Poetry in Performance – October Season 2025
- Ara Imagitech Theatre, 130 Madras Street, Christchurch (Free off-street parking)
- Thursdays at 6:30 PM sharp
- $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 (Canterbury Poets’ Collective | Humanitix)
The Canterbury Poets’ Collective (CPC) is thrilled to announce the October line-up for Poetry in Performance 2025 – a cracker season showcasing powerful voices from across Aotearoa and right here in Ōtautahi!
Join us for four Thursday evenings of electrifying poetry featuring five incredible out-of-town guests alongside an impressive line-up of local talent:
2 October: Jake Arthur, Janet Charman, Melanie McKerchar
9 October: Gregory Kan, Lee Fraser, Philip Armstrong
16 October: Anna Jackson, Erik Kennedy, Juanita Hepi
23 October: Mikaela Nyman, Frankie McMillan, Sara Qasem
Each night includes a warm, welcoming open mic segment – come early to sign up, grab a great seat, and mingle before the readings kick off at 6:30 PM sharp.
Support grassroots poetry and the Canterbury literary scene! All proceeds go directly toward supporting future CPC events and local poetry initiatives. With heartfelt thanks to our venue sponsor, Ara Institute of Canterbury, and to everyone who backed our 2024 Boosted campaign – you made this season possible!
