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See inside some of Christchurch’s most enchanting buildings and intriguing spaces as the annual Open Christchurch festival of architectural excellence returns in May. If you’ve been wanting to explore the amazing transformation of the Arts Centre’s Observatory Hotel, the heritage buildings at Christ’s College or Addington’s converted industrial treasure Woods Mill, you’re in luck. These…
Grab your friends and whānau and celebrate the diversity in our communities this weekend. Canterbury Polyfest 2023 Canterbury Polyfest is a representation of Pasifika traditional dance, music and custom featuring secondary students from around the Canterbury and Southern regions. Embrace yourself in exhibition stalls showcasing the taste and colours of the pacific, and enjoy the…
The longest running music festival in Christchurch has been reinvented as the Jazz & Cabaret Festival. “Our audiences love jazz, cabaret, and tribute shows, so we’re bringing them all together for five days of all-out entertainment,” says festival director Jodi Wright. Formerly known as the New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival, the festival has…
Waltham and Templeton summer pools will host our ever popular annual Pooch Pool Parties on the first weekend in April. We’re paw-sitively over the moon that more sessions have been added this year and it’s sure to get tails wagging! Christchurch City Council Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox says previous events have…
A new exhibition opening soon at Tūranga Central Library demonstrates the power of art as a tool for healing. Raising Sakinah | Finding Peace showcases artworks created by survivors of the 2019 Christchurch Mosque attacks and their supporters. In the aftermath of the Mosque attacks, 21 survivors and supporters worked with artist and photographer Janneth Gil…
An Edwardian garden party will help raise funds to restore the damaged bathhouse at historic Mona Vale Homestead. The bathhouse suffered damage in the Canterbury earthquakes and is yet to be repaired. Some funding is currently set aside in the Long Term Plan, however due to budget constraints the work has been deferred until 2029….
Celebrate our creative artists this weekend! Culture Fest 2023 Celebrate the amazing cultural diversity in our community! Featuring local food trucks, cultural music items, community groups and more – all for a free entry fee. Come along and celebrate with us at Riccarton High School Hall, 31 Vicki Street Sockburn, from 4:30pm to 8pm this…
Waltham and Templeton summer pools will host our ever popular annual Pooch Pool Parties on the first weekend in April. We’re paw-sitively over the moon that more sessions have been added this year and it’s sure to get tails wagging! Christchurch City Council Head of Recreation, Sports and Events Nigel Cox says previous events have…
An Edwardian garden party will help raise funds to restore the damaged bathhouse at historic Mona Vale Homestead. The bathhouse suffered damage in the Canterbury earthquakes and is yet to be repaired. Some funding is currently set aside in the Long Term Plan, however due to budget constraints the work has been deferred until 2029….
There’s heaps going on in Christchurch and beyond this weekend! Check it out below. Children’s Day 2023 Children’s Day is all about celebrating our tamariki, with live performances, free rides and fun stallholder activities! This free event is being held on Sunday between 11am to 3pm at the Green Space, corner of 152 New Brighton…
Check out what’s on in Christchurch this weekend Live at the Point 2023 Live at the Point is a free annual event that offers the chance to enjoy a laid-back sunny afternoon of great music. This Sunday, the 8 week series comes to its finale in the beautiful grounds of the former Godley House in…
Celebrate the small people in your life at Te Rā O Ngā Tamariki – Children’s Day, a free Council-run community event. Christchurch City Council Community Recreation Advisor Shanelle Temaru-Ilalio says mini jeep rides, bumper boats, pony rides, bouncy castles, and stage performances are amongst the free entertainment on offer. “What a great way to spend…
Grab your friends and whānau and take a look at what Christchurch is putting on this weekend Culture Galore Culture Galore is a multicultural festival that celebrates our city’s diversity with food, arts and crafts, and music and dance performances from more than 30 cultures that call Christchurch home. Performances range from Japanese drummers to…
Christchurch and Lyttelton residents are being advised to plan ahead and expect travel routines to be affected during the upcoming ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix. With thousands set to watch the March 18-19 event from the village at Te Nukutai o TapoaNaval Point, organisers are gearing up for a busy weekend. SailGP has prepared…
After a year break Christchurch’s biggest celebration of diversity is back. Culture Galore 2023 is set to be held at Ray Blank Park in Ilam from noon until 4pm on Saturday 18 February. “We’re so pleased to be back with this popular cultural event after the last year was affected by Covid. You’ll be able…
