FRIDAY 13 MARCH, 5PM - 8PM & SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026 | HAGLEY PARK NORTH - SPECIAL EVENTS AREA
SPACPAC CANTERBURY POLYFEST
Manuia!
Exciting News! SPACPAC Canterbury Polyfest is now a TWO-DAY celebration!
Join us for the biggest Pacific cultural festival in the South Island – SPACPAC Canterbury Polyfest!
For the first time ever, this vibrant festival will run over two incredible days, giving you even more time to experience schools proudly sharing their Pacific heritage through dance, song, and performance.
This fun-filled, family-friendly event showcases our amazing Pacific youth. Explore bustling markets, savour delicious food stalls, and connect with community organisations all designed to keep you and your aiga engaged, entertained, and well-fed across both days!
ANNOUNCEMENT
SPACPAC CANTERBURY POLYFEST 2026 IS GOING TO 2 DAYS!!!
FRIDAY 13 MARCH, 5PM - 8PM & SATURDAY 14 MARCH, 8.30AM - 5PM
FAQs
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Because Polyfest has grown so much that we simply can’t fit all the schools into one day! We have an incredible number of schools wanting to perform — an epic problem to have! Moving to two days means:
We can finish on time each day
Every school gets the space to celebrate their awesome students
No one misses out on performing
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It means more breathing room! Instead of cramming everyone into one day, schools will have a clear schedule and time to shine, ensuring we finish on time while still celebrating every group.
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Yes! Polyfest has exploded in size with more schools, more performances, more cultural pride. One day simply isn’t enough anymore.
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Yes! Friday evening will have an opening celebration vibe with cultural performances and a chance for families to enjoy after work. Saturday will be the full-day showcase with all the remaining school performances.
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Two days means more time to enjoy performances, more flexibility for families, and a bigger celebration of culture. You can come Friday night, Saturday, or both!
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We hope so! If the community loves the two-day format and it works well for schools, we’ll keep building on this success.