Build the Rainbow Photo Scavenger Hunt Join InsideOUT Kōaro for a fun and creative rainbow-themed photo scavenger hunt! From March 1st to 30th, explore your world through colour and complete the challenge by taking two photos for each colour of the rainbow using the prompts below How it works: Snap two photos for each colour […]
Join us once again in Cashel Mall as we walk proud (and loud) towards the Bridge of Remembrance, where performers and speakers will open this year’s Pride Festivities. Meet us just before 3pm at the corner of Cashel Mall and Colombo Street. We can't wait to see you!
Get ready to sip & sweat in full 80s flair! Wild Coast Collective is teaming up with The Drifter & The Rambler to bring you the ultimate retro wellness mashup: Sip & Booty with Dr. Kiri. Think neon, leg warmers, headbands, and all the fabulous 80s aerobics vibes you can handle.
Come join the fun to start Christchurch PRIDE Month at the annual MENFRIENDS MASK PARTY!! Replacing the previously advertised Sleaze Party, MASK PARTY adds some extra spice with a dress code that is not optional! See what happens when a whole lot of hot folks get together in the same space, ALL with the same thing in mind! This […]
Alice Cinema and Chch Pride have collaborated to bring you the Christchurch Premiere of QUEER! All tickets to this event include a beverage of your choice. You are the lucky first to see Luca Guadagnino's sweltering love story set in 1950s Mexico City, about an American expatriate (Daniel Craig) who becomes infatuated with a much […]
Join us as we celebrate Moana Vā's 3rd birthday with a Family Fun Day! Come along, have a go at bowls, and enjoy a day of laughter, connection, and celebration with friends and whānau.
Come join the fun to start Christchurch PRIDE Month at the annual MENFRIENDS MASK PARTY!! Replacing the previously advertised Sleaze Party, MASK PARTY adds some extra spice with a dress code that is not optional! See what happens when a whole lot of hot folks get together in the same space, ALL with the same thing in mind! This […]
Join us for a fun and welcoming evening at Te Pou Toetoe! Whether you want to swim, soak in the spa, or show off your best manu, this is a space for you to relax, connect, and move in a way that feels good to you. We’ve booked the Weka room and invited the incredible […]
Drop-in and create your own badge that you can wear with pride. Draw or collage your own design or colour in one of our templates.
Join us for a Pride Week special bookclub party—there will be snacks, games, good books and great vibes. This is a special, one-off event so you don't need to be regularly attending a library bookclub to join in!
Come and spend a relaxing and wholesome evening playing board games with a bunch of cute cats for company! We have lots of cat games plus a few other classics. Feel free to BYO board games to play too but please make sure they don't have any small pieces that could be a choking hazard […]
Oh yes, we're doing it again! Get your party togs ready for the wettest event of the month! Here's the scoop straight from the captain's log: Pick up is at 6pm SHARP outside Christchurch Casino. Our double-decker bus will whisk us away to Lyttelton, where we'll cast off at 7pm for an unforgettable voyage. We'll […]
Calling all creative rangatahi ages 13 to 18 - Join InsideOUT to transform a free Pink Shirt Day tee (or one of your own) into something new. Crop it, chop it, doodle it, embroider it, crochet it, and more! Basic craft supplies provided or BYO if you want something specific. Get in touch with us […]
Moana Vibes is a Pacific dance inspired group fitness class that encourages all flavours of participants to participate at their own pace in our live class environment. The class is based on familiar island dance music to island dance moves. I have created an array of moves that is fun, achievable and inclusive to the needs of the class participants. The emphasis is on “hot hips and hot lips!” All flavours welcome!
