Carlton Bar & Eatery, 1 Papanui Road
Join us every second Monday at Carlton Bar & Eatery for a relaxed evening of kōrero, catch-ups, and casual vibes with our Pacific Rainbow whānau and allies.
).Join us for the third edition of Queer Craft Club Ōtautahi, an event bringing people together to craft, connect and create.
Whether you’re an experienced maker, a curious beginner, or simply looking for a cozy place to socialise and listen to music, you’re invited.
Sound and mood supplied by Tender Buttons
Sunday 5th October | 5pm – 9pm
Rambler | 96 Lichfield Street
Free Entry
What to Expect:
Bring your own projects to work independently or body double in a craft circle
Share your skills and ideas or display your finished work
Explore new creative practices and be guided by other creatives
Enjoy a gentle soundscape curated by local DJs and music-makers to support flow and connection
Location: Rambler @ Drifter Hotel
A cozy venue in central Ōtautahi, offering food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere. 1 min walk from bus interchange.
Accessibility: There is a set of stairs at the venue entrance. There is a lift to the side of the building so if you require use of the lift get in touch with us or the Rambler bar directly. Contact us directly if you have any other specific needs or enquiries.
Sound & Space:
Local DJs play downtempo tunes to facilitate creative flow. Music will be kept at a comfortable volume to allow for easy conversation and focused crafting. Quieter spaces are available. Feel free to bring personal noise-cancelling items.
Queer-Centred, Everyone Welcome:
We centre queer modes of gathering, creativity, and community building. This is a space for connection, dialogue, and supporting one another. Open to all who respect and celebrate these values.
Want to Host or Share?
Got a skill, idea, or social group to share? We’d love to hear from you! We welcome workshops, group discussions, and pop-up tables. If your activity requires materials, we’re happy to explore low-cost options to support accessibility.
Donations:
We are so grateful for the donations so far. We are currently low on storage space so we ask that you check in with us first about what you might have to donate. We are happy for people to share and swap supplies between one another.
Boo!
Hosted by critically acclaimed duo, Carina Nebula and Tony Chestnut and starring a whole galaxy of spectacular stars! Featuring a variety of art forms from lip sync, dance, live singing, comedy and more things that go bump in the night!
Don’t let the dragsters have all the fun, it’s Halloween after all, spot prizes for best dressed!
Original artwork and merch will be available for purchase on the night!
This intergalactic event is aimed to be a safe space for the queer community to connect and to have fun!
Boo!
Hosted by critically acclaimed duo, Carina Nebula and Tony Chestnut and starring a whole galaxy of spectacular stars! Featuring a variety of art forms from lip sync, dance, live singing, comedy and more things that go bump in the night!
Don’t let the dragsters have all the fun, it’s Halloween after all, spot prizes for best dressed!
Original artwork and merch will be available for purchase on the night!
This intergalactic event is aimed to be a safe space for the queer community to connect and to have fun!
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 ticket includes coat-check, so you can dive into the night carefree. Remember, this event is R18.
A few things to note:
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, it doesn’t go. Dive into the brightest, boldest looks, with an arcade twist:
– Fluro Freaks – UV-reactive prints, trippy patterns, face and body paint
– Retro Ravers – 90s club kid vibes, old school arcade game characters
– Anime fun – Futuristic characters in neon bodysuits, LED accessories, reflective gear
– Disco Dreams – Sequins, metallics, and holographic fits that shine under blacklight
– Flirty & Fun – Anything skin-tight, sheer, or dripping in neon
DJS: DJ Jimmy Fade (Wellington), DJ Zac (Christchurch), DJ D’ Angelo (Queenstown)
HOSTS: Wellington PartyBoys
COAT CHECK: $5 (Please bring your own bag for loose items)
FRISKY Parties are queer, genderqueer, trans, & non-binary friendly parties where all are welcome to join in the fun.
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_
Your Girl Richard (@emily.c.browning) & @maraschino_m0mmy on the decks!
Mark your calendars, tell your coven, start scheming your look. Tickets drop October 2 Follow MUNCH Sapphic Events for tickets
P.s. How incredible is our custom art???!!!? Done by the insanely skilled @feydayarts ❤️
This October the Christchurch Youth Choir is honoured to be performing Craig Hella Johnson’s three-part oratorio “Considering Matthew Shepard”.
Written in response to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young, gay man from Wyoming, and the events that followed his death, Johnson seeks to “create, within a musical framework, a space for reflection, consideration, and unity around his life and legacy”. The work features a collection of poems, passages from Matt’s personal journal, writings from his parents, newspaper reports, and interviews, set to an array of musical genres, including theatre, jazz, classical oratorio, and gospel music.
Matt’s story and this beautiful work hold a lot of significance for us as a diverse choir of young people and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community. We hope to inspire in our audience the same fire, joy, and passion that this work inspires in us — a commitment to fight for a brighter future, together.
You don’t want to miss our most anticipated concert yet! Get your tickets now…
CHRISTCHURCH! 
After almost a year, Nostalgia Markets will be seeing you again, and bringing all the best goodies for you!! Y2K, digi cams, vintage and so much more!!
Booteek and Nostalgia will have vintage clothing vendors, curated vinyl resellers, and plenty of local makers – think, craft, homewares and art, across the ground floor of the precinct.
We’ll have international eats, iced coffee, and music to keep you going all afternoon.
10AM-3PM
Saturday 25TH October
Boxed Quarter, St Asaph Street
Keen to be a vendor? There’s limited spaces left! Applications here: https://tinyurl.com/mumc2bx4
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 energy, and let’s make this Labour Weekend Sunday one to remember! 
