Witness the crazy comedy shows 2026 in Nelson at the venues near you to laugh till your belly hurts. You cannot miss the chance to witness the popular names of the comedy scene. There are improv workshops, comedy class and comedy shows in Nelson too where you can try your hands out.
Lighten yourself and laugh it out at a stand up comedy event happening near you in Nelson.
## 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: 3 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iYzY5Y2ZlNzI2ZThhN2Q1YzY5ODU1ZTIyN2I5MzU2ZDY2ZGNhODM3OTAyMzQyZjkzMzFmYTNmNDM5YTQ1NDRhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4YzgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzI5NzQxMA.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, sports, workshops, comedy, trips-adventures, entertainment, cycling, storytelling - **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: 43 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjYxZmY2ZTU0MDg2NjI0Nzk5ODE0NmM3MjZhZWU4YTI3MjQwNjk2M2Q1NDQxYjY1NDk5MjQ0Zjc3NGM0NzIyYi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNjk3LWRjZjhiODM4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3OTk1NDE2.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment - **Event Name**: Standup Comedy Night - **Description**: COMEDY NIGHT IS COMING TO McCashins! Click the link to get you ticket https://events.humanitix.com/andre-king-standup-comedy-fundraiser Get ready for a night packed with laughter, outrageous stories, and unforgettable entertainment as award-winning come - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 98 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/standup-comedy-night/200030453724140 - **Venue**: McCashin's Tap Room - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9jZDgwYmI1NTUyNDUyOWRmYTZhMWIyN2Y3MzIyYWNiNmUyZTNhOTc5ZWEyNzg1ZDU0MjE3YTAyYTM0MGIxZmUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc3Nzg3MDY.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, sports, football, nonprofit, performances, trips-adventures, tournaments - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9kZDk2NTE2YjZjYWZhNzY2Zjg4ZDIwY2NhNjE5YjUzNjcxZDRkOWYxZjI3NzJlZjE2NzFmZDVhZDg3ODM4YmEyLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MTg0MjY3.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, trips-adventures, live-music, comedy, storytelling - **Event Name**: Heath Franklin's Chopper - GOLD - **Description**: R16. Adult content and language. Aussie comedy legend and icon Heath Franklin's Chopper is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh. Catch two decades of Chopper's funniest bits and hardest hits, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today, inc - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/heath-franklins-chopper-gold/200030559357028 - **Venue**: Theatre Royal Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83NzQyM2VhNWFiMzEzMmQxZDljYmIyYjFiZWQzNDg5NjUzOGMyMmZhMjFhMGQ5MzdmYzhmZGM0MzM2ZTFkZWZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQ0NjczMQ.avif - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, shopping - **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! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 29 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lN2RhZDBiN2MzZGZjOWY4MjU3ZGQ2YTIzNmU4NzI0NWFiNzBhYTM1N2ZkYTNmMjY3OTEzY2QwNGI0YjgwY2RhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3My1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA0ODg0OQ.avif - **Categories**: comedy - **Event Name**: ONE NIGHT RANT - JAMES NOKISE - **Description**: A constant sellout hit – award-wnning comedian and journalist, James Nokise, has a brand new rant for 2026. With the same targets; our unpopular politicians – with their clumsy and cartoonish shenanigans. With his deep-cutting, jam-packed deconstructions - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/one-night-rant-james-nokise/200030630453027 - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83MTMzYjlhODJlZTFiNDYyMzQzNTk1ZTk0YTJmN2IzYzRlM2JmZTRiMGY4MmQwZTYwMTIyMGFhMTNmOTc2NTI5LXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDUwNC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODAyOTM2Ng.avif - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment - **Event Name**: CHOOKS - **Description**: CHOOKS is a riot of comedy, cabaret, clowning and gloriously unhinged chicken impressions. Join passionate chicken farmer Bridget and her netball team as they bring Las Vegas razzledazzle to rural Aotearoa. Expect rapidfire sketches, show-stopping songs a - **Date**: Thu Oct 29 2026 – Fri Oct 30 2026 (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/chooks/200030630452926 - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yYjY4OTM1MzYwMjg0YmQxMWQ1MDRmYjliYzVlNzhiYzE2YWZlMjYwMjgzYjZhYWJjOTNjNDQ5M2QxNzdjOWQ1LXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDUwNC1kY2Y4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODAyOTM2NA.avif - **Categories**: comedy - **Event Name**: NTK Revue Show 2026 - **Description**: 🎭 NTK Revue Show 2026 🎭 Get ready for a night of laughs, talent, and community spirit! The NTK Revue Show brings together parents, teachers, and local community members for an unforgettable performance—all to raise funds for the tamariki attending kinder - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 83 - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 06:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/ntk-revue-show-2026/200030456562029 - **Venue**: Broadgreen Intermediate School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84OThkM2VlMGNjNTRlY2M5MjhiZGY5ZjMwOGIxNTk1NmUxN2I1NjRlNzkxZTVjNTVkYmU0MzI4YmNiYjEyYTNlLXJpbWctdzg2OS1oMTE3Mi1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA0OTU3Ng.