Get amongst the fun this summer as the World Buskers Festival returns to Ōtautahi Christchurch from 23 January to 1 February 2026.

For ten unforgettable days, the city comes alive with street performances, ticketed shows, and surprises that fill every corner with laughter, spectacle, and pure joy.

Across five city pitches and with two pop-up locations, the festival blends the best of international street talent with the creativity and spirit of homegrown performers.

Expect daring acrobatics, cheeky comedy, world-class circus acts, and the kind of unexpected moments that make this one of our most-loved festivals.

Headline shows include Cirque Bon Bon, proudly presented by Christchurch Casino, a dazzling cabaret-circus spectacular; The Bitches’ Box, a sharp-witted celebration of rural New Zealand life; and a new late-night favourite, the Late Night Cabaret, where the fun gets wild and wonderfully unpredictable.

This is Ōtautahi at its most playful. Grab your mates, catch a show, and get ready for ten days of fun at the World Buskers Festival 2026.

More info here.