Armageddon Expo
The Armageddon Expo brings together comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, stars of film and TV, and lots more. The 2026 event is scheduled for Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
Science fiction reading guide
Gazing toward the stars? If you like stories set on alien worlds, inter-species politics, and space travel try our science fiction guide.
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Romantasy.
I want to watch: Movies and TV
Movies, documentaries, or dramas. Stream them for free with your library membership. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
Science fiction reading guide
Gazing toward the stars? If you like stories set on alien worlds, inter-species politics, and space travel try our science fiction guide.
Fantasy fiction reading guide
Find Fantasy authors you might like to try and reading lists for a range of Fantasy sub-genres including Epic, Grimdark, and Romantasy.
I want to watch: Movies and TV
Movies, documentaries, or dramas. Stream them for free with your library membership. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Graphic novels and comics
Great stories and great art come together in a range of genres and styles, including biographies - for kids, teens or adults.
Pop culture magazines
Anime and Manga
In the catalogue: Anime and Manga
Cosplay
In the catalogue: Cosplay and Costume design
Cosplay and creative costuming
Photos of people getting creative with library resources to make costumes and cosplay.
Sewing, overlocker and embroidery machines
Sewing machines are available at several libraries: Fendalton, Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Matatiki Hornby Centre, New Brighton and Tūranga.
Auahatanga - Creative Spaces
There is amazing technology at Christchurch City Libraries. Find out about each piece of gear, where you can find it, & how you can use it.
Games and gaming
Games and gaming
Take a leap into a universe of gaming - PlayStation, table football or board games.
Previous events
See our photos from past Armageddon events.
- 2019: Renee's post: Armageddon at Tūranga: Tools for expo prep.
- Previous blog posts about Armageddon
- 2012: George’s report and photos on Flickr
- 2011: Bronwyn’s report and photos on Flickr
- 2010: Bronwyn’s report and photos on Flickr
- 2009: Photos on Flickr.