Arts events in Christchurch

Check out happening arts events all around Christchurch, CA

Ed Sheeran in Christchurch

 Sat, 24 Jan at 05:30 pm Apollo Projects Stadium

Ōtautahi Smoke 2025

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 am Hagley Park

The Lumineers in Christchurch

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:00 pm Christchurch Town Hall

Ōtautahi Crafters Christmas Market

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 am Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Majlis Al Ishq-The Love Gathering

 Fri, 19 Dec at 05:00 pm St Albans Community Centre Free

Kirk Franklin in Christchurch

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm Christchurch Town Hall

Maren Morris in Christchurch

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:30 pm Christchurch Town Hall

LAKES FESTIVAL l 2025

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:30 am Hagley Park North

The Desafyar Festival February 2026

 Fri, 27 Feb at 12:00 am Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Lecrae - Reconstruction World Tour NZ | Christchurch

 Sun, 07 Dec at 09:00 am 86 Kilmore St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

WORSHIP 2026 | CHRISTCHURCH

 Fri, 06 Feb at 04:00 am Queen Elizabeth II Park

Road to Bethlehem Christchurch

 Mon, 15 Dec at 06:20 pm Christchurch Adventist School Free

Friends Fundraising Open Garden 2025

 Sun, 07 Dec at 01:30 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

Summer Sundays

 Sun, 01 Feb at 03:00 am Archery Lawn, Christchurch Botanic Gardens

CHCH: Morning People feat. Simon Kong

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:30 pm Hide

Gindulgence Christchurch 2026

 Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 am Ilam Homestead

Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry, Kaitlin Butts in Christchurch

 Sun, 08 Feb at 07:00 pm Wolfbrook Arena

World Hindi Day

 Fri, 09 Jan at 08:30 pm GuruKool, Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre, 455 Hagley Avenue , Christchurch, New Zealand 8042

SCAPE Art Walk, 7 Dec

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:30 am 25 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

Banbury Park Christmas Market

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:30 am 107 Milns Road, Halswell, Christchurch, New Zealand 8025

Christchurch James Hay Theatre, Friday and Saturday February 27 - 28 from 730pm. Now on sale!

 Fri, 27 Feb at 09:30 am Christchurch Town Hall

The Art of Banksy Exhibition (17 Dec 2025 - 27 Jan 2026)

 Wed, 17 Dec at 12:00 am Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

A Very Impulse Christmas (12 Dec)

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:30 am The Piano

The Lumineers at Christchurch Town Hall, Christchurch (Licensed All Ages)

 Sat, 03 Jan at 09:00 am Christchurch Town Hall

Badger (UK) | Christchurch

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 am Addington Raceway

Christmas Market Day

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 am Cnr New Brighton & Marshland RD, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061

AUSTRALIA'S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER - FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - TOWN HALL THEATRE, CHRISTCHURCH, NZ

 Thu, 12 Feb at 09:30 am Christchurch Town Hall

Ed Sheeran in Christchurch

 Sun, 25 Jan at 05:30 pm Apollo Projects Stadium

Tīkohikohi

 Sun, 07 Dec at 09:00 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

Putiputi Flax Flower Workshop

 Tue, 09 Dec at 05:30 pm 186 Shaw Avenue NZD 40

Ōtautahi 4 Palestine Fundraiser!

Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 am A Rolling Stone

Christmas Giving Drive & Community Day

 Sun, 07 Dec at 01:30 am 90 Hoon Hay Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8025

Koha Energy Exchange Summer Festival

Sun, 01 Feb at 12:00 am 45 Bromley road, Christchurch, New Zealand

Christmas Shabby Chic Market Day, 7th December 2025

 Sun, 07 Dec at 01:00 am The Rochester Villa, 21 Connal Street, Woolston, Christchurch

Weaving Water Bottle Holders Workshop out of plants

 Sun, 14 Dec at 12:30 am Riverlution

Christmas Storytime at Riccarton House!

 Fri, 12 Dec at 12:30 am 16 Kahu Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

Contemporary Tukutuku Workshop

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:30 am Kahu Collective NZD 173

Christchurch Tapeball Cricket Premier League Season 2

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:45 pm Hagley Park, Christchurch

L-Side (BR)

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm 172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

Christmas Festive Fix Cooking Class - St Albans, Christchurch

 Sun, 07 Dec at 04:00 am 140 Springfield Rd, St Albans, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand

A Romantic Adventure New Zealand

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 am Air Force Museum of New Zealand

Christmas Picnic

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:30 am Pascoe Park

Summer of Love in ChCh-Cuban Edition

 Fri, 13 Feb at 10:00 am Evolve Studios NZ

ASHLEEDAYMUA - RARE BEAUTY MASTERCLASS TOUR!

