WORD Christchurch is one of our biggest arts events! This festival gets the city buzzing over five days with stories, ideas and kōrero.
The largest event in Te Waipounamu if you're into words, stories and ideas - no matter what form they may take!
WORD Christchurch presents a line-up of over 150 writers and creatives and a programme traversing panel discussions, one-on-one deep dives, readings, theatre, music, kōrero and live podcasts. Featuring news-makers, idea-generators, international journalists, local Ōtautahi artists and award-winning novelists.