Armageddon Expo
The Armageddon Expo brings together comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, stars of film and TV, and lots more. The 2025 event is scheduled for Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
Comics Plus
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga, For ages 16+.
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.
Movies and TV
Movies, indie documentaries, or binge-worthy dramas. Stream them for free. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Comics Plus
Read all the comics with unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga, For ages 16+.
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.
Movies and TV
Movies, indie documentaries, or binge-worthy dramas. Stream them for free. Read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.
Pop culture magazines
Anime and Manga
In the catalogue: Anime and Manga
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.
Armageddon Expo: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April at Te Pae
Comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, stars, cosplay... the library has plenty of resources for Armageddon attendees and fans of all kinds.
Japan Fiesta: Saturday 1 March 2025
Japan Fiesta in Christchurch will be held at Riccarton Park on Saturday 1 March 10am to 6pm.
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.
Armageddon Expo: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April at Te Pae
Comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, stars, cosplay... the library has plenty of resources for Armageddon attendees and fans of all kinds.
Japan Fiesta: Saturday 1 March 2025
Japan Fiesta in Christchurch will be held at Riccarton Park on Saturday 1 March 10am to 6pm.
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: Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, Matatiki Hornby Centre, New Brighton and Tūranga.
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.