Festivals in Christchurch

Check out happening festivals events all around Christchurch, CA

ROLLING MEADOWS 2025

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

Ōtautahi Smoke 2025

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 am Hagley Park

Delta Heavy: APEX | Christchurch

 Sat, 14 Mar at 06:00 am Christchurch

Spencer Park Gala & Market 2026

 Thu, 01 Jan at 12:00 am Spencer Park

Day of the Dead

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 pm Engineers Bar NZD 11 to 19

🎃👻 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

Pistang Pilipino sa Christchurch 2025 - Pinas-Saya

 Fri, 24 Oct at 11:00 pm Cuthberts Green

Adaptive Adventure Film Evening: Christchurch

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 am St Albans Community Centre

The Desafyar Festival February 2026

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

LAKES FESTIVAL l 2025

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

IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day

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

WORSHIP 2026 | CHRISTCHURCH

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

Latin America and Spain Film Festival - Christchurch

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

Electric Avenue Music Festival 2026

 Fri, 27 Feb at 04:00 am Hagley Park

Paskuhan sa Barangay Banyuhay Christchurch ‘25

 Sun, 30 Nov at 12:00 am Cowles Stadium

Maren Morris | The Dreamsicle '26 Tour [Christchurch]

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

Gala Concert SYMPOSIUM BIG BAND with CYJO

 Sat, 25 Oct at 09:30 am The Piano

CHI WOW WAH CITY - The Doors Experience - Christchurch

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 am Evil Genius

Gindulgence Christchurch 2026

 Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 am Ilam Homestead

SKUB Film Festival 2025

 Tue, 21 Oct at 08:00 pm Haere-roa

HALLOWEEN RAVE — presented by Sunset New Zealand

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

DJ Hybrid (UK)

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

75th Jubilee

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

Steiner School Spring Fair 2025

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

Pig Day & Ball

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

Club Fest 25

 Fri, 24 Oct at 10:30 pm Ruapuna Raceway

Ferrymead Alive - Labour Weekend

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

Meepleopolis @ The Climate Action Campus Spring Market

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 am Climate Action Campus, 180 Avonside Drive, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061

A French Musical Soirée with Sonia & Nigel

 Sun, 02 Nov at 06:00 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

The Desafyar Festival

Fri, 14 Nov at 02:00 am Christchurch City, Christchurch

South Island Beer Festival #25

 Sat, 22 Nov at 02:00 am Ilam Homestead

Te Matatiki Toi Ora: The Spring of Living Art

 Thu, 23 Oct at 09:00 am 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014

ALIWAN 2025

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

Show Day Twilight Races ✨🐴

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

SCAPE Public Art Season 2025

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

Friday Big Bands at Riverside Market 2025

 Fri, 24 Oct at 12:30 am Riverside Market

Yurt Party 200 Tour!! - Christchurch

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am SydenhamUnderpass

Japanese Film Festival: I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

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

Jack Ansett: Best Of - Christchurch - one night only!

 Fri, 07 Nov at 09:30 am The Piano

Mystery Festival Christchurch | 2025

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:30 am Christchurch

Bumble Bums@ The Goode Christmas Market

 Sun, 30 Nov at 12:00 am Pioneer Stadium

Saturday Big Bands at Riverside Market 2025

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:30 am Riverside Market

Sunday Big Bands at Riverside Market 2025

 Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 am Riverside Market

Latin Street Festival 2025

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

Aotearoa Gin Weekend - November

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

Big Bands Play at The Arts Centre

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

Diwali Celebration - Craft Session at Papanui LIbrary

 Sun, 26 Oct at 01:00 am Papanui Library

All Girl Big Band with CYJO

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

Meet, Greet and Band Jam at A Rolling Stone 2025

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:30 am A Rolling Stone

Wicked Rogaines Spring Series - Event 5

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:30 am Christchurch Adventure Park

VIP Frames & Trusses Christmas Show Parade

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

Great Hall Big Band Boogie Ball

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

Saturday Big Bands and Swing Dance Class Fat Eddie's

 Sat, 25 Oct at 05:30 am Fat Eddie's

Bands in The Court Theatre Gough Family Foyer

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:30 am The Court Theatre

Lincoln Efford Memorial Lecture 2025: Alice Dimond

 Mon, 10 Nov at 09:00 am 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8041

Christchurch County Festival

 Mon, 27 Oct at 12:00 am Vintage Car Club

Spring Fling Beerfest - COLOMBO ST

 Sat, 08 Nov at 02:00 am 380 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand

James Nokise: One Night Rant | Christchurch

 Thu, 27 Nov at 10:30 am Little Andromeda

Christchurch Swing Festival 2026

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:00 am Otautahi - Christchurch

Sunday Big Bands at Fat Eddie's

 Sun, 26 Oct at 06:00 am Fat Eddie's

Stan Bicknell Live: The Drum Clinic Tour - Christchurch

 Wed, 29 Oct at 08:30 am A Rolling Stone

Southern Pinup Belles at The Fantasizers Festival 2026

 Fri, 06 Feb at 12:00 am Riccarton Park Events

Come Together Big Bash 2025 - KIWI vs OZ ROCK - Christchurch

 Thu, 11 Dec at 10:00 am Christchurch Town Hall

Sensual Sundays - November 2025 Social Dance

 Sun, 16 Nov at 10:00 am A Rolling Stone

Gintastic - Hanmer Springs

 Sat, 08 Nov at 02:00 am Hanmer Springs, NZ

Diwali 2025

 Sat, 25 Oct at 08:30 am Rolleston

LASFF 2025 - CHRISTCHURCH

 Wed, 22 Oct at 08:00 am Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory | Christchurch

 Thu, 27 Nov at 09:30 am Isaac Theatre Royal

HALLOWEEN RAVE — presented by Sunset New Zealand

 Sat, 01 Nov at 11:00 am 174 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011

Latin America and Spain Film Festival - Christchurch

Wed, 22 Oct at 07:30 am Christchurch, New Zealand

Tūranga - Heritage Highlights: The Gardens and the people – Roots of generosity, Branches of beauty

 Wed, 22 Oct at 04:00 am Tūranga

Electric Avenue Music Festival

 Fri, 27 Feb at 11:00 am Hagley Park

Bob McNeill @ Darkroom, Christchurch

 Wed, 03 Dec at 09:30 am darkroom

The Extravaganza Fair - Christchurch

 Thu, 13 Nov at 11:00 pm RedZone - Cnr New Brighton Rd & Fleet St, Burwood, Christchurch

Heathcote Valley Xmas Market!

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 am Heathcote Valley School

New Zealand Highline Festival 2025

 Thu, 13 Nov at 10:00 pm Godley Head Scenic Reserve

2025 Waitomo Triathlon Festival

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:30 pm Lake Rua

Swingtown Rebels (and friends) go to the Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival 2025!

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 am Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sam Gellaitry in Christchurch

 Sun, 28 Dec at 05:00 pm Hagley Park Special Events Area

Battle of the Bays – Fundraiser for Te Raekura Redcliffs School

 Sat, 29 Nov at 04:30 am Te Raekura Redcliffs School

Her City: The Women Who Built Christchurch

 Sun, 19 Oct at 10:00 am Ngaio Marsh House NZD 0 to 42

Swingtown Rebels Taster Class

 Wed, 29 Oct at 09:30 am St Michael's School Hall, 249 Durham St, Christchurch, NZ