with support from LT McGuinness Ltd, Ava Lodge, Kiwi Gaming Foundation, Hutt Mana Trust, Ava Lodge, and the Creative Communities scheme

Tickets avilable here: https://tickets.fringe.co.nz/event/446:8189/

When

8:00PM - 11:00PM
Saturday 21 February 2026
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8:00PM - 11:00PM
Sunday 22 February 2026
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8:00PM - 11:00PM
Friday 27 February 2026
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8:00PM - 11:00PM
Saturday 28 February 2026
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8:00PM - 11:00PM
Friday 6 March 2026
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8:00PM - 11:00PM
Saturday 7 March 2026
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Where

Off-site

Hutt Central
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