Name: Rainbow Book Club Party
Start: 2026-03-19T15:30:00+13:00
End: 2026-03-19T16:30:00+13:00
Location: Tūranga Christchurch City Library

March 2026
URGE @ Christchurch Otautahi Pride

Featured March 14 9:00 pm

Exchange Christchurch (XCHC) 376 Wilsons Road, Waltham, Christchurch, New Zealand

URGE is coming to Christchurch Otautahi to celebrate Pride 2026In conjunction with Q Events & Your Ex.Its our first time at the fabulous Exchange Christchurch XCHC venue and we are here for it. Yazzzz....URGE doesn’t just throw parties; we craft transformative experiences that celebrate the raw, unbridled essence of gay culture. Let’s dance and celebrate […]

$30 – $60
Wā Kōrero-Pride Storytimes

March 15 10:30 am to 11:00 am

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

Join us for a special Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes to celebrate Pride 2026! Meet others in our community when you and your child join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes to foster their literacy. Most suitable for 7 years and under. All whānau and caregivers welcome. Free, no bookings required.
Sketch for Pride: Sketch @ Tūranga

March 15 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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

Drop by Tūranga to join our special edition Pride sketch session. Whether you'd like to go old school with pencil and paper, or explore some new arty tech with our iPad Pros and Apple Pencils, we'll have everything set up for you to get sketching. Meet at the big table outside the lifts on He Hononga […]
Sunday Sessions – Pride

March 15 3:00 pm

Smash Palace 172 High Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Sunday Sessions — Pride Edition Sunday 15 March | Smash Palace It’s our queer Sunday catch-up, Pride style An easy, feel-good afternoon of drinks, tunes and friendly faces — the perfect way to celebrate Pride month without the late nights. DJ Skew-Whiff is back on the decks bringing smooth Sunday vibes while we hang out […]
Queer Watch Parties

March 15 5:00 pm

Windrose House 1 Dorset Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Join us at Windrose House to watch various queer documentaries, TV shows and films every second Sunday at 5pm. Bring snacks, ipuwai (drink bottles), blankets and whatever else will help you feel at home. We'll have popcorn and tea available. The space will be set up with various seating options, and a mattress with blankets […]
Queer Supper Club

Featured March 16 6:00 pm

Pizza Trap 371 St Asaph St, Christchurch, New Zealand

Queer Supper Club - our monthly dinner meet up for the Rainbow community is back for 2026! To kick off the season we will be starting with a Pride month dinner. Pizza trap (home of phenomenal pizza and the sweetest team of legends) is opening on a Monday especially for us! This one has a […]
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 […]

March 2026