Ending Animal Testing: An Evening with LUSH x BAR
Schedule
Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC+12:00Location
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand | Christchurch, CA
LUSH Cosmetics and Beyond Animal Research (BAR) are coming together for a special evening in Ōtautahi, Christchurch and you’re invited! This exclusive after-hours event brings people together to support a future where science thrives without harming animals.
100% of ticket sales (minus Humanitix fees) will be donated to BAR.
We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with LUSH, a brand that has long stood against animal testing and continues to lead the way in ethical innovation.
Their values strongly align with BAR’s work: we’re a NZ-based charity dedicated to ending the harmful use of animals in science by working with the scientific community to drive real, lasting change.
What to expect:
Join us in-store for a relaxed, inspiring evening where you can connect, learn, and have a little fun along the way:
🛁Bath bomb making experience
🍽️ 100% vegan nibbles, mocktails, and hot drinks
🛍️ Exclusive after-hours shopping (store closed to the public!)
🎁 Raffle with incredible prizes (all proceeds go to BAR)
💝 A goodie bag including a LUSH Fighting Animal Testing pouch + treats
🎤 Hear from BAR Co-Founder Tara Jackson about the charity’s work, goals, and how you can be part of creating change
With huge thanks to our incredible supporters:
This event wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of these amazing businesses who have come together to support BAR and help make this evening truly special:
🥗 Green Dinner Table
Providing a delicious spread of 100% vegan nibbles and platters for the evening.
Green Dinner Table is Aotearoa’s leading vegan meal kit service, delivering fresh, chef-designed recipes and ingredients straight to your door, making vegan eating easy, accessible, and seriously delicious: www.greendinnertable.co.nz
🍹 Good Cocktail Co
Serving up beautiful, alcohol-free mocktails for you to enjoy throughout the night.
Their all-natural, vegan, preservative-free mixers are crafted to make great drinks simple, without compromising on flavour or quality: www.goodcocktailco.co.nz
☕ Ōtautahi Oats
Keeping the hot drinks flowing with their locally made oat milk - including a special cacao oat milk treat for the evening.
Based in Ōtautahi, Christchurch, they deliver fresh oat milk in reusable glass bottles, with sustainability at the heart of everything they do: www.otautahioats.com
🎟️ Tickets:
Spots are limited and expected to sell out.
Secure your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/lush-x-b-a-r
Bring a friend, enjoy a beautiful evening, and be part of something positive for both animals and science!
Where is it happening?
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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