Stay Steps from Wellington’s Comedy Action
NZ International Comedy Festival 2026 | Stay at Naumi Wellington
Festival Dates: 2 – 24 May 2026
Laugh, dine, and unwind in the heart of Wellington. As the official accommodation partner of the NZ International Comedy Festival 2026, Naumi Hotel Wellington and Naumi Studio Wellington put you steps away from the city’s top comedy venues while offering stylish rooms, exclusive perks, and pre-show dining experiences.
Festival Overview
Experience New Zealand’s largest comedy celebration, with shows at iconic venues across Wellington:
BATS Theatre – intimate and world-class performances
Cavern Club – vibrant, laugh-filled nights
Best Foods Comedy Gala – flagship festival launch
Whether it’s a night of live laughs or a full festival itinerary, staying at Naumi puts you in the center of the action.
Exclusive Naumi Festival Offer
Stay, dine, and laugh with our COMEDYNAUMI festival package:
Booking Code: COMEDYNAUMI – unlock public festival rates and perks
Stylish rooms or studio apartments at Naumi Wellington
Breakfast included and book-direct benefits
Pre-show dining at Lola Rouge (two-course express menu + cocktail/wine add-on)
Walking distance to festival venues
Priority access to selected shows and Gala
Accommodation Options
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Sleek, modern rooms with city views
Fast Wi-Fi, in-room entertainment, boutique comfort
Ideal for short festival stays
Naumi Studio Wellington
Stylish studios perfect for longer stays
Kitchenettes, workspaces, and flexible layouts
A home-away-from-home experience
Lola Rouge Pre-Show Dining
Enhance your festival nights with our Laugh Before Dinner experience:
Two-course express menu
Cocktail or wine add-on
60-minute service, perfect for hotel guests or external festival attendees
Close to the Comedy Action – Festival Venues Near Naumi Wellington
When you stay at Naumi Hotel Wellington or Naumi Studio Wellington, you’re perfectly positioned to reach a wide range of NZ International Comedy Festival venues:
Key Festival Performance Venues
BATS Theatre – The Dome / The Stage / The Studio – flagship comedy venue for multiple shows throughout the festival.
Cavern Club – central venue hosting multiple shows across the festival weeks.
The Fringe Bar – late‑night festival events and performances.
Abandoned Taproom (Petone & Porirua) – satellite locations with comedy showcases.
The Hannah Playhouse – iconic theatre hosting headline shows.
Te Raukura ki Kāpiti (festival extension) – part of the wider festival programme.
Staying at Naumi puts you near all major festival spaces, so you can maximise laughter with minimal transit time.
