The Little Street Art Festival Returns

Aotearoa’s most unique street art festival returns for its third year – with a slew of fun, surprising, revealing and meaningful creations by local urban artists.

Seven headline artists will take to Ōtautahi Christchurch’s streets from 5-14 December, creating works that extend from poetic garments and a Pasifika-inspired navigation trail to surprising signs and playful characters.

Works will include an unplayable golf course, space-bending calligraphy and even an automated art machine – all exploring the smaller scale and material diversity of urban art and encouraging reflection upon our experience of the cityscape.

“I’m excited to be part of the Little Street Art Festival this year because, even in a small way, I get to be part of the fabric of this city,” says Artist Iva Anjani.

The Little Street Art Festival is a celebration of the possibilities of the urban landscape as a site for creativity – a platform for a range of artists whose work pushes boundaries and explores new ideas and formats.

The 2025 programme will also feature a raft of events and activities, with free guided tours and workshops with local artists, a panel discussion evening with festival creatives, additional works by festival ‘Fresh Faces’, giveaways and participatory activities.

“I’m excited to be involved with the Little Street Art Festival because it brings so many street artists together in our city and builds the image of Christchurch up at the same time,” says Artist Ekos.

The Little Street Art Festival 2025 will feature Cameron Hunt, Ekos, Gemma Rae, Iva Anjani, Monti, Low Draw Projects and Yeah Creative.

The Festival is presented by Watch This Space and is supported by the Christchurch City Council.