Festivals in Christchurch

Check out happening festivals events all around Christchurch, CA

Japan Fiesta EX 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am Riccarton Park Function Centre Free

Spring event

Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 am 890 McLeans Island Road, Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand

R&B Fest Is Coming To Christchurch!

 Sat, 04 Oct at 06:00 pm Hide NZD 35

Tribute Festival comes to Christchurch!

 Sat, 11 Oct at 08:00 am SydenhamUnderpass

City Doof Featuring Optimus Gryme

Sat, 18 Oct at 11:00 am SydenhamUnderpass

Shipwrecked Festival: Treasure Island X Year Tour (CHCH)

 Sat, 04 Oct at 06:00 pm Exchange Christchurch (XCHC)

Taking Back Saturday Halloween: Emo & Pop Punk Party - Christchurch

 Fri, 31 Oct at 10:00 am A Rolling Stone

Spring Fair

 Sat, 18 Oct at 12:00 am Richmond Community Garden

Sculpture Festival 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

Delta Heavy: APEX | Christchurch

 Sat, 14 Mar at 06:00 am Christchurch

FLOWDAN: CHRISTCHURCH

 Thu, 02 Oct at 12:00 pm 15 Sandyford St, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand

Ecstatic Dance w DJ Global Harmonizer @ The Bridge

 Sat, 04 Oct at 09:00 am The Bridge South Brighton

ROLLING MEADOWS 2025

 Sun, 28 Dec at 11:00 pm 240 Lower Styx Rd, Bottle Lake, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand

UCSA TEA PARTY 2025 (R18)

 Sat, 18 Oct at 12:30 am Haere-roa

Spencer Park Gala & Market 2026

 Thu, 01 Jan at 12:00 am Spencer Park

The Desafyar Festival February 2026

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

Ōtautahi Crafters Christmas Market

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

🎃👻 Kids’ Halloween Party at the Christchurch Irish Society! 👻🎃

 Thu, 30 Oct at 06:30 pm 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024

Lewis Capaldi | Christchurch SOLD OUT

 Sun, 30 Nov at 09:00 am Wolfbrook Arena

LAKES FESTIVAL l 2025

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

Andy C | Christchurch (Labour Weekend)

 Sun, 26 Oct at 06:00 am Addington Raceway

Elements - Spring has sprung

 Sun, 28 Sep at 11:00 pm 600 Cashmere Rd, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand

Japan Fiesta EX 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 am Riccarton Park Racecourse

IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day

 Tue, 11 Nov at 01:00 am 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024

Pistang Pilipino sa Christchurch 2025 - Pinas-Saya

 Fri, 24 Oct at 11:00 pm Cuthberts Green

TLC Day for the Fairy Forest

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:30 am Bottle Lake Forest

Electric Avenue Music Festival 2026

 Fri, 27 Feb at 04:00 am Hagley Park

Alibi (BRA)

 Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 pm 172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

Kaylee Bell | Cowboy Up Tour | Christchurch

 Sat, 15 Nov at 09:30 am Christchurch Town Hall

All OZ Car Show Christchurch 2025

 Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 am A&P showground christchurch

Christchurch Fabric-a-brac

 Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 am Parklands Community Centre Recreation Hall 75 Queenspark Drive, Parklands, Christchurch

GALACTIC TRANSMISSION

Fri, 03 Oct at 11:00 am 206 Barbadoes St, 8011

Whale Whale Whale: An Oceanic Experience

 Sat, 11 Oct at 07:00 am Exchange Christchurch - XCHC

Sculpture Festival: Kids Clay Sculpture Workshop

 Sun, 05 Oct at 12:00 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

Riverlution Boogie – Morning Garden Dance Party

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am 46A Vogel Street NZD 11

OKTOBERFEST - Two Thumb Manchester St

 Sat, 04 Oct at 02:00 am Two Thumb- Manchester St

Risingholme Heritage Homestead Tour

 Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 am 22 Cholmondeley Ave, Opawa, Christchurch, New Zealand 8023

Colour Zone Run

 Sun, 23 Nov at 12:00 am Ardrossan Street , Christchurch, New Zealand

Gindulgence Christchurch 2026

 Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 am Ilam Homestead

Vietnamese Mid Autumn Festival 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 am St Albans Community Centre

CHI WOW WAH CITY - The Doors Experience - Christchurch

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 am Evil Genius

Tami Neilson - Neon Cowgirl Tour - Christchurch

 Sat, 11 Oct at 09:30 am Isaac Theatre Royal

Two Local Muso Giants: Adam McGrath & Lindon Puffin

 Sun, 12 Oct at 09:30 am 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024

SCAPE Public Art Season 2025

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm Christchurch Central City

Steiner School Spring Fair 2025

 Sat, 08 Nov at 12:00 am 19 Ombersley Terrace, Christchurch, New Zealand

Gala Concert SYMPOSIUM BIG BAND with CYJO

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:30 am The Piano

Le Petit Brevet 2025

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:00 pm Hansens Park

New Zealand Summer Spectacular 2025

 Fri, 07 Nov at 10:00 pm Mcleans Island Equestrian Park

NO CIGAR - Under The Surface Tour | Christchurch

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 am Ngaio Marsh Theatre

DJ Hybrid (UK)

 Fri, 24 Oct at 12:00 pm 172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

HALLOWEEN RAVE — presented by Sunset New Zealand

 Sat, 01 Nov at 09:00 pm The Mud Bar & Restro NZD 17 to 30

Blooom (GER)

