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## Comedy Events in Nelson - **Event Name**: GOMIL - Grumpy Old Man in Lycra - **Description**: Award-winning actor Mark Hadlow returns to the stage with a hilarious and deeply relatable sequel to the nationwide hit MAMIL (Middle Aged Man in Lycra). Written and directed by Gregory Cooper, GOMIL follows Wayne, founder of the original MAMIL cycling g - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/gomil-grumpy-old-man-in-lycra/200030335728830 - **Venue**: 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iYzY5Y2ZlNzI2ZThhN2Q1YzY5ODU1ZTIyN2I5MzU2ZDY2ZGNhODM3OTAyMzQyZjkzMzFmYTNmNDM5YTQ1NDRhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2ZmY2IwNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDQ0NDU2MQ.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, sports, workshops, comedy, trips-adventures, entertainment, cycling, storytelling - **Event Name**: Jarred Fell LIVE comedy magic show - **Description**: Get ready for a night of big laughs, mind-blowing magic, and high-energy entertainment as Jarred Fell hits the stage at Armadillos Richmond! Known for his quick wit, cheeky humour, and incredible magic skills, Jarred has performed all over the world and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 36 - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jul 31 2026 at 08:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/jarred-fell-live-comedy-magic-show/200030086795157 - **Venue**: 183 Queen St, Richmond 7020, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80MTBmMzc2MGE1ODg3YTVkMWNiNGQ5YjNjYmU5NzI1YWM0ZDM2OGM2NmQ3NDlmYTkwMWM3MGQxYWJiNmM4OWUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDgyMDAyMA.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, magic-show - **Event Name**: Cori Gonzalez Stand Up Comedy - **Description**: Saturday 5th Sept Cori Gonzalez Stand Up Comedy Dinner and doors from 6pm, Show from 8pm Tickets $25 from event finda or $30 on the door. Contact the Playhouse directly for table bookings. The funniest guys around! His resumé includes the movie “What We - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 23 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/cori-gonzalez-stand-up-comedy/200030245581152 - **Venue**: 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjYxZmY2ZTU0MDg2NjI0Nzk5ODE0NmM3MjZhZWU4YTI3MjQwNjk2M2Q1NDQxYjY1NDk5MjQ0Zjc3NGM0NzIyYi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNjk3LWRjZjdiZDNkLWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0MDM5ODAx.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment - **Event Name**: Abra Cadabaret Volume 2 (R18) - **Description**: Tickets are live ! http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/aug/nmt-abra-cadabaret Abra Cadabaret R18 Saturday 1 August 2026 Red Door Theatre Doors/Bar open from 7pm Show starts 8pm Circus Magic Dance Drag Comedy What to expect : Award winning Produc - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 29 - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/abra-cadabaret-volume-2-r18/200030100425259 - **Venue**: Nelson Musical Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80NDc4MDkzNDBjMDUzNGI3NmIyZGI4NDRjZWQzN2NjZmJjY2NmMDQyY2RkMTVkNzU0ZjA4ZjVmY2VmOTRjZDAxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ5MDIwMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDU3MDY5MQ.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, dance, art, theatre, comedy, magic-show, belly-dance - **Event Name**: Great Western Murder Mystery - **Description**: NZ's Longest Running interactive comedy show returns with a brand new Murder! This year is a Western theme so saddle up your posse and try to solve this dastardly deed! - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/great-western-murder-mystery/200030420867419 - **Venue**: Theatre Royal Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lN2RhZDBiN2MzZGZjOWY4MjU3ZGQ2YTIzNmU4NzI0NWFiNzBhYTM1N2ZkYTNmMjY3OTEzY2QwNGI0YjgwY2RhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3My1kYzA1MDYwNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDM2MjE1OQ.avif - **Categories**: comedy - **Event Name**: OPEN MIC COMEDY - Chris Lippy & Max George - **Description**: Richmond Comedy club STRIKES AGAIN! Wednesday 5th of August we return to The Star Tavern for a night of live entertainment Hosted by Chris Lippy and our headline act Max George! Get ready for a night of laughter Bring your mates, grab a drink or two and - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Wed