Follow our yellow brick road to somewhere over the rainbow to find hours and hours of decadent fun at another exclusive BodyShop event. Come help us support Pride month with our first themed event of 2025. Whether you’re a Dorothy, a Glinda or a Great & Powerful Oz, come click your ruby slippers and and say […]
Dust off your lucky underwear and get your daubers ready - it's Bingo time!! This much-loved event is bound to sell out again, so get in early and secure your seat! There will be very limited door sales available. We are excited to bring this iconic event to Muy Muy (and show them how it's […]
Use our Direct to Garment printer to print on a t-shirt or bag: Choose to either print a Pride flag on fabric or print your own image with a Pride frame added. You will need to supply your own T-shirt, tote bag or fabric to print on free of charge in support of Christchurch Pride! […]
Join us as we celebrate Pride Ōtautahi 2025 by uncovering some of the characters who encourage gay, lesbian and gender-diverse folk to see themselves in the Holy Book. Once you start looking with queer eyes, there are far too many stories to cover in one evening. But in this Spirited Conversation you'll have the chance […]
Come join the fun to start Christchurch PRIDE Month at the annual MENFRIENDS MASK PARTY!! Replacing the previously advertised Sleaze Party, MASK PARTY adds some extra spice with a dress code that is not optional! See what happens when a whole lot of hot folks get together in the same space, ALL with the same thing in mind! This […]
Make the library YOUR space this Thursday! We’ve got games, VR and a special themed craft for Pride – we’d love to see you there!
ShowToons is a monthly musical theatre open mic night where up-and-coming, professional, and aspiring performers can all come together for a night of show tunes and fun!
This Friday is your time to drop in and use a variety of technologies for making your ideas for Pride a reality! Including sewing machines, 3D printers, vacuum formers, craft and vinyl cutters, heat press, design software, and electronics.
Celebrate Christchurch Pride by going on an epic adventure into the fun world of Dungeons & Dragons! This event aims to be a beginner-friendly session for anyone who is interested in playing the fun tabletop game.
A stand-up comedy show highlighting some of the funniest people in Ōtautahi and beyond, who all just happen to not be men! Our March edition will feature some fantastic LGBTQIA+ performers from Ōtautahi.
A Homecoming of Queerness & Spirituality Location: Summer Studios - 29 Crosby Street, Mairehau, Christchurch 8013 Time: 7:00pm - 9pm Tickets available via the website Join us for a powerful and heart-centered gathering inspired by the late Adriaan Beddie—the king of the affirmation. Adriaan’s passion for affirmations and embracing our divine truth has deeply influenced this […]
Come and make Pride themed macrame bracelets! Connect and celebrate in a safe and chill environment. All materials provided, all skill levels welcome.
Join the Heroes for a social morning of Touch Rugby, followed by a BBQ. Suitable for beginners and people of all playing abilities. Gold coin koha welcome.
Come and celebrate Pride AND St Patrick's Weekend with Southern Cross Irish Dance at our Pride Ceili! (Ceili = Irish Barn dance!) The evening will feature live Irish music, local Irish dance performers, and lots of chances to join in with our called Ceili dances. No previous dancing experience required as we will talk you […]
Take the stage and sing all your favourite songs. Let out your inner Diva! In the tradition of fun and Games, The Galaxy continues with the tradition of Karaoke fun! Between songs, you can dance, you can jive, play video games, pool, console games. Grab a drink. Kitchen open for your through-night snacks, from burgers […]
Suli from Les Mills and Moana Va will take you through this fun an energetic spin class! No tickets needed—just show up and bring your good vibes! All levels are welcome, so come ready to sweat and have fun.
Get ready for the queerest night of laughs this Ōtautahi Pride! Featuring award winning comedians from around the motu, including Ray Shipley, Aimée Borlase and Philip Plant, you can't miss this diverse and hilarious line-up. Prepare to be surprised, delighted and thoroughly entertained by a rainbow of comedic talent that share one thing in common: […]
The Canterbury Film Society presents a screening of the 1999 queer comedy classic But I'm a Cheerleader. If you haven't seen this one then it's definitely time. Watch the trailer here! Seating: first in first served
Spend an enjoyable evening meeting new people and having delicious snacks, this time we're at the new Grater Goods location - address tbc. Drop them a message that you plan on attending so they can have enough food and staff available. Any time from 6:30pm onwards. Love to see you all x
No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm, imagination, and a desire to be creative. There will also be other Pride crafts available throughout the month on Auahatanga.
Come make a collage with us! Using magazines, we’ll create the fictional front page cover of “Magazine YOU”; a collage made by you, all about you, what inspires you, who you aspire to be… whatever you feel you want to express. Run by local artist, Rhiannon James, join for a chilled evening of art with […]
It's Pride Month and Bears Drinks are happening! We had a huge turnout last month out in the new courtyard at Pomeroys. Let's see you there again Come join us for a pint and a nibble and a fun catch up with beary mates! Bears Drinks is a popular monthly gay event in Christchurch and […]
Slay your way through the beats this Friday for Pride! Join in our friendly Beat Saber tournament – will you win our trophy?