 Fri, 06 Feb at 12:00 pm Christchurch AUD 266

Oh My Goth! Dark Music Club Night

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am darkroom

Artist Talk: Catherine Sarah Young

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 am 66 Gloucester Street , Christchurch, New Zealand 8013

The St Aidans Church Christmas Plays

 Sun, 14 Dec at 12:00 am 63 Brookside Terrace, Bryndwr, Christchurch, New Zealand

Creative Pedagogy PLD Workshop

 Sun, 18 Jan at 10:30 pm 381 Halswell Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand

A Nothing Linear Holiday Special

 Sun, 21 Dec at 10:00 am Good Times - Comedy Club

Festive Fun at The Arts Centre: Holiday Fun Zone and Brick Building

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

Fresh Floral Wreaths

 Thu, 11 Dec at 12:30 am The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Latin Cultural Fest 2026

 Fri, 30 Jan at 11:30 pm Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre

Lorde at Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch (Lic. All Ages)

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:00 am Wolfbrook Arena

Holiday Shamanic Breathwork Ceremony

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:30 pm 442 Durham St N, St Albans, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand

TARN PK ~ LIVE AT SPACE ACADEMY

 Sun, 07 Dec at 09:30 am Space Academy

Vineeth Sreenivasan in Christchurch

 Sun, 15 Feb at 07:00 pm Isaac Theatre Royal

Festive Fun at The Arts Centre: Sing, Dance and Jingle

 Thu, 11 Dec at 12:00 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

Hamish Smith presents "Elsewhere Now" (USA/NZ)

 Thu, 18 Dec at 10:00 am Space Academy

Fox & Ferret Christmas Party!

 Sun, 21 Dec at 04:00 am The Palms, 18 Marshlands Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061

Maoli in Christchurch

 Fri, 09 Jan at 03:00 pm North Hagley Park

Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 am 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, 8022

50th Anniversary Gala - Southern Ballet Theatre

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:30 am Isaac Theatre Royal

South Christchurch Farmers’ Market Christmas Markets

 Sat, 13 Dec at 11:00 pm 66 Colombo Street (next to Christchurch South Library), Christchurch, New Zealand

Cinder-Luna: A Family Theatre Production

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 am St Joseph's School, Papanui

Girl with a Balloon

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:30 am Paint 'n' Sip Studio, Christchurch

Cinderella

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:30 am Isaac Theatre Royal

Lexus Urban Polo 2026 (Christchurch)

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 am Hagley Park, Christchurch

Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 am 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, 8022

The Christchurch Food Show 2026

Fri, 27 Mar at 12:00 am Wolfbrook Arena

CHRISTMAS KIDS NIGHT OUT

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 am 12 Musgrove Close, Wigram, Christchurch, New Zealand 8025

Saraswati Festival - Vasant Panchami 2026

 Sat, 24 Jan at 01:00 am Phillipstown Community Hub

Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 am 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, 8022

Walk in the Park *Express

 Thu, 11 Dec at 09:30 am Paint 'n' Sip Studio, Christchurch

THE BETHS ★ AOTEAROA TOUR – JAMES HAY

 Sun, 22 Mar at 09:00 am Christchurch Town Hall

The Auricle Listening Lounge

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:30 am Toi Auaha - Community Arts Facility, 5 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central

Royel Otis in Christchurch

 Fri, 27 Feb at 05:00 pm North Hagley Park

Paint and Wine Night in Christchurch - Cheeky Fun-Tail (Piwakawaka)

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 am Two Thumb- Manchester St

Nurtured Ones Market 2026

 Sun, 24 May at 09:30 am Lincoln Event Centre Meijer Drive, Lincoln, New Zealand

Deacon Blue in Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:00 pm James Hay Theatre

Cinder-Luna: A Family Theatre Production

Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 am St Joseph's School, Papanui

Furoshiki Christmas Wrap

 Wed, 10 Dec at 08:00 am The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

The Groomsmen

 Sun, 19 Apr at 09:30 am 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024

☀️ Pool Party - Summer Palooza!

 Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 am TE HAPUA Halswell Centre

Sausage Sensei masterclass Christchurch

 Sat, 21 Feb at 09:00 am BBQs Direct NZD 270

Ocean Alley in Christchurch

 Sat, 28 Feb at 04:00 pm North Hagley Park

Silversmiths Annual Exhibition Open Evening

 Mon, 08 Dec at 07:00 am The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

Sophie Ellis-Bextor in Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community

 Wed, 04 Feb at 08:00 pm James Hay Theatre

Danny Bhoy - Christchurch

Tue, 03 Feb at 10:00 am Isaac Theatre Royal

Dr Jo Prendergast is #coping - work in progress

Sun, 08 Feb at 09:00 am Good Times - Comedy Club

Paint Your Pet!

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 am Paint 'n' Sip Studio, Christchurch

Move and Be - Thursday Dance

 Thu, 11 Dec at 03:00 am Mt Pleasant Community Centre

Sumner Community Carols

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:30 am 14 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand 8081

Paint Jam

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:00 am Woolston Club Inc.

Late Night at Ashe

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 am 3/153 High Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

Monthly Mending Club

 Mon, 08 Dec at 08:00 am 53 Hereford St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

Jim Jefferies at Christchurch Town Hall, Christchurch (Licensed All Ages*)

 Thu, 05 Feb at 09:00 am Christchurch Town Hall

Zonnis - Eclectic Cabaret Folk

 Sun, 15 Feb at 09:30 am 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024

CHRISTCHURCH - James Hay Theatre. Saturday February 28, 7.30pm.

Sat, 28 Feb at 09:30 am Christchurch Town Hall

Festive Fun at The Arts Centre: Silverlocks Swing Christmas

 Thu, 18 Dec at 09:00 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

The Pogues in Christchurch

 Thu, 09 Apr at 08:00 pm Christchurch Town Hall