Arts events in Christchurch

Check out happening arts events all around Christchurch, CA

SYNTHONY, SIX60, Cassie Henderson, Kaylee Bell in Christchurch

 Sat, 16 May at 05:00 pm One New Zealand Stadium

SOTA "STATE OF THE ART 3.0" | CHRISTCHURCH

 Sat, 26 Sep at 06:00 am Cathedral Sq, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

AV Festival - Autumn Vibes

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm Sydenham Underpass NZD 22 to 159

Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living In The Light Tour | Isaac Theatre, Christchurch

 Sat, 23 May at 09:30 am Isaac Theatre Royal

Dita Von Teese: Nocturnelle 2026 [CHRISTCHURCH]

 Wed, 26 Aug at 09:00 am Isaac Theatre Royal

Ōtautahi Made Winter Market

 Sun, 21 Jun at 09:00 am Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre NZD 0 to 6

Ōtautahi Made Winter Market

 Sun, 21 Jun at 12:00 am Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

& Juliet

 Sat, 30 May at 09:30 am Isaac Theatre Royal

Tommy Emmanuel in Christchurch

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm Isaac Theatre Royal

BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour Christchurch & Hokitika JUNE!

 Wed, 03 Jun at 09:00 am Aurora Centre - Burnside High School

Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band

 Sat, 04 Jul at 09:00 am Isaac Theatre Royal

SUZANNE VEGA | Wed 9 Sept 2026 | James Hay Theatre, Christchurch

 Wed, 09 Sep at 09:30 am Christchurch Town Hall

CANTERBURY SOUL WEEKENDER 2026. CHRISTCHURCH NZ

 Fri, 04 Sep at 09:00 am Christchurch Central City

Matariki in the Zone 2026

 Sat, 11 Jul at 04:30 am 46a Vogel Street, Richmond, 8013

DOUBLE HAVEN // May 30th: Valerie Ace (DE) // May 31st: Carrier (UK) [LIVE]

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Galaxy Arcade

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 - Ōtautahi Christchurch

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm The Aurora Centre NZD 0 to 62

The Underground Presents - A Simple Cure Christchurch

 Sat, 17 Oct at 10:00 am A Rolling Stone

Nurtured Ones Market 2026

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

Mike Dawes in Christchurch

 Sat, 23 May at 08:00 pm Isaac Theatre Royal

CHRISTCHURCH TOWN HALL James Hay Theatre - Saturday 12 SEPTEMBER, from 7.30pm.

Sat, 12 Sep at 09:30 am Christchurch Town Hall

The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Christchurch Art Gallery

 Thu, 21 May at 08:30 am Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Louise Erdrich: Land, Legacy and the Python’s Kiss

 Tue, 26 May at 08:00 am The Piano, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

Back to the 80s Dance Party

 Sat, 04 Jul at 10:00 am A Rolling Stone

Paul Ubana Jones plays Good Time Comedy Club Christchurch

 Thu, 14 May at 10:00 am Good Times - Comedy Club

Karen Hao: Empire of AI

 Mon, 11 May at 08:00 am The Piano, 156 Armagh St, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: AGGB - All Girl Big Band

 Mon, 01 Jun at 03:10 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

Thursday | The Midweek Singles Mixer

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:30 am Original Sin

Botanical Platters

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 am The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

The Strange Market: Un-censored 🔥

 Sun, 17 May at 07:00 am SydenhamUnderpass

The Noughties (2000's) vs 90's Rock Show - Best of 1990-2009 - Christchurch

 Fri, 22 May at 08:00 pm A Rolling Stone NZD 40

CHRISTCHURCH - Isaac Theatre Royal

 Sat, 29 Aug at 09:30 am Isaac Theatre Royal

Thursday | Hidden Connections

 Thu, 28 May at 06:30 am Kong

A Midsummer Night's Dream

 Thu, 14 May at 09:00 am Ngaio Marsh Theatre

The Dou Bros: Often in a Lifetime

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am darkroom

Kintsugi Workshop in Christchurch // Risingholme

 Sun, 17 May at 10:30 am Risingholme Learning NZD 175

The Quarter x Pasifika Sounds

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 am Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Eurobreakfast 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 08:30 pm Little Andromeda

