Pride at the Pool

Te Pou Toetoe 141 Smith Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Whether you want to swim, soak in the spa or show off your best manu, this is a space for you to relax, connect and move in a way that feels good for you. Come as you are, move in the ways that feel right for you and enjoy a space where every body belongs. […]

M.Y.O.M. – Make Your Own Merch

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand

Pride is just around the corner! Need some last-minute rainbow merch or decorations for the parade or your home? Come make your own and get festival-ready! The first hour is a dedicated space for trans, nonbinary, and questioning people of all ages, with the space opening to everyone from 3PM. Bring a project you’re already […]

Wā Kōrero-Pride Bedtime Stories at Fendalton

Fendalton Library 4 Jeffreys Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us for a special Bedtime Stories session to celebrate Pride 2026! Come and join Margot for some Friday night fun. Themed stories, songs and simple crafts will entertain your 4-7 year olds (but the whole family is welcome). Don't forget to wear your PJs!!  

Hugo’s Rainbow Show

The Court Theatre 129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand

What makes a rainbow? Join drag superstar Hugo Grrrl for a musical, magical adventure exploring the science of the skies above. Can you help find Ray The Sun, Misty The Cloud, and Wayne The Rain? Maybe even the fabulous Archie The Rainbow?! Together our wonderful weathery friends will make the mysteries of meteorology fun, all […]

$15

Pride Ceili

A Rolling Stone 579 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City,, Christchurch, New Zealand

Come and celebrate Pride AND St Patrick's Weekend with Southern Cross Irish Dance at our Pride Ceili! (Ceili = Irish Barn dance!) The evening will feature live Irish music, local Irish dance performers, and lots of chances to join in with our called Ceili dances. No previous dancing experience required as we will talk you […]

$9 – $18

Pride Games Night

Aldersgate Centre - Durham Street Methodist 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand

Have fun, make new friends, and let your competitive spirits hang loose. A plethora of fabulous board games will be supplied by our wonderful hosts, Natalie and Bronwyn. Munchies provided, but feel free to bring extra snacks and (non-alcoholic) drinks, or even your own board games if you want. All welcome!

Rush Run Club – PRIDE RUN

Pegasus Arms 14 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City,, Christchurch, New Zealand

Celebrate Pride with Rush Run Club! Join us for a fun, inclusive morning of movement, community, and good vibes!  Meet at Pegasus Arms  9:00 AM, Saturday 28 March We’ll kick things off with a quick warm-up before heading around Hagley Park for an easy 6km walk, jog, or run — all paces welcome! Afterwards, we’ll […]

Pride Service

Aldersgate Centre - Durham Street Methodist 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand

Folk of all faiths and none are warmly invited to join us in our annual Pride Service @Aldersgate, followed by sumptuous refreshments and a chance to make connections. This is an unabashed participatory celebration of the fabulous diversity of humanity, queer & straight, CIS-gender and gender diverse, yound and old. Led by Rev Philo KInera […]