Come join us for an evening of crafts and cats! Bring your own (cat approved) project and hang out with a bunch of cute cats. Our cat approved list includes: Knitting Crochet Embroidery Drawing Colouring If you’d like to bring a project not on our list please get in touch to discuss. No small items […]
Save the date! Join Dead End Derby and friends at our first public game of 2025. We are teaming up with Christchurch Pride to put on a spectacular game to start the season, expect glitter, feathers and lots of fun. Please note this game is rated R16 to attend.
Fallen angel and Fred Award winning comedian Eli Matthewson hits The Court Theatre Mainstage for the first time (solo) with his latest hour of stand-up, exploring everything from love languages to the rudestway possible to consume a Berocca. This show will answer questions like what happens after we die? Does it even matter? And what exactly is the plot […]
High School cultural performance event with over 300 stalls of information and food open to the public
Kia ora rainbow whānau Join us on Saturday March 22nd for Queerly Political ! A political hui focused around rainbow politics and activism in Ōtautahi for 2025 Christchurch Pride ! We've got a diverse line-up of panelists who will be discussing a range of topics, focusing on local activism and politics here in Ōtautahi. Aldersgate […]
RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Mrs. Kasha Davis comes to New Zealand for the first time with her acclaimed cabaret show There's Always Time for a Cocktail.
Featuring MC Spankie Jackzon, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Aunty Tamara, Captain Kidd, Cameron Clayton, Kryptonite and a special performance by Tusiata Avia. Every festival that has ever existed has had some form of variety show, this is ours. Featuring all of our festival acts in one neat little package this show is going to be a […]
This one is for the kids and their families. Mrs. Kasha Davis of RuPaul’s Drag Race fame we would argue is one of the pioneers of the genre, trailblazing the way with this experience performed on stage at The Court Theatre. This event includes stories, original music, a dance party, and a themed craft activity. […]
If you’re going to bring over a 'RuGirl', you simply must get her to MC a Drag Brunch – especially when she is one of the best at it!
Moana Vā and The Court Theatre are proud to present: Two Fat 'Fine: LIVE!, their biggest show to date. Hosts Alex and MahMah bring you an unfiltered and joyous celebration of life in all its vibrant dimensions. Unapologetically fat, queer, and proud, these dynamic personalities will embark on a podcasting journey filled with laughter, heart-to-heart […]
Join us for a few drinks and chats on Sunday 23rd March Our Pride Month event is once again at Smash Palace, Happy hour runs from 4-6PM. Bring your friends, good vibes and enjoy this chilled Sunday afternoon event All Welcome P.s Smash Palace has a great food selection and also Doggo Friendly
Join us for a special screening of Five Films for Freedom, the world’s widest reaching LGBTQIA+ online celebration. A partnership between the British Council and BFI Flare, London’s LGBTIQIA+ film festival, Five Films For Freedom makes five LGBTIQ+ short films available to watch online for free anywhere in the world. Since its launch, the films featured in the programme have been […]
Come and celebrate Pride with the Christchurch Heroes with some pizza and good conversation. All are welcome.
Start (and finish) your day at Boxed Quarter! Go from day-time market to afternoon drinks and music with friends, to a night of entertainment, DJs and delicious late-night treats. This exciting collaboration between Ōtautahi Christchurch Pride, Tender Buttons and QueerHorizons brings you a party unlike any other Pride party, celebrating local performers and artists whilst […]
Drop-in and create your own badge that you can wear with pride. Flags, crowns, or anything that shows how proud you are of you and your community!
Our Pride Flea Market has been running for 2 years and last year we attracted more than 1500 people. This year we plan to make it even bigger and have included the large carpark of Naylor Love opposite the Te Toka Centre (284 Cashel Street), as well as Nifty back carpark. We need are […]
Join us for the second time as we form a single rainbow snake biking through the city in celebration of diversity, fitness, sustainability and our bike-friendly city.
Moana Vibes is a Pacific dance inspired group fitness class that encourages all flavours of participants to participate at their own pace in our live class environment. The class is based on familiar island dance music to island dance moves. I have created an array of moves that is fun, achievable and inclusive to the […]
