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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…
Santa will be in town in one month! There’s heaps to do around town to fill the time between now and the Christmas holiday. Here are our top picks. Christmas Family Festival Mark your calendars, the festive season is just around the corner. To get everyone in the spirit, we’re hosting a Christmas Family Festival…
Kites of all shapes and sizes will once again take to the skies over New Brighton on Saturday 4 February. The annual Kite Day event attracts kite flyers, both professional and amateur, to the seaside suburb for a day of spectacular, sky high displays. Julie Adams, a Kite Day veteran and lifelong kite enthusiast, says…
Summer Sundays are returning this summer with four themed concerts to entertain the crowds. The free concert series will be held every Sunday from 29 January – 19 February at the Botanic Gardens. “Summer Sundays is a great way to relax, unwind and enjoy the sweet sounds of some of Ōtautahi’s best musicians,” says Christchurch…
Come rain or shine there’s plenty to keep young and old entertained this weekend, from Christmas markets to skate jams and garden tours. Celebrate Bishopdale & Bishopdale Skate Jam (now postponed to Sunday 11am – 2pm.) For a great family fun day with performances, stalls, activities and food head to Bishopdale Park There will be…
It’s Canterbury Anniversary weekend and there’s plenty on to keep the family entertained over the next three days. Whether you’re heading to The Show, to the races or to your local pool, have a great long weekend! Head to The Show The Show gives children a chance to get up close to farm animals. The…
Anthony Harper Summer Theatre returns to the Botanic Gardens in January for a rapid-fire summer stage show full of songs, silliness and laugh-out-loud entertainment. The all new and locally produced show HOWZAT! The Complete History of Kiwi Cricket packs nearly 200 years of cricket history into 80 minutes. “This one isn’t just for cricket fans,…
Hagley Park will play host to the biggest New Year’s Eve party in town, with a full line-up of family entertainment ahead of a huge midnight fireworks display. The Council’s NYE22 line-up will feature locals 1 Drop Nation, a six-piece band who will be taking to the stage to perform their unique blend of roots,…
Hold onto your hats Christchurch – a big week of fun lies ahead. After two years of Covid-19 disruption, the city is finally able to welcome back all the big crowd-pulling events that traditionally make up Cup and Show Week in Christchurch. “It’s going to be a great week,’’ says Mayor Phil Mauger. “For the…
International tennis is coming back to Christchurch with confirmation the city will host the Davis Cup World Group 1 play-off event between New Zealand and Bulgaria early next year. The tie will be played at Wilding Park on 4 and 5 February. Wilding Park has a long history of hosting Davis Cup ties, but it…
Enjoy late spring in the city as we roll into the weekend. Here’s five activities happening in Ōtautahi. FAST5 Netball World Series Christchurch Arena will be pumping this weekend as the top six female teams in the world are joined by a men’s grade for the FAST5 Netball World Series. FAST5 is a modified version…
With the weather warming up, there’s lot of events and activities happening in and around Christchurch. Here’s our top five picks for this weekend. Christchurch Women’s Lifestyle Expo Horncastle Arena will be buzzing with activity this weekend as it hosts the two-day Christchurch Women’s Lifestyle Expo. This event is for women of all ages and…
Mark your calendars, the festive season is just around the corner. To get everyone in the spirit, a Christmas Family Festival is being held in Victoria Square and the Commons on Sunday 4 December. The one-off event has been created by Christchurch City Council after several events were cancelled due to shifting COVID-19 traffic light…
If you decided to stay at home for the long weekend, you made a good choice because there is loads of fun things happening in Christchurch over the next three days. Here are our top picks. Christchurch Big Band Festival 2022 Labour Weekend in Christchurch is going to be a blast, thanks to the Christchurch…
The New Zealand Agriculture Show 2022 is just three weeks away and organisers are touting it as ‘the best Show ever’. The Show has been in hiatus for the past two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic, but it is back from 9 to 11 November with a few innovations, including new sponsors and corporate…
Sparks is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2023 with a dazzling showcase of local talent. The much-loved outdoor concert is returning to North Hagley Park on Saturday 21 January, with a packed programme led by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO). “With popular Conductor David Kay at the helm, the CSO will deliver a fun programme…
Pack your weekend with some of these fun events. Take a kid fishing Introduce your children to the fun of fishing at the Take a Kid Fishing event at The Groynes lakes on Sunday. The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust, with support from Mt Cook Alpine Salmon, has generously donated hundreds of salmon, which will be…
A new exhibition at Tūranga is inviting people to see the world through the eyes of a homeless person. The World Homeless Day Photovoice exhibition features photos taken by a group of individuals currently experiencing homelessness in Ōtautahi, depicting their stories and the reality of life living on the street. The exhibition has been organised…