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit ## Trending Events in Nelson - **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 for a full day of ST - **Venue**: Nayland College - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/71822323425b619a5e83f64bb429ba00863a40b08b84ad49966e1d48af5a007e-rimg-w1200-h606-dc73b7c5-gmir.jpg?v=1769810810 - **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 - **Venue**: 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/bc69cfe726e8a7d5c69855e227b9356d66dca837902342f9331fa3f439a4544a-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8c808-gmir?v=1787297410 - **Event Name**: The Extravaganza Fair - Nelson / Tasman - **Description**: 🎪✨ ROLL UP, ROLL UP – THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! ✨🎪 🎉 Celebrating 12 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-dc080808-gmir?v=1787297394 - **Event Name**: Nelson Home & Garden Show 2026 - **Description**: The Home & Garden Show is packed with all the ideas, inspiration and exclusive show specials that you need to transform your surroundings.About this EventThe Home & Garden Show is packed with all the ideas, inspir - **Venue**: Saxton Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/92abdc5654da69ee82e1dc8da0ea862d919a9531fca1dda798a454f5ca74ea2e-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf3d327-gmir.jpg?v=1774692197 - **Event Name**: Summer Hydroslide Night Rave at Nelson Fun Park! - **Description**: 🌈 NIGHT RAVE @ Nelson Fun Park 🌊🎶 Get ready to light up your night! 🔥 Our Night Rave Hydroslide Sessions are back for Summer and bigger than ever! Join us for 1.5 hours of UNLIMITED hydroslide rides under the lights - with flashing lights, pumping musi - **Venue**: 40 Hounsell Circle, Tāhunanui, Nelson, 7011 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/61b3a2b1386c1412e9b7913d3eb281bddb251cbaf1a8641fed23a509b100c575-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir?v=1787686956 - **Event Name**: Summit Keir Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament & Charity Auction2026 - **Description**: The Summit Keir Wilkinson Memorial Golf Tournament is back for its fifth year, with the 2026 event set to take place at Nelson Golf Club on Friday 18 September. As part of the evening, we’ll be holding a live charity auction from approximately 6pm, with - **Venue**: 38 Bolt Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson 7011 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8db8dc84b295c08330cfbc89b231e32447e1b28f46ee0abf9253d880a6112c7a-rimg-w1200-h444-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787793123 - **Event Name**: Nelson Home and Garden Show 2026 - **Description**: The Nelson Home and Garden Show is back on the 18th to 20th of September 2026! Whether you’re building, renovating, decorating or furnishing, don’t miss out on a feast of ideas, inspiration, super show specials, expert advice and fun for the whole family - **Venue**: Saxton Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b660ebc42baac462663a3ec11f284595a80fdd811fa0836fbf2042c663065a48-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8d828-gmir?v=1787049569 - **Event Name**: Nurture@Home annual pre-schooler Family Fun Day!!! - **Description**: It is almost that time of year again and we are very excited to announce our upcoming annual Nurture@Home Pre-schooler Family Fun Day for 2026!!! Thursday 10th September 2026, 10am-1:00pm (rainy day postponement date is Thurs 17th September) In conjunct - **Venue**: Natureland Zoo - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5b68bdc63137eb37422d2d138b3c2f639dcba9b32db1f9874ba0c72326409fe2-rimg-w1200-h627-dc080818-gmir?v=1787439862 - **Event Name**: FC Nelson Girls Football Festival 2026 - **Description**: We are excited to invite teams to our 2nd annual FC Nelson Girls Festival! Last year’s tester festival was fantastic, with a park full of girls having fun and playing footy. We can’t wait to host you all again! This is a one-day community event focused - **Venue**: Neale Park, Nelson - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/80046b10f16347937af09aec5acf79e5105b9bbe6a4af0250f43b68530d7a20e-rimg-w1088-h1445-dc080808-gmir?v=1787863420 ## 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 September in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/comedy--september) - [Comedy Events in October in Nelson](https://allevents.in/nelson/comedy--october) ## 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), Cori Gonzalez Stand Up Comedy (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081), Standup Comedy Night (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at McCashin's Tap Room), Extra Lives - The Interactive Video Game Concert (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:30 pm at 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), Heath Franklin's Chopper - GOLD (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Theatre Royal Nelson). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Nelson this weekend September 4–6, 2026? - **A:** Cori Gonzalez Stand Up Comedy (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081), Standup Comedy Night (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at McCashin's Tap Room). - **Q**: What Comedy events are happening in Nelson in September 2026? - **A:** GOMIL - Grumpy Old Man in Lycra (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), Cori Gonzalez Stand Up Comedy (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081), Standup Comedy Night (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at McCashin's Tap Room), Extra Lives - The Interactive Video Game Concert (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:30 pm at 78 Rutherford Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010). - **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, 171 Westdale rd, Mapua, New Zealand 7081, McCashin's Tap Room. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Comedy events in Nelson? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Comedy events in Nelson include Theatre Royal Nelson, The Playhouse Cafe and Theatre Restaurant, Nelson Suburbs Football Club. - **Q**: Are there any online Comedy events available? - **A:** Yes, many Comedy events are available online. 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