The World Buskers Festival is one of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s most beloved events, drawing over thousands of attendees for a vibrant 10-day celebration that takes over the city with accessible pay-what-you-can performances and ticketed events.

 

In it’s 33rd year, The World Buskers Festival brought together international street performers, local artists, and vibrant community energy. 

 

The festival reflects the creative spirit of Ōtautahi — playful, bold, and always evolving. It blends world-class performance with local flavour, transforming streets and venues into spaces of connection and expression. Collaboration sits at the heart of its delivery — from artists and crews to partners, community groups, and mana whenua. Through an inclusive curatorial approach, the festival supports local leadership, centres indigenous perspectives, and helps shape a legacy that’s creative, accessible, and uniquely Christchurch.