Sunday Sessions – October

Smash Palace 172 High Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

 Sunday Sessions: Labour Weekend Vibes  Long weekend, no work Monday — let’s make Sunday count!  For the queers staying in Ōtautahi, come hang at Smash Palace for drinks, tunes, and all the good vibes   When: Sunday, 26th October From 3 PM | Happy Hour 4–6 PM Where: Smash Palace DJs: Lush & Speedielokzz  Tag your crew, bring your […]

Pub Quiz – Dux Central

Dux Central 144 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City,, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us for a fun-filled Pub Trivia Night with the Ōtautahi LGBT Meetup Group! Test your knowledge on a variety of topics while enjoying a great night out with like-minded individuals in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether you're a trivia master or just looking to socialize and have a good time, this event is […]

Pub Quiz – #4 Merivale

No.4 Bar and Restaurant 4 Mansfield Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us for a fun-filled Pub Trivia Night with the Ōtautahi LGBT Meetup Group! Test your knowledge on a variety of topics while enjoying a great night out with like-minded individuals in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether you're a trivia master or just looking to socialize and have a good time, this event is […]

Big Bears Weekend – Bears Sunday Afternoon Tea

Chateau Mathias 2 Mathias Place, Kaiapoi, Canterbury, New Zealand

Bears Christchurch are winding down the 2025 Big Bear Weekend with a relaxing Sunday Afternoon tea, hosted at Andrew's house out in Kaiapoi. Address: Chateau Mathias, 2 Mathias Place, Kaiapoi 7630 A selection of hot drinks, sandwiches, cakes, and slices will be provided, please bring along something cold to drink if you prefer 

Noho Raumati

Mana Tipua is a Ōtautahi-based organisation supporting rangatahi takatāpui (LGBTQIA+ Māori) aged 13–25 through kaupapa Māori community, wellbeing, and educational programmes. This January, they are hosting Noho Raumati—a national gathering at a marae in Waitaha for rangatahi takatāpui aged 15–25 from across Aotearoa to connect, learn, and celebrate identity. The event is free, with kai and […]

Gender!?… I Hardly Know Her!

Good Times Comedy Club 224 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City,, Christchurch, New Zealand

Ōtautahi's Night of Trans and Gender-Non Conforming excellence is back! Stuffed to the proverbial with hilarious comedy, fierce drag and raunchy burlesque - this is night you cannot miss. Featuring incredible transgender talent from across the motu, there won't be a dry seat in the house! Last time we were turning folks away at the […]

$25 – $35

MUNCH Halloween

The gayest holiday of the year is almost here… and we’re ready to bring you a night filled with queer joy and a little bit of spook. ❤️‍ MUNCH Halloween Saturday 8 November Central Ōtautahi & we’re so thrilled to announce the line up: @phoebevic_ as our killer MC performances by @homerneurotic @jasmine.tease & @phoebevic_ […]

Risqué Clay and Cabaret

gin gin 4 New Regent Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

And we are back for our 8th Risqué Clay and Cabaret at Gin Gin! Join us for an epic day of sculpting with a playful twist, exploring the sensual side of art. Jamie our talented instructor from OdD Aries will guide you through the creation of your very own sexy polymer clay jewellery pieces that […]

$99

Big Bears Weekend – Opening Drinks

Retropolitan Social 225 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand

Its Bears Week coming up and we are excited to bring you Bears Weekend 2025! Check our Facebook page for more events and details... Come join us for opening drinks Thursday November 13! Bears Christchurch is a social group for gay men and their friends with events several times a month!

Leather & Lace

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

Celebrate unapologetic self-expression at Leather & Lace, a queer-focused night of kink, creativity, and community! Join us on November 13th at 8pm for a night of fun, featuring a diverse lineup of performers—some familiar, some new! This is a safe space where you can embrace your true self or inner alter ego. Costumes encouraged! Your […]

Big Bears Weekend – Akaroa Day Trip

Bears Christchurch are proud to present Big Bears Weekend 2025! Bears invite you to join the beary bus to Akaroa We’ve got a charter van to transport us from Christchurch to Akaroa and back. (Limited seats, so be quick and secure yours) – Friday 15th Nov – $50 Tickets available here:https://bearschch.org.nz/shop/ 9:00am depart Christchurch – […]

$50