Step into the heart of the World Buskers Festival with Busker Jams, the ultimate outdoor showcase under the summer skies of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Running nightly from 23 – 31 January at the Arts Centre, Busker Jams brings together a rotating line-up of the festival’s funniest, wildest, and most jaw-dropping acts for a high-energy mix of circus, comedy, music, and pure spectacle. No two nights are ever the same — so come once, or come often, for a fresh dose of world-class entertainment.

Your $10 ticket/donation doesn’t just get you a brilliant night out – it helps keep this Festival running year after year, so we can keep bringing incredible talent from all over the world to Ōtautahi. And to ensure that talent wants to come back, you can support them directly by throwing some cash (of your eftpos card) in the hat on the night

Bring your mates, grab a drink, and visit the food trucks before settling in for a night that captures everything the festival is about — laughter, talent, and community vibes.

Whether you’re a fan of daring stunts, clever comedy, or captivating circus acts, Busker Jams promises something for everyone. It’s big, bold, and brilliantly unpredictable — the kind of show that turns a summer night into a memory you’ll be talking about all year.

Please note: This is event is strictly no BYO. The Hat will be passed around for the performers – we can take cash or eftpos!
Warning: Some coarse language and adult themes

Line ups*
Wednesday 28 Jan 

MC for the night – Tony Chestnut Drag Daddy from Planet Drag

• The Silver Starlets
• The Clay Artists
• Mario – Queen of the Circus
• Kozo Kaos
• EL KOTE
• Garaghty & Thom

Thursday 29 Jan 

MC for the night – Garaghty & Thom

• Mario – Queen of the Circus
• The Daredevil Sailor
• to R mansion
• Hugo Miro
• Hoopsadaisies Street Party

Friday 30 Jan 

MC for the night – Garaghty & Thom

• This Maag
• EL KOTE
• Hoopsadaisies Street Party
• The Silver Starlets
• Kozo Kaos

Saturday 31 Jan – FINAL SHOW!

MC for the night – Garaghty & Thom

• to R mansion
• Mario – Queen of the Circus
• The Daredevil Sailor
• The Clay Artists
• Hugo Miro

*Subject to change at the drop of a top hat.

The World Buskers Festival is proud to be smoke and vape free.