What’s On in Christchurch

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Ōtautahi

This week · 3–9 June 2026
🎵 Live music & gigs
Morgan Evans – Steel Town Tour

Thu 4 Jun · Christchurch Town Hall

Australian country-pop hitmaker Morgan Evans brings his Steel Town Tour to the Town Hall for an 8:00 pm show.

The Piano – Orchestral Concert

Fri 5 Jun · Christchurch Town Hall

An elegant orchestral evening weaving together works by Ravel, Mozart and contemporary composers, featuring a standout bass trombone solo.

The Big Sing Regional Gala Concert

Fri 5 Jun · Christchurch Town Hall

Canterbury & West Coast secondary-school choirs take the Town Hall stage from 7:30 pm in this annual celebration of choral talent.

Bite-Size Lunchtime Concerts

Mon 8 Jun · The Arts Centre Great Hall

Free midday concerts in the Great Hall continue with classical, jazz and contemporary performers across June.

🛍️ Markets & night markets
Riverside Market

Sat 6 & Sun 7 Jun · Worcester Boulevard

