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Barbering Student Showcase

Join us to celebrate the new talent entering our ever-growing, creative industry.

At Ara we’re committed to providing the industry with work-ready graduates and we need your support to do this, so please come along to a worthwhile event supporting the industry you know and love.

  • Date: Sunday 2 November
  • Venue: Tūranga Library, Gloucester Street, central Christchurch
  • Time:   12:30pm - 5pm

Come along and be part of one of New Zealand’s only barbering competitions — the Barber Crusade!

Watch top barbers battle it out to be crowned 2025 champions.

This year, Ara barbers will be showcasing their skills, so don’t miss the chance to witness this new talent in action.

Please RSVP to hairdressingsms@ara.ac.nz by Tuesday 26 October

Key Details

Location
Tūranga Library, Gloucester Street, Christchurch
Time
02 Nov 2025 12:30pm - 05:00pm