Big Bear Weekend – Bears Dinner

Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar 3/478 Cranford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Bears Christchurch are proud to host the Big Bears Weekend 2025 Dinner. Dinner is Saturday November 15, arrive for 7:30pm and an 8pm seating. Venue is Costas Taverna, 3/478 Cranford Street, Redwood. We ask for a $20 deposit to hold you a seat, which will be taken off your bill at the restaurant. Costas is […]

$20

FRISKY Funhouse Chch

206 Barbados 206 Barbados Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

FRISKY is bringing the ultimate FLURO FUNHOUSE to Christchurch this November! Welcome to Frisky Funhouse, where the night is drenched in neon, bodies glow under blacklights, and the dance floor is a kaleidoscope of high-energy madness. This isn’t just a party, it’s a fluorescent funhouse. THEME & DRESS CODE: “Fluro Funhouse” If it doesn’t glow, […]

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. […]

Christchurch Critters

Galaxy Bar 206 Barbados Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Haere mai e te whanau Furry o Aotearoa - FurcoNZ returns again with Christchurch Critters, this December! In coordination with NZ PAH (Pups/Pets & Handlers), we're organising another night of fun at Galaxy Bar. December 14th 2025, 4pm-9pm, at Galaxy Bar - 209 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch. Due to the licensed venue, this event is strictly […]

$25

A Nothing Linear Holiday Special

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

A Nothing Linear Holiday Special is a variety show overflowing with joy and festive spirit. With a line-up more stacked than the artificial gifts under a shopping mall Christmas Tree, expect comedy, music, drag, and an atmosphere akin to being in the live audience of your favourite celebrity’s weird one-off holiday special. Come for the […]

$30

Sunday Sessions: 1st February 2026

Smash Palace 172 High Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Your queer Sunday catch-up is back for the first Sunday Session of 2026 — and we’re starting the year with good vibes only. Join us on Sunday, 1st February at Smash Palace for a relaxed afternoon in the courtyard. Think: sun on the face, a cold drink in hand, chilled tunes, and a crowd that […]

Free

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 […]

Get Pride Ready: Craft & Create at Matatiki

Matariki Hornby Centre 25 Smarts Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

Get ready to shine for Christchurch Pride. Our Creative Space at Matatiki will be kitted out with everything you need to bedazzle yourself outfits/signs ready to celebrate Pride in March. Ribbons and bedazzling kits for thrift flips from the library Clothes Swap Pride flags loaded up in the embroidery machine for patches Usual consumables for […]

Make: Pride Merch

Tūranga Christchurch City Library 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City,, Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch Pride Whakahī Ōtautahi is on in March! So get ready for Pride Week and create your very own Pride merch. Pop in and design your own or choose from our pre-made flag and pronoun templates to: Make your chosen laser cut flag pin Bring your t-shirt or tote bag and add a heat transfer of your Pride […]

Pride Parade and Picnic

The Commons 70 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

It's finally time for Pride Festival 2026, a whole month of Pride revelry, joy and shenanigans, and after a year of waiting patiently we are kicking off with a banger. You told us how much you love the Walk for Support and how much you want to stick around once it's done, so this year we're proud to introduce you to a […]

Rainbow Riot!

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

Pride was a Riot, and we want to kick off your Pride Month with a riotous array of LGBTQIA+ performers! Comedy, drag, music and more to entertain and provoke, at Ōtautahi's home of comedy for one night only! Join Habana Boobana Productions (Gender!? I Hardly Know Her, Sungay Lols) and get ready for the campest […]

$25 – $35

Chch Pride Screening: PILLION

Alice Cinema & Film Specialists Corner Tuam & High Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand

Chch Pride and Alice are proud to present and Advance Screening of PILLION. Alexander Skarsgard and Harry Melling star in the hilarious, subversive and sexy, and surprisingly tender love story about a timid man who is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive. Wallflower Colin (Harry […]

$21