WORD Christchurch

FULL WORD CHCH 2026 PROGRAMME OUT NOW

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WORD Christchurch is all about words, stories and ideas.

OUR NEXT FESTIVAL IS 1 - 6 SEPTEMBER 2026.

FULL PROGRAMME OUT NOW.

We spark connections between writers and readers, ideas and action, communities and cultures across Ōtautahi Christchurch and Waitaha Canterbury to create a space where people meet, deepen understanding and collectively explore the power of stories.

We bring together community, creativity, ideas and conversation to present meaningful events. We are facilitators of experiences: feeding minds, shifting perspectives, and bridging the stories that shape us and the worlds we’re yet to imagine.

We can't wait to see you at one of our dynamic events!

News & Upcoming Events

Can I Live?

Sunday, 6 September — 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Why don't we talk about it? Fehinti Balogun asks this urgent question and offers an invitation in Can I Live?, a vital new digital performance about the climate catastrophe. Followed by a live panel discussion.

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Risky Women

Friday, 4 September — 8:00pm – 9:30pm

Our much-loved storytelling session is back and promises to be as revealing and inspiring as ever. Brilliant wāhine talk about when they took a risk – in love, life or career – and what happened next.