Become a Supporteur
$20 every two years.
Help sustain a volunteer-led festival celebrating French heritage in Akaroa.
The Akaroa French Festival is built on community spirit.
For just $20 every two years, you become part of the story that brings French culture, music and celebration to life every three years.
Why Your Support Matters
Every three years, our small harbour town transforms into a vibrant celebration of French heritage, arts, food and music, welcoming thousands of visitors to Banks Peninsula.
As costs continue to rise, your support helps us keep the Festival sustainable, accessible and true to its community roots.
Join us in sustaining this unique celebration.
All Access Festival Entry
Priority Booking for Le Cabaret
Festival Updates Direct to You
Inter-Festival Event Access
A Festival with Impact!
Since its rebirth in 2017, the Akaroa French Festival has welcomed 7,000 – 8,000 visitors, becoming a recognised start to the summer season in Akaroa.
Every two years, Akaroa transforms into a celebration of French patrimoine, arts, food and music, bringing energy, colour and joie de vivre to Banks Peninsula.
Our Kaupapa | Notre Mission
Our kaupapa is to produce a vibrant, sustainable, family-focused celebration that honours Akaroa’s unique heritage and community spirit.
Led by a small group of committed local volunteers, the Festival continues to reflect the pride and purpose it was founded on.
Your support helps carry this shared celebration and its “esprit de communauté” into the future.
