13 – 29 Jan 2023

General FAQ

  • WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL ON?

  • 13 - 29 Jan 2023

  • WHAT TIME DOES THE FESTIVAL OPERATE?

  • You can find performance times on our TIMETABLE page

  • WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL LOCATED?

  • The festival takes place in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch. See our VENUES page for more details.

  • HOW DO I FIND OUT THE LATEST INFORMATION?

  • Sign-up to our e-newsletter and receive the latest updates about our upcoming festival emailed straight to your inbox.

  • HOW DO I GET THERE?

  • Leave the car at home and take public transport or ride your bike, there is limited parking near the festival precincts.

  • IS THERE SHADE AT BUSKING PITCHES?

  • Some daytime pitches will have temporary shade spots up and the natural surroundings will provide some sun relief. Please make sure you bring along suitable sun protections, especially for young children.

  • WILL I BE PHOTOGRAPHED WHILE ATTENDING BREAD & CIRCUS?

  • Bread & Circus reserves the right to take video recordings and photographs at each event and within the festival. On entering a Bread & Circus site and attending a performance of Bread & Circus you consent to be photographed and/or videotaped and acknowledge that the intended use is for archival and/or promotional purposes and authorise use by or on behalf of Bread & Circus.

  • CAN I TAKE PHOTOS?

  • We love to see happy snaps from our free events and busker shows! Post them, share them and snap away (#BreadandCircusNZ). All professional photography and filming must have prior approval from the Bread & Circus team. The use of cameras, videos or other recording devices within venues at ticketed events is strictly prohibited.

  • WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?

  • In the event of wet weather, shows will go ahead unless otherwise advised. For indoor venues, our front of house team will open the venue doors early and do their absolute best to seat everyone as quickly as possible. Please bring an umbrella and/or weather appropriate clothing to stay dry while you wait.

  • WHAT HAPPENS IF I LOSE OR FIND PROPERTY?

  • If you find something, please hand it in to any member of staff and we’ll do our best to return the item to its owner. If you have lost something notify a member of staff or security or email us. Bread & Circus is not responsible for any lost or found property and will give any unclaimed items to charity or to the police at the conclusion of the season.