Flare Ōtautahi Street Art Festival

Flare Ōtautahi Street Art Festival Street Art in Ōtautahi Christchurch

06/10/2026

World Smokefree May has officially launched and what better way to do this by unveiling beautiful artwork and to be surrounded by solid health providers from around Ōtautahi.

Big shout out to for having YCD apart of this day.

Big ups: Smokefree • Heart Foundation • He Waka Tapu • TAT • Tahu News • Flare Festival and everyone involved.

CHRISTCHURCH HIP HOP SUMMIT 2026With The X-Ecutioners, DJ Rob Swift, DJ Total Eclipse and Mista Sinista along with Decoy...
06/10/2026

CHRISTCHURCH HIP HOP SUMMIT 2026

With The X-Ecutioners, DJ Rob Swift, DJ Total Eclipse and Mista Sinista along with Decoy Munoz already locked in, we're only just getting started...

The 2026 Christchurch Hip Hop Summit is putting a huge focus on education, culture, and giving back, celebrating the people, stories and skills that have shaped Hip Hop right here in Christchurch while learning from some of the best in the world.

Expect: Industry panel discussions, DJ and MC sessions, Dance workshops, Barber education & The Barber Crusade battles.
Creative conversations, Funding, touring, branding, and breaking into the music industry and also exclusive opportunities to learn directly from The X-Ecutioners and Decoy Munoz...ALL FOR FREE.

This isn't just an event. It's a chance to learn, connect, be inspired, and celebrate Hip Hop culture together, the showcase features are a bonus.

More announcements are coming soon... and trust us, you don't want to miss what's next...

Also: Those heading into Christchurch from across Aotearoa, we are working on some accommodation options to assist with your visit, keep posted.

PS: The Summit will be held in central Christchurch.

06/10/2026

Doors open again tomorrow! ✨

Come explore FLARE Urban Art Central, filled with local art, prints, tees, books and artist-made goodies. We’re adding new artworks and prints all the time, so there’s always something fresh to check out 👀

Support our artists and take a little piece of Ōtautahi home with you 💛

📍 112 Cashel Street
🕙 Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5.30pm

We’re here until the space is leased, so come while you can! Bring a mate, have a browse and see what catches your eye.

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IN CHRISTCHURCH? MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT FLARE URBAN ART CENTRAL.Located at 112 Cashel Street, Flare Urban Art Central i...
23/09/2026

IN CHRISTCHURCH? MAKE SURE YOU CHECK OUT FLARE URBAN ART CENTRAL.

Located at 112 Cashel Street, Flare Urban Art Central is your spot to discover Ōtautahi’s thriving urban art scene.

Explore the murals and graffiti scattered throughout the streets, then head into the gallery to shop directly from local artists — with prints, original artworks, merch, sculpture, books + more.

Christchurch is known for its incredible urban art, so come wander the city, check out the walls and take a piece of Ōtautahi home with you.

📍 112 Cashel Street
🗓 Open Wed–Sun | 10am–5:30pm

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24/07/2026

Sneak peek of some of the art for Flare x Ōtautahi Tattoo Christchurch exhibition happening this Saturday 5-10pm at Ōtautahi Tattoo as part of Riverside Market Mid Winter Festival! Come support local artists.

Riverside Market

🔥 ROAD TO FLARE 2027 – NATIONAL GRAFFITI BATTLE SERIES 🔥The road to Flare starts now.For the first time we are hosting a...
23/06/2026

🔥 ROAD TO FLARE 2027 – NATIONAL GRAFFITI BATTLE SERIES 🔥

The road to Flare starts now.

For the first time we are hosting a Graffiti Battle that is going nationwide, bringing together some of Aotearoa's most respected writers and emerging talent in a series of regional qualifiers leading to one national champion.

Each battle will see artists go head-to-head, showcasing style, originality, technique and letter mastery. The winner of the National Graffiti Battle will earn a place at Flare Ōtautahi Street Art Festival 2027, joining the festival lineup.

The series will culminate in the National Final at Christchurch Hip Hop Summit in November 2026, where regional champions from across the country will battle it out for the title.

Tour Dates

📍 Auckland — 14 June
Artists: Eaks, Rezi, Nopes, Caine, Revos, Romeo
📍 Corban's Estate

📍 Invercargill — 27 June
Artists: Futs, Sence, Ates, Seok, Dema, Weks

📍 Wellington — 18 July
Artists: Same, Cekoe, Verbs, Rogue, Genos, Snor

📍 Christchurch — 26 July
Artists: Drows, Lurq, Rivets, Seven, Sewer, Smeagol

📍 Tauranga — 8 August
Artists: Olivs, ANC, Moon, Honey

📍 Dunedin — 29 August
Artists: Epok, Geral, Sphinx, Bugs, Xanadu Jams

🏆 National Final
📍 Christchurch Hip Hop Summit
📅 November 2026

Massive thanks to all the artists, crews, hosts, supporters, Montana Cans, Rinley's, Railside and our local partners helping make this nationwide series possible.

Who's taking the crown and securing their spot at Flare 2027?

05/05/2026

“Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu” ... with feathers, the bird can fly.

This mural speaks to the power of whānau, community, and the environments we create around us. Just like feathers lift the manu, the support systems we choose help shape our futures.

Created for World Smokefree May, this piece reflects the idea that a smokefree life is one of those feathers, strengthening our hauora, our clarity, and our ability to move forward together.

Big mihi to Hāpai Te Hauora for supporting this kaupapa, and to artists Drows, Charles & Janine Williams for bringing it to life through a fusion of cultural narrative and contemporary graffiti styles.

Flare postcards available in store showcasing our murals from 2025. Find us at 9.30-5.30 Tue to Fri 10-5pm Sat and Sun...
28/04/2026

Flare postcards available in store showcasing our murals from 2025. Find us at 9.30-5.30 Tue to Fri 10-5pm Sat and Sun. Your purchases support ongoing festivals and the artists 🌞


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New Flare tees at the Flare Art Co-Op designed by . Find us at open Tue to Fri 930-530pm and Sat-Sun 10-5pm 💃
22/04/2026

New Flare tees at the Flare Art Co-Op designed by . Find us at open Tue to Fri 930-530pm and Sat-Sun 10-5pm 💃

URGENT - Central Wall needed for mural project, if you have a wall or know of any leads please send a DM or email street...
09/04/2026

URGENT - Central Wall needed for mural project, if you have a wall or know of any leads please send a DM or email [email protected]

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