Featured Events - Akaroa French Festival

Introducing La Cabaret

MC Mullet Man

Endearing international entertainer

La Can Can

Finest cabaret Can Can act

Bonita Danger Doll

Burlesque

As part of Akaroa French Festival 2021 we announce Le Cabaret. Don't miss this fabulous evening of music, dancing, and fun. Joie de vivre! Doors open at 6.30pm. Fun starts at 7pm. Adults ticketed event with an amazing array of bands and entertainers including MC Mullet Man, Le Can Can and pioneer of the New Zealand burlesque scene Bonita Danger Doll.

What's On

Night Market

Official Opening and welcome - speeches, raising of Maori, French, German and English flags. Live music, food and wine.

The Landing

The historic re-enactment celebrating all people who came to Akaroa to start new lives.

The Parade

The Landing performers are joined by many locals, vintage cars, fire brigade and penny farthings.

French Market

Food & wine, live music, fun activities, family friendly games, competitions and stalls.

Le Cabaret

Stellar variety acts mixed with burlesque and comedy.

Circotica Circus

Circotica Circus performance featuring professional aerialists, acrobats and hilarious jugglers.