# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - KAIKŌURA
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: 14th Annual National Tour — Kaikōura

? The Mayfair
?️ Fri 20 March 2026

For the 14th year running, the Aotearoa Surf Film Festival is rolling into towns across the motu — bringing with it a healthy dose of salt-water cinema, surf culture, and storytelling stoke.

Join us for a curated night of world-class surf films, featuring standout stories from Aotearoa and across the globe. From local lineups to far-flung coastlines, this year’s programme celebrates the art of wave-riding in all its forms.

Giveaways
Thanks to our generous sponsors, there’ll be audience giveaways on the night.
Everyone who purchases a ticket online at www.asff.co.nz goes in the draw to win a Verdure surfboard valued at $2,000. Huge thanks to Verdure for the support.

Event Schedule
? Bar open: 6:00pm
? Films start: 7:00pm
15-minute intermission

Programme announcement: 16 February
Full film descriptions: www.asff.co.nz

Tickets & Merch
? Full Night Pass: Adult - $25, Child (under 15) - $15
? ASFF Tour T-Shirt: $55
? A licensed bar will be operating throughout the event, serving Pals & Sawmill

Please bring your ticket receipt or barcode on your phone — no need to print tickets.
Limited door sales if available — cash only.

Our Partners
ASFF wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our partners:

Tour Partners:
Red Bull · Patagonia · YETI · Sawmill Brewery · Sol & Sea · Verdure · Good Surf Now · Pals · Surf Shell · Sticky Johnson
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kaikoura/aotearoa-surf-film-festival-2026-kaikŌura/200029615912146
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, workshops, art, trips-adventures, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kaikoura
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Mayfair Theatre
- **lat**: -42.40788
- **long**: 173.68498
- **full address**: Mayfair Theatre, 80 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand, Kaikoura

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - KAIKŌURA being held?
  - **A:** Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - KAIKŌURA takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am at Mayfair Theatre, 80 Esplanade, Kaikoura 7300, New Zealand, Kaikoura.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - KAIKŌURA?
  - **A:** Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - KAIKŌURA is organized by Aotearoa Surf Film Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - KAIKŌURA is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kaikoura, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - KAIKŌURA sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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