Showcasing the often overlooked medium of printmaking, a new exhibition at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū shines light on one of the most dynamic periods of Aotearoa’s art history. Ink on Paper is the first exhibition in New Zealand to cover this progressive period of printmaking, from the 1910s to the 1950s, and includes…
From outdoor movies to a community fair – there’s something for everyone in Christchurch this weekend. Manu Competition Grand Final Who will be crowned the Christchurch City Council Manu Champion of 2023? Head down to Jellie Park on Sunday from Midday to 2pm to find out! Keen on entering? It’s not too late! Enter on…
With the long weekend ahead and the cracker weather forecast, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Christchurch. Latest news Summer Sundays – Classic Rock Sessions Summer Sundays returns this summer with four free concerts to entertain the crowds! This weekend we have a Classic Rock Session with Tattoo Voodoo ad Sign of the…
The skies above New Brighton Beach will be full of colour this Saturday as dozens of kites take to the skies at the beloved annual Kite Day event. Attracting professional kite flyers and amateurs alike, Kite Day is on Saturday 4 February, from 11am – 3pm. Council Manager of Events and Arts Lucy Blackmore says…
Mark one of the world’s most celebrated festivals by heading down to your local library for a variety of colourful and diverse events. From 22 January to 5 February 2023, Christchurch City Libraries is hosting more than 30 different events to mark the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit. “The celebration of…
Looking for a fun, laid back Sunday afternoon activity for the whole family? Summer Sundays gets underway at the Botanic Gardens this weekend with a session of jazz featuring punchy horns and smooth vocals. Run by Christchurch City Council, the popular, free series runs across four Sundays, with a different musical theme each week from…
Arts collective Pacific Sisters will play a key role in the final weekend of SCAPE Public Art and the final days of Te Pū o Te Wheke with a special Fiafia PIKNIK 2023 event this Saturday. Established in the early 90s, Pacific Sisters is one of the longest established Tangata Moana art collectives in the…
Christchurch is set to buzz over the next week with an action-packed line up of major events coming to the city. Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival The party is on the streets of Ōtautahi Christchurch this summer holidays, with an action-packed event programme of world-class busking pitches, fantastic ticketed shows and eye-popping free…
Spend some time with the kids in the sun and get outdoors this summer! Christchurch City Council Play Advocate Louise Van Tongeren has some ideas for the best ways to play in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. ONE: Spend some time in the water On top of our outdoor pools and paddling pools there are some…
Treetech Sparks is celebrating its 40th birthday on Saturday 21 January. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy a cracker night at one of the city’s favourite events. Treetech Sparks is a free, all ages outdoor concert being held in North Hagley Park, with pre-show entertainment starting at 6.30pm, with Ambush Brass. The main…
Don’t pack away the jandals just yet, there’s still plenty of summer fun ahead. Christchurch City Council’s programme of summer events continues throughout January and February. Treetech Sparks Perennial favourite, Treetech Sparks, is back to delight the crowds and light up the Christchurch skies on Saturday 21 January from 6.30pm – 9.30pm. The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra…
Thousands of mountain bikers and walkers have explored two new trails above the lower half of Rapaki Track over the summer break. The Elevator dual-direction mountain bike trail and Kowhai walking trail opened in early December, and regional parks manager, Kay Holder, says they’re helping ease the pressure on the busy Rapaki Track. “Rapaki Track…
Know someone who can pop best manu in town? Do you have a comic book fan in the family? Or just want to get in the festive spirit? There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained this weekend! Manu competition Head along to Jellie Park on Sunday 11 December with your togs, towel and sunscreen to…
Join the countdown to 2023 at Hagley Park this New Year’s Eve. The free NYE22 event gets underway at 6pm with food trucks and family-friendly entertainment, and concludes with a massive midnight fireworks display. Local performers 1 Drop Nation, covers band Black & Gold, and rising star Sam Heselwood are taking the stage ahead of…
Summer’s here, the festive season is underway and the chances of spotting Santa in the city this weekend are high to very high! Christmas in the City Bring the family along to the Avon River promenade at 11am this Saturday for a very special Christmas in the City event. You will be able to follow…