Spring Shabby Chic Market Day, 6th September 2026

 Sun, 06 Sep at 01:00 am The Rochester Villa, 21 Connal Street, Woolston, Christchurch

New Zealand Day of Percussion 2026

 Sun, 16 Aug at 12:00 am The Piano

Thursday | OVER THE APPS - 30s Dating Night

 Thu, 14 May at 06:30 am Original Sin

Missa Gaia

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:30 am Christchurch Town Hall

OVER 30s DAYTIME CLUBBING - CHRISTCHURCH 🕺

 Sat, 18 Jul at 04:30 am Hide

Kintsugi Workshop in Christchurch // Avebury House

 Sat, 16 May at 10:30 am Avebury House NZD 175

Kintsugi Workshop in Christchurch // Canterbury Potters' Association

 Fri, 15 May at 09:30 am Canterbury Potters' Association NZD 88 to 175

Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: Ali Harper (voice)

 Mon, 29 Jun at 03:10 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

The Geek Market - Episode IX

 Sun, 18 Oct at 12:00 am Richmond Club, The Junction - 75 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013

Talk and Workshop: Nadine Hura responds to Ana Iti

 Sat, 23 May at 03:00 am Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Kintsugi Workshop in Christchurch // Avebury House

 Sat, 16 May at 12:30 am Avebury House

Bud Vase Workshop

 Sun, 02 Aug at 12:00 am The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Date Night with Caitlin & Reuben (Christchurch)

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:00 am Little Andromeda

Auaha Conference 2026. Unleashing Literacy through Creativity.

 Mon, 06 Jul at 01:00 pm Selwyn House School NZD 92 to 157

Arts Centre Chamber Series: Beyond the Score - Music by Mark Applebaum

 Mon, 18 May at 09:00 am The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

Dance Festival 2026: Remember When...A Moment in Time That Shaped The World

 Wed, 17 Jun at 09:30 am The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Wirral Free

Sangeetham 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 05:00 am Te Kura o Mōkihi Spreydon School

Scattered Sound Sessions Volume 5

 Thu, 18 Jun at 09:00 am 336 St. Asaph St, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

Sol Gathering | 23.05.26 | South Brighton - Christchurch

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 am The Bridge South Brighton

Dance Festival 2026: Remember When...A Moment in Time That Shaped The World

 Tue, 16 Jun at 09:30 am The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton. Wirral Free

Enamels Day

 Sun, 10 May at 12:00 am 49 Ferry Rd, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

You, Me, Everybody

 Sun, 28 Jun at 09:30 am 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024

Luthier Concert

 Sun, 24 May at 09:30 am 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024

Afrikaans is Lekker Christchurch 2026

 Fri, 14 Aug at 11:30 am James Hay Theatre Christchurch

Conference 2026 - Reflections of Reiki

 Fri, 28 Aug at 11:00 pm Distinction Christchurch Hotel

No Rivals | Student Apologetics Conference

 Fri, 11 Sep at 11:00 pm 150 Ferry Rd, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Free Artist Development Session - Music Royalties

 Wed, 13 May at 09:00 am 336 St. Asaph St, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

The Mount Pleasant Art Exhibition

 Fri, 11 Sep at 08:00 am Mt Pleasant Community Centre

Free Online Art Class For Kids & Teens - Christchurch

 Fri, 10 Jun at 12:00 pm Palak StudioInk Free

Open Mic Night

 Sun, 21 Jun at 09:30 am 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024

Morning & Afternoon Tea

 Wed, 27 Nov at 10:30 am Kate Sheppard House NZD 13

Together in Pink Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

 Sun, 24 May at 01:30 pm The Bridge South Brighton Trust Free

Free Online Painting Classes For Adults - Christchurch

 Fri, 10 Jun at 12:00 pm Palak StudioInk Free

[6-WEEK COURSE] Game On (for Dads) - Christchurch - 29th of July 2026

 Wed, 29 Jul at 07:00 pm The Whanau Centre NZD 0 to 75

Psychic Art

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 am 41 Glenroy Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8062

Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House Museum Guided Tour

 Fri, 01 Nov at 10:30 am Kate Sheppard House NZD 11 to 22