Inspired by comedy legend Billy T James, the Billy T award celebrates the growth of fresh talent in the New Zealand comedy industry. Each year it is awarded to an outstanding emerging performer with a commitment to their comedy career.
The best up and coming comics from around Aotearoa perform on their quest to gain a nomination for the 2026 Billy T Award hosted by the winner of 2025 Award Hoani Hotene!
Come see history in the making and earn the right to the coveted "I saw them before they were famous" bragging rights as we see the next Guy Montgomery, Taika Waititi, Rose Matafeo or Rhys Darby in the making.
Tickets from $23 (+ booking fees) this promises to be an excellent night out filled with laughter, joy and fresh comedians.
Proceeds from this event will support the New Zealand Comedy Trust, producers of the NZ International Comedy Festival, and continue their work supporting the development of the local comedy industry.
