Prepare yourself for the ultimate BBQ and rock music experience at Ōtautahi Smoke, Christchurch's top BBQ festival!

Join us for an epic day filled with lip-smacking BBQ, ice-cold drinks, and an electrifying lineup of rock bands that'll keep the energy pumping. Whether you're a rock fanatic, a food lover, or just looking for a stellar time, Ōtautahi Smoke has something special in store!

Get Ready to Rock at

ŌTAUTAHI SMOKE!

Set Times:

2:30 – Sandfly

3:30 – Imperial April 

4:35 – The Dead Circus

5:55 – Voltz

7:20 – Pieces Of Molly

8:45 – Tadpole

Indulge in mouthwatering BBQ from our top local vendors, serving up the tastiest, smokiest, and most delicious dishes around.


  • BEERS

  • WOODFIRED PIZZA

  • INIHAW

  • EMPIRE

  • DEKKERS

  • LIMP BRISKET

  • AROMA

  • FLAMIN TOMAHAWKS

  • OLD MATES

  • ALT KITCHEN

  • CHEF ASTIG

  • WALID

  • REAL FRUIT ICECREAM

  • SMOKE ROLLISTON

  • KUNG FU DUMPLINGS

  • SMOKE N BARREL

  • EL QUINCHO

  • PRETZEL BOX

  • FRITZ'S WEINERS

  • WILD AZ

Up your BBQ game with Smoke Seminars!

3:00 - BBQ Beginnings: A Quick Guide to Smoking Like a Pro

4:00 - Smokin’ Ribs 101: A Beginner’s Guide to BBQ Rib Perfection

5:00 - Ooni Pizza Ovens: From Dough to Delicious: Ooni Oven Tips for Perfect Cooking

5:40 - Traeger Grills: Flavour Unleashed: Quick Lessons for Traeger Success

6:30 - Smokin’ Sweets: Mastering Desserts on Your Smoker

7:10 - Heat Meets Meat: A Quick Guide to Pairing Hot Sauce with Meat

Enjoy a wide range of drinks to suit every palate—whether you're into craft beers, crisp lagers, refreshing ciders, or trendy seltzers, we've got you sorted.

  • LONG WHITE

  • DOUBLE VISION BREWING

  • URBANAUT

  • BREW MOON

  • TWO THUMBS

  • CHIN CHILLER

  • CASSELS

  • GARAGE PROJECT

    GARAGE PROJECT

Some key information for the day:

Gates for the event open at 2:00pm.

Don't forget your tickets & ID.

Last drinks served at 9:30pm, the event will finish at 10pm.

Bring your paywave card, phone or watch for payments.

You are allowed to bring small bags for personal essentials.

Small folding chairs or picnic blankets are permitted.

Bring along an empty drink bottle — (no glass)

There will be plenty of free filling stations inside the festival.

Check the weather forecast & dress accordingly.

Please do not bring any food or drink with you to the event.

There will be no pass outs for this event — If you wish to leave you will not be able to return later on.

There is no onsite parking for the event