 Fri, 03 Oct at 12:00 pm 172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

Ferrymead Alive - Labour Weekend

Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 am 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Christchurch, New Zealand 8247

Koha Energy Exchange

Sun, 05 Oct at 12:00 am 45 Bromley road, Christchurch, New Zealand

MINI OKTOBERFEST- Two Thumb Redcliffs

 Sat, 04 Oct at 02:00 am 101 Main road, Redcliffs, Christchurch, New Zealand

✨ Japan Fiesta 2025 ✨ Special Exhibition: Ukiyo-e × Yokai

 Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 am Riccarton Park Racecourse

Ecstatic Dance - w Global Harmonizer @ The Bridge

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:00 am The Bridge South Brighton

Kōrero in the City

 Thu, 16 Oct at 12:00 am 110 Cashel St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

Hide & Savvy Ent Present: Rewind Ft. Chachi & Subvert

 Fri, 17 Oct at 12:00 pm Hide

Open Garden for the Heritage Festival

 Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 am 129 Packe Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

Rio Beatz Zouk Festival 2025

 Thu, 09 Oct at 11:30 pm 369 St Asaph St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

VID NA MORE: 7TH OFFENSIVE

 Sat, 25 Oct at 10:00 pm Canterbury Softair Group

Paskuhan sa Barangay Banyuhay Christchurch ‘25

 Sun, 30 Nov at 12:00 am Cowles Stadium

Tuawera Tease

 Fri, 17 Oct at 10:00 am Clink Restaurant & Bar

Yurt Party 200 Tour - Christchurch

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am SydenhamUnderpass

Diwali Celebration- The Festival of Lights: Tūranga

 Sat, 18 Oct at 01:00 am Tūranga

Big Bands Play at The Arts Centre

 Sun, 26 Oct at 03:00 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

South Island Beer Festival #25

 Sat, 22 Nov at 02:00 am Ilam Homestead

Ōtautahi Smoke 2025

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 am Hagley Park

Maren Morris | The Dreamsicle '26 Tour [Christchurch]

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:00 am Christchurch Town Hall

Hide & Women In The Mix Present: Lu.Re

 Fri, 10 Oct at 12:00 pm 172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

Christchurch Heritage Festival – Threads of Time – Tracing Communities through Family History

 Sat, 18 Oct at 12:00 am 75 Queenspark Drive, Christchurch, New Zealand 8083

Mystery Festival Christchurch | 2025

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:30 am Christchurch

ALIWAN 2025

 Sat, 29 Nov at 12:30 am Riverside Market - Christchurch

Tuawera Longboard Classic

Thu, 16 Oct at 10:00 pm Sumner Beach, Christchurch, New Zealand

Thrift & Sip Market.

 Sun, 05 Oct at 01:00 am 1091 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand

Lads On Tour Cabaret - Oct 2025

 Thu, 02 Oct at 09:00 am darkroom

🚦 Canterbury VCC Swap Meet – October 10–12, 2025 🚦

 Thu, 09 Oct at 09:00 pm 661 McLeans Island Rd, McLeans Island, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand

Japanese Film Festival: I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

 Wed, 29 Oct at 08:00 am Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Latin Street Festival 2025

 Sun, 02 Nov at 03:00 am The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

All Girl Big Band with CYJO

 Thu, 23 Oct at 08:00 am Fat Eddie's

Aotearoa Gin Weekend - November

 Sat, 08 Nov at 02:30 am 2B, 112 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011

Diwali Celebration - Craft Session at Papanui LIbrary

 Sun, 26 Oct at 01:00 am Papanui Library

VIP Frames & Trusses Christmas Show Parade

Sun, 23 Nov at 01:00 am Canterbury Agricultural Park

Pig Day & Ball

Wed, 12 Nov at 10:00 pm Churchill’s Tavern

Muriwai

 Sun, 12 Oct at 05:00 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

Latin America and Spain Film Festival - Christchurch

 Wed, 22 Oct at 05:00 pm Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū Free

Tuawera Twist

 Sat, 18 Oct at 08:00 am Sumner Community Centre

75th Jubilee

 Fri, 31 Oct at 12:00 am 66 Ilam Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8041

UCKS x UCSA Chuseok Festival 2025

 Sun, 05 Oct at 03:00 am Haere-roa

Rio Beatz Zouk Intensive 2025

 Mon, 06 Oct at 02:00 am Showbiz Christchurch

HERE WE ARE

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

Shirley Tennis Club Centenary Celebration

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 am 102 Woodchester Ave, Shirley, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013

Show Day Twilight Races ✨🐴

 Fri, 14 Nov at 04:00 am 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024

Great Hall Big Band Boogie Ball

 Sun, 26 Oct at 09:00 am 2 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

A Romantic Adventure New Zealand

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

KARWACHAUTH POOJA & CELEBRATIONS 2025

 Fri, 10 Oct at 04:00 am Christchurch Hare Krishna Centre, 83 Bealey Ave, Christchurch

Wicked Rogaines Spring Series - Event 5

 Wed, 19 Nov at 04:00 am Christchurch Adventure Park

Bumble Bums@ The Goode Christmas Market

 Sun, 30 Nov at 12:00 am Pioneer Stadium

Dear Jane: A stage play - Heritage Festival 2025

 Wed, 15 Oct at 09:30 am Riccarton House & Bush