# Event Details - **Event Name**: Christmas Crack-Ups @ Lads - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am – Mon, 22 Dec, 2025 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: ’Twas the week of Christmas… and we all need a bit of light relief before our bellies are filled with festive kai! Luckily, Lads has your pre-Christmas laughs sorted with Christmas Crack-Ups — a night of comedy, live music, and top-notch kai to kick off the silly season right. We’ll start the evening with live music at 6 pm from the incredible Bobbi Rae, a Whanganui-based musician, laying down her funky bass lines to get you grooving. And for those festive cravings, Big Moose is on the grill from 6 pm, serving up his legendary hand-made flame-grilled sausages — a regular sell-out at the Whanganui River City Markets! At 7 pm, it’s time to settle in for a night of comedy gold, with an all-star lineup of local legends and national heavy hitters bringing the Christmas chaos! ? Headliners James Nokise – Multi award-winning, 2x Billy T Award Nominee and globetrotting comic. Catch him quick, before his Aiga/Whānau notice he’s gone for the night! James is a comedian, playwright, columnist, podcaster, and social commentator known for his fearless, thought-provoking comedy and sharp storytelling. Alayne Dick – Shortlisted for Billy T Award applicant showcase 2026, Alayne recently lit up NZ/AUS Comedy Festivals with her debut hour Purple is the Gayest Colour. Catch Wellington’s rising comedy star for her Whanganui debut! ? Also Featuring Kajun Brooking – Rising star and Shortlist for Billy T award showcase 2026, our local Whanganui legend! Callum Wagstaff – “Winner of Best Out-of-Towner” (Wellington Comedy Awards 2024) and “Best Comedian” (The Comedy Hub Awards 2024). George Hewitt – ? Bilay Tea Award Winner 2027. Catch Whanganui’s cheekiest talent! But don’t get there too early — George will be blazing past cars and boldly taking the disabled parking… unless you buy him a few beers! Lari – “There’s only ever one first time!” Clown-trained teacher, first-time comedian — witness LADS history: brave, bold, and hi-Lari-ous! ? MC: Catherine Badwind Our local MC and Spirit of the Fringe winner (NZ) is bringing the Christmas cheer, the cringe jokes, and maybe even a scented present — if you’re lucky! So grab your mates, your whānau, or that work crew who definitely needs a laugh, and join us for a night of brews, banter, and belly laughs. Christmas Crack-Ups — it’s the funniest way to start your holiday. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/christmas-crack-ups-lads/200029213938650 - **Event Categories**: comedy, christmas, entertainment, music, festivals, live-music, holiday, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 122 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/christmas-crack-ups-lads/whanganui?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=wanganui-events ## Event venue details - **city**: Wanganui - **state**: MW - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 1 Taylor Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500 - **lat**: -39.93542 - **long**: 175.05925 - **full address**: 1 Taylor Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500, 1 Taylor St, Durie Hill, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand, Wanganui ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 2 - **organizer**: Lads Brewing Company and Craft Beer Bar (https://allevents.in/org/lads-brewing-company-and-craft-beer-bar/25957304) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/292d79c91610970240bd838da7a4be4d4851c5545e4219119358f3858a29e717-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd72128-gmir?v=1766257338 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/77a9e9a48ca76b85e756af2b3b67c7fa78ea8252cb3b5d20496eece3151eef12-rimg-w300-h300-dc27512b-gmir?v=1766257340 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Mon, 22 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 1 Taylor Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500, 1 Taylor St, Durie Hill, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand, Wanganui - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Lads Brewing Company and Craft Beer Bar - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** comedy, christmas, entertainment, music, festivals, live-music, holiday, storytelling - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Christmas Crack-Ups @ Lads ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Christmas Crack-Ups @ Lads", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/292d79c91610970240bd838da7a4be4d4851c5545e4219119358f3858a29e717-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd72128-gmir?v=1766257338", "startDate": "2025-12-22", "endDate": "2025-12-22", "url": "https://allevents.in/wanganui/christmas-crack-ups-lads/200029213938650", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "1 Taylor Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1 Taylor St, Durie Hill, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand", "addressLocality": "Wanganui", "addressRegion": "MW", "addressCountry": "NZ" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-39.93542", "longitude": "175.05925" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "’Twas the week of Christmas… and we all need a bit of light relief before our bellies are filled with festive kai!\n\nLuckily, Lads has your pre-Christmas laughs sorted with Christmas Crack-Ups — a night of comedy, live music, and top-notch kai to kick off the silly season right.\n\nWe’ll start the even", "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Lads Brewing Company and Craft Beer Bar", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/lads-brewing-company-and-craft-beer-bar/25957304" } ] } ] ```