The Billy T Award is one of the most prestigious comedy honours in Aotearoa, and this is your chance to see the next wave of contenders before they hit the big time.

Hosted by Hoani Hotene, the 2025 Billy T Award winner, this showcase features some of the freshest, funniest up-and-coming comedians from across the country. They’ll be performing brand new material in the hopes of becoming a 2026 Billy T Award nominee, and you’ll be there to witness it all live!

Expect bold ideas, big laughs, and that electric mix of nerves and brilliance you only get when something is being seen for the first time. These are the comics you’ll be bragging about seeing early.

Line-up coming soon. Don’t miss out! This is where comedy’s next chapter begins.