Waves of Pacific creativity will converge on Ōtautahi this November as artists from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch come together for the inaugural Nesian Tide Arts Festival, with two days of music, dance, workshops and cultural celebration.
Presented by Polynesian Pages, the festival will inject a burst of Pacific energy into Ōtautahi, showcasing local talent alongside visiting artists and creating opportunities for creative exchange, collaboration and community connection. Christchurch audiences can experience the richness of contemporary and traditional Pacific arts while local artists connect with creatives from across Aotearoa.
From Auckland's Island Vibes funk-soul music to Wellington's Lemau Creative drumming and dance and the homegrown talent of Ōtautahi, the programme celebrates the diversity, vibrancy and enduring influence of Pacific artistry.
