Kia ora and welcome to Ōtautahi Pride Market 2026 – back for another year of Pride Celebrations! Save the Date!
This form is for registration of stall holders for the event! Please be aware that this is a PRIDE event, therefore we only accept stalls from LGBTQIA+ community members and ally’s. Ōtautahi Pride Market – March 28th 2026 – Google Forms
Our market has been running for 3 years and last year we had approximately 3000 people attend. This year we plan to make it even bigger!!!
The pride event will take place on the 28th March 2026 at the Naylor Love car park, 284 Cashel Street
Our market is a community market organised by the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa – New Zealand’s preeminent HIV and Rainbow sexual health charity. A big shout out to Naylor Love Construction who is once again, kindly providing us with the space and support.
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 R18. We are hoping to do more all-ages events in future!
Have a chill evening, dance away, enjoy some good food, enjoy the included huge arcade game selection, or just hang with mates – options for everyone! Fursuit, pup gear, and related all welcome. This is an R18 event but please respect it is a public space.
New to our community? Here’s the perfect opportunity to check us out, everyone welcome!
Rainbow Ride is Back for Pride 2026!
Join follow Cantabrians as we form a single rainbow snake biking through Ōtautahi in celebration of diversity, fitness, sustainability and our bike-friendly city. We need both Riders and Marshals to make the Rainbow Ride happen, and for the first time we’re fundraising for two incredible local organisations – RAD Bikes (Recycle a Dunger) and Rainbow Hub Ōtautahi. Each ticket you buy sends money their way. If you want to show off your pride, move your body and raise money for some great local organisations, join us!
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 feels like your people. Come as you are — absolutely no outfits or sparkles required.
Expect:
✨ Chill DJ set from Skew-Whiff
Happy Hour 4–6PM
Burgers, beers & easy summer energy
Dog-friendly courtyard
A friendly, welcoming community
Whether you’re rolling in solo or with friends, this is the perfect place to reconnect, unwind, and ease into the new year.
Smash Palace
3PM – 7PM
Free Entry
Let’s start 2026 the right way.