Aug 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/open-mic-comedy-chris-lippy-and-max-george/200030406914202 - **Venue**: 252 queen street - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85MWE5MmM1OWQ2NmU3YzdhMDFiYzNlZDY0YTRjYzkxNDY2NjRhMTcxOWUxMjgyZjJiZDMyNzg0MWMxZjM2Njg2LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMyZjE5MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODQ3OTgyNjg.avif - **Categories**: open-mic, comedy - **Event Name**: Extra Lives - The Interactive Video Game Concert - **Description**: Extra Lives is an interactive video game concert where the audience becomes the hero in a live, choose-your-own-adventure story. Blending live music, comedy, storytelling, audience voting and retro game-inspired visuals, Extra Lives invites the whole roo - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/extra-lives-the-interactive-video-game-concert/200030330365039 - **Venue**: 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9kZDk2NTE2YjZjYWZhNzY2Zjg4ZDIwY2NhNjE5YjUzNjcxZDRkOWYxZjI3NzJlZjE2NzFmZDVhZDg3ODM4YmEyLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjMDMwMjA0LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg0ODczMDMx.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, trips-adventures, live-music, comedy, storytelling - **Event Name**: My Name is (not) Mum - **Description**: Forget the clichés; we share the hilariously honest truths of motherhood. By exploring the unfiltered highs and lows—from laundry monsters to genuine reflection—our stories reveal how this relatable experience truly changes you. Join these outstanding wom - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 37 - **Date**: Fri Aug 07 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri Aug 07 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/my-name-is-not-mum/200029986466218 - **Venue**: Fairfield House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hZmUxOTI0MWVkOTAxNzM1NTVlMjMyM2IyMGIxMjM2MmMzMTU0NTdlYjYzODYyMGI2MTZmMzUyMzdhZjYwMDM4LXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDUwNC1kYzJiOGVjNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTc4Njk0Mg.avif - **Categories**: pop ## Trending Events in Nelson - **Event Name**: Twisted Frequency 2027 - **Description**: We on whānau, get yourselves to Twisted Frequency this summer for five days of pure Aotearoa underground goodness led by talented creatives and GC’s from around the motu and the world. The longer-term future of the fest is still up in the air, but one t - **Venue**: Cobb Valley Rd, Upper Takaka, Takaka 7183, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/30edf8d02443b5e7676d376ae4c0b39fa4ff39075528c52c9b77d625e7d5adef-rimg-w1200-h629-dc110a0a-gmir?v=1784525992 - **Event Name**: THE UNDERGROUND – BACK AT THE BOATHOUSE - **Description**: The Underground return to The Boathouse Nelson with their no frills, in yer face, hows ya father blend of high energy Britrock bangers from across the ages. Expect classics from The Jam, The Who, The Cure, The Police, Arctic Monkeys, Stereophonics, The S - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f705e78eaf8e5a16d173d4cc04cec75a63d991b9413e74c1254755c3b486a440-rimg-w720-h1040-dc030303-gmir?v=1784559260 - **Event Name**: NELSON - NZ FISHING HUNTING & 4X4 EXPO - **Description**: Nelson, something new is coming. After four successful years building the New Zealand Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo in Rotorua, we are bringing the experience to the top of the South Island. The first Nelson edition of the Expo will take place from 16 - **Venue**: Trafalgar Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d4064d10458335879db0734dc1a58e396b29b1ffa16a3954cc4fb3ccffc24252-rimg-w820-h360-dc020202-gmir?v=1784894833 - **Event Name**: The Extravaganza Fair - Nelson / Tasman - **Description**: 🎪✨ ROLL UP, ROLL UP – THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! ✨🎪 🎉 Celebrating 11 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! 🎉 New Zealand’s biggest and most fabulous travelling fair is rolling back into town – and you’re invited! We’re bringing grassroots charm - **Venue**: Richmond Park Raceway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5c07705d21e16725f759da36e36af3ddcc695e3c058e023ee56e097a898c52ed-rimg-w933-h617-dc010101-gmir?v=1784726351 - **Event Name**: Nelson A&P Show - Golden Edge 2025 - **Description**: 132nd NELSON A&P SHOW Friday 20 Nov: 2pm-5pm (beginning of Equestrian & Woodchopping Programmes - free entry). Saturday 21 Nov: 9am-4pm & Sunday 22 Nov: 9am-4pm (Full Show Programme - see ticket prices below). Entering the Show Competitions? - **Venue**: The Golden Edge Nelson A & P Show - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ad3f51c46462f0df19b56c53759ed96b1d35c6474b1aca03da55881d0a8309ec-rimg-w1200-h676-dc786145-gmir?v=1784427322 - **Event Name**: Machine de Cirque - **Description**: Nelson Arts Festival exclusive. This October, internationally acclaimed circus company Machine de Cirque will bring their extraordinary show to Whakatū Nelson for a strictly limited season at Trafalgar Centre. Having performed more than 700 shows acros - **Venue**: Trafalgar Venues - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4def7b7a354358a61dc3479fd74b1cc485fb3ea09bc7800e57130c704f34f331-rimg-w1200-h800-dc010002-gmir?v=1784268884 - **Event Name**: INSPIRE Festival - **Description**: INSPIRE Festival is for all tamariki aged 8-13 (up to year 8) who are interested in STEAMS learning.About this EventINSPIRE Festival is 4-5 Sept 2026!$60 per child per day f - **Venue**: Nayland College - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/71822323425b619a5e83f64bb429ba00863a40b08b84ad49966e1d48af5a007e-rimg-w1200-h606-dc73b7c5-gmir.jpg?v=1769810810 - **Event Name**: Hermsen County's Western Ball at Fairfield House - **Description**: Hey Nelson! Dust off your boots, straighten your bolo ties, and prepare for a night of country music, western elegance, and unforgettable memories. Join Hermsen County for our very first Western Ball at the beautiful Fairfield House. With tickets limite - **Venue**: Fairfield House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/70a0b081c59d128177f73d8787dcd513a62e057037b232282d920175f03c423a-rimg-w1200-h628-dc90421b-gmir?v=1784284253 - **Event Name**: The Best of THE CURE & SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES Live - Nelson - **Description**: Sanctuary Events proudly present.. OTHER VOICES perform the music of THE CURE & SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES Live!!! Following the successful sold out NZ tour in 2024 we are finally bringing this show to Nelson! This time we will be showcasing a speci - **Venue**: 183 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/130b831b3323ac655d838833b11480bb508aeb13a5ad2e100f28ddf13f29f5c9-rimg-w1200-h1696-dc141418-gmir?v=1784872990 ## Browse Comedy Events by Date - [Comedy Events Today in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/comedy--today) - [Comedy Events This Weekend in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/comedy--this-weekend) - [Comedy Events in July in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/comedy--july) - [Comedy Events in August in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/comedy--august) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Comedy events in Nelson? - **A:** GOMIL - Grumpy Old Man in Lycra (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), Jarred Fell LIVE comedy magic show (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at 183 Queen St, Richmond 7020, New Zealand), Cori Gonzalez Stand Up Comedy (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081), Abra Cadabaret Volume 2 (R18) (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 08:00 pm at Nelson Musical Theatre), Great Western Murder Mystery (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Theatre Royal Nelson). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Nelson in July 2026? - **A:** Jarred Fell LIVE comedy magic show (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at 183 Queen St, Richmond 7020, New Zealand). - **Q**: How can I find Comedy events in Nelson? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Comedy events in Nelson on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Comedy events in Nelson? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Comedy events in Nelson? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Comedy events in Nelson include 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010, 183 Queen St, Richmond 7020, New Zealand, 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Comedy events in Nelson? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Comedy events in Nelson include Theatre Royal Nelson, Armadillos Richmond, The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre Restaurant. - **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available? - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. 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