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Kicking off 2026 with Chchgeddon, Wellygeddon & Auckland Autumn!

Posted January 16, 2026

We're starting 2026 off with a bang! Armageddon Christchurch brings the terror and the magic on March 21/22nd to Te Pae, Armageddon Wellington returns on April 3rd to 5th Easter weekend at Sky Stadium, bringing an array of international stars to Wellington, and EPIC returns for Auckland for our April 25-27th Anzac weekend Autumn Expo.

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Armageddon Christchurch brings the terror and the magic on March 21/22nd to Te Pae.

Our first event of the year brings a spellbinding array of international stars to Ōtautahi including:

  • Bonnie Wright – Harry Potter
  • Brandon Rogers – Helluva Boss 
  • T.J. Thyne – Bones
  • Chandler Riggs – The Walking Dead
  • Ross Marquand – The Walking Dead, X-Men '97, Invincible
  • Michaela Jill Murphy – Avatar The Last Airbender
  • Matthew Rudd – Jujitsu Kaisen
  • Kyle Philips – My Hero Academia
  • Nicole Tompkins – Resident Evil games
  • Robbie Daymond – Critical Role, Date Everything!, Jujutsu Kaisen

Add to that tremendous line-up of animation, movie and tv stars, this year’s event will be our BIGGEST in Christchurch yet, with Armageddon taking over 100% of Te Pae, adding more rooms filled with gaming and events.

Special events and more include:

  • TWO full stages in the main theatre. One for celebrity and Cosplay events and the other for large scale gaming tournaments
  • A fully dedicated new hall filled with the latest in computer and console gaming events including Esports area, Kiwibank Augmented Reality zone, free play area and more
  • Wargaming
  • Lego displays
  • Two levels of exhibitors and artist alleys from across NZ
  • Board gaming chill out and play room
  • Cosplay galore, with larger cosplay parades, repair and replenish areas and events
  • Celebrity autograph and photo zone
  • Food trucks directly outside

And much more!

Armageddon Christchurch is the start of what is going to be a tremendous year.

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Armageddon Wellington returns on April 3rd to 5th Easter weekend at Sky Stadium, bringing an array of international stars to Wellington including:

  • Andy Serkis - Lord of the Rings, Andor, Planet of the Apes, The Batman, Black Panther and more!
  • Sofia Boutella – The Mummy, Star Trek Beyond, Kingsman, Rebel Moon and more!
  • Lou Diamond Philips – Stargate Universe, La Bamba, Longmire, Young Guns
  • Renee O’Connor – Xena (Saturday Only)
  • Brandon Rogers – Helluva Boss 
  • Graham McTavish – Outlander, Spartacus, The Witcher, Hobbit and more.
  • Chandler Riggs – The Walking Dead
  • Ross Marquand – The Walking Dead, X-Men '97, Invincible
  • Michaela Jill Murphy – Avatar The Last Airbender
  • Zach Tyler Eisen – Avatar: The Last Airbender
  • Jack De Sena – Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Dragon Prince
  • Jennie Kwan– Avatar: The last Airbender, Streetfighter 6
  • Olivia Hack – Avatar: The Last Airbender, Bratz, Brady Bunch
  • Robbie Daymond – Critical Role, Date Everything!, Jujutsu Kaisen

Add to that tremendous line-up of animation, movie and tv stars, this year’s event will be our BIGGEST in Wellington yet, with Armageddon taking over 100% of the ring around the stadium, adding more gaming and events

Special events and more include:

  • Main stage for cosplay and celebrity events.
  • A fully dedicated area with the latest in computer and console gaming events including Esports area, Kiwibank Augmented Reality zone, free play area and more
  • Board gaming chill out and play room
  • Cosplay galore, with larger cosplay parades, repair and replenish areas and events
  • Upgraded Just Dance area
  • Celebrity autograph and photo zone
  • Our biggest number of artist alleys yet
  • Food trucks directly outside

And much more!

Armageddon Wellington is a great way to spend Easter this year!

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EPIC returns for Auckland for our April 25-27th Anzac weekend Autumn Expo, so make sure you are ready, lots of gaming, celebrity and animation guests coming for the EPIC EXPO.

  • Jamie Campbell Bower
  • Robert Englund
  • Cara Buono
  • Melissa O'Neil
  • Lisseth Chavez
  • Fiona Dourif
  • Frank Grillo
  • Garrett Hedlund
  • Denise Richards
  • Michael Jai White
  • Nhut Le
  • Mark Mitchinson
  • Janet Varney
  • Zach Tyler Eisen
  • Jack DeSena
  • Michaela Jill Murphy
  • Jennie Kwan
  • Olivia Hack
  • Robbie Daymond
  • Max Mittelman
  • Maggie Robertson
  • Jennifer English
  • Aliona Baranova
  • Chris Wehkamp
  • Brent Mukai
  • Sean Chiplock
  • Jordan Reynolds
  • Mara Junot
  • Daron Nefcy
  • Laura Jean Shannon
  • Sarah Jeanna Mgeni
  • Miss Twisted

We have really tried to ensure this line-up is not only one of our biggest but has the most diverse array of guests to appeal to all interests.
So, prepare Baldars Gate against the forces of evil, get your Rookies ready to be Peacemakers, remember your Nightmares as Stranger Things are coming to Auckland.

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Tickets for Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland Autumn are on sale now through www.iticket.co.nz from February 2nd (also at the door).

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