Name: Circus Nights: Pride night
Start: 2026-03-20T19:30:00+13:00
End: 2026-03-20T19:30:00+13:00
Location: The Arts Centre

March 2026
Pride on Screen

Featured March 16 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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

Christchurch City Libraries and Day One Hāpai te Haeata are proud to present seven short films by local LGBTQIA+ filmmakers in celebration of Pride 2026! The evening will include a Q&A with some of the directors and producers, hosted by Ray Shipley. This event will run for two hours, with a quick break for refreshments halfway […]
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – Canterbury Film Society

March 16 7:30 pm

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

The Canterbury Film Society is back celebrating pride in 2026!! After the huge success of our screening of "But I'm a Cheerleader!" in 2025, we are honoured to support Christchurch Pride once again by having a free screening of the queer and drag classic "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" at the Christchurch […]

$1 – $2
Wā Kōrero-Pride Storytimes

March 18 10:30 am to 11:00 am

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre 13 Bishopdale Court, Farrington Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us for a special Wā Kōrero-Storytimes session to celebrate Pride 2026! Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which foster children’s literacy. Perfect for 2-5 years. All whānau and caregivers welcome.
Wednesday Teen Takeover – Pride Edition

March 18 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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

It's all yours! Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space is your space for VR (virtual reality), boardgames, tech, crafts and much more. Plus, it's Christchurch Pride - expect a special craft/activity in a Pride theme! We've got the PlayStations reserved just for you - challenge your friends on the court with NBA2k26, or fight kitchen fires in Overcooked! Tūranga has over […]
It’s Bingo, Bitch: Part 2 – Shut Up and Dab!

Featured March 18 6:00 pm

Muy Muy 44 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, New Zealand

Pride Bingo is back again for a second night this Pride Fest, and she’s still unhinged, or maybe more unhinged than ever! Whether you’re here to win prizes, support Pride, or just competitively yell numbers with strangers, this is a joyful, inclusive night celebrating our rainbow community, drag, drama, and dabbers encouraged. This is an […]

$15
Rainbow Book Club Party

March 19 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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

Join us for a Christchurch Pride special book club party—there will be snacks, games, good books and great vibes. This is a special book club party for Pride, so you don't need to be regularly attending a library book club to join in! This is an event for rangatahi/teenagers aged 12+, running as part of […]
Tūranga Board Game Club: Pride Edition – ages 16+

March 19 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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

Celebrate Christchurch Pride this month by coming along to the Tūranga Board Game Club to meet new people and enjoy the selection of board games Tūranga has to offer in a fun, inclusive setting! All welcome. The third Thursday evening of every month we have tables reserved and a selection of board games available for you to enjoy […]
Queer Craft Group – Pride

March 19 6:00 pm

Fendalton Library 4 Jeffreys Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

Come and meet us at Fendalton library! We are a chill group of (usually around 8 or 9) queer people who gather fortnightly to hang out, work on craft projects, and try new crafts! We'll be happy to welcome new people, for a session or many! We have yarn craft supplies and seasoned crafters to […]
Rainbow Swim Club Open Night

March 19 7:00 pm

Te Pou Toetoe 141 Smith Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Want to come and experience what it is like to swim as part of Rainbow Waves Swim Club? We are having an open night for newbies.
Bears Drinks – Pride Edition

March 19 7:30 pm

Pomeroy's 292 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

It's Pride Month and Bears Drinks are happening! Come join us for a pint and a nibble and a fun catch up with beary mates! Join us at Pomeroys, 292 Kilmore Street, Thursday 19 March Bears Drinks is a popular monthly gay event in Christchurch and a great social night out. There are a wide […]
Titans & Tiara’s, Drag Competition

Featured March 20 7:30 pm

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

Introducing, Titans and Tiara's! Ōtautahi's newest drag competition! Titans and Tiara's will feature two categories: Tiara's: Drag performers with less than two years experience Titans: Drag performers with two or more years experience. This competition will bring together a powerhouse of seasoned performers and rising stars! So dont miss out on this epic night! Tickets: […]

$25
Circus Nights: Pride night

March 20 7:30 pm

The Arts Centre 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand

As part of our 3 part series “circus nights” for the first 3 Fridays of March. We strive to give opportunities to emerging circus performers that haven’t yet broken out into the professional performing space yet. The event is run at Altiora in the arts centre and is a “dinner and a show” vibe. Bring […]

$30

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