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

Wednesday Teen Takeover – Pride Edition

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, B*tch!

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

Get ready for a night of laughter, mayhem and the best of questionable bingo calls.... It's Bingo B*tch! Our hosts Tony Chestnut and Jack Swallows will have you cackling with their sass filled antics! You can expect the sassiest of hosts, ridiculous banter, prizes from local Ōtautahi supporters, and just enough structure to pretend we're here for the numbers. Grab your dabber, […]

$15

Creative Sticker Workshop – Pride Edition – 18+ years

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

Join us to design and print your own vinyl sticker to celebrate Christchurch Pride. Unleash your creativity—use our design software to create your very own sticker! Watch as your unique design comes to life, and take home an original, personalised sticker made by you. Ages: 18 years + Cost: $FREE Bookings Required: Book online

Queer Community Yoga Ōtautahi

Linwood Community Arts Centre 388 Worcester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Kia ora, I'm Cheena (she/her) a queer-identifying movement facilitator. Earlier this year I started Queer Community Yoga Ōtautahi - movement exploration for queer, trans, and gender-diverse people. I'm offering a weekly yoga practice that centres curiosity, community, and celebrating who we already are. People are invited to arrive just as they are. All movements are […]

$15 – $20

Divas of Theatre

The Court Theatre 129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch, New Zealand

DIVA. Noun: a very successful and famous singer or actor. LITERATURE. Noun: written artistic works, especially those with a high and lasting artistic value. For one special night, some of The Court Theatre’s most recognizable faces from over the years come together to present queer works of literature. Expect wordplay, excitement, new text and of […]

$30

Wā Kōrero-Pride Bedtime Stories at Fendalton

Fendalton Library 4 Jeffreys Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us for a special Bedtime Stories session to celebrate Pride 2026! Come and join Margot for some Friday night fun. Themed stories, songs and simple crafts will entertain your 4-7 year olds (but the whole family is welcome). Don't forget to wear your PJs!!