Season Tickets are available now for Poetry in Performance March 2026!

We’ve got 4 unforgettable Thursdays of powerful poetry, featuring four acclaimed guest poets from across Aotearoa alongside an exceptional line-up of Ōtautahi talent and our always awesome open mic featuring the talents of the local poetry scene.

Buying a season ticket (4 nights for the price of 3 + Zoom link) is the best way to support local poetry and ensure you don’t miss a moment. Every dollar goes toward future CPC events and grassroots literary initiatives in Canterbury.

THE LINE-UP:

– 5 Mar: Richard Reeve, Annabel Wilson, Jenna Heller

– 12 Mar: Tim Jones, Megan Clayton, Dietrich Soakai

– 19 Mar: Sophie van Waardenberg, James Norcliffe, Regan Kupu Stokes

– 26 Mar: Kiri Piahana-Wong, Dominic Hoey, Best of the Open Mic

Where: Ara Imagitech Theatre, 130 Madras Street, Christchurch

When: Every Thursday in March at 6:30 PM sharp

Tickets: $10 per night | $30 season ticket (4 nights for the price of 3)

Tickets available at the door (cash, Eftpos, PayWave) or online via Humanitix

Each night includes an open mic – arrive early to sign up, connect, and grab a great seat.

Thanks to our venue sponsor Ara Institute of Canterbury and to everyone who
supported our 2024 Boosted campaign – this season exists because of you!

Photo: (top row, l to r) Dominic Hoey, Tim Jones, Kiri Piahana-Wong, Richard Reeve; (middle row, l to r) Regan Kupu Stokes, James Norcliffe, Jenna Heller, Annabel Wilson; (bottom row, l to r) Megan Clayton, Dietrich Soakai, Sophie van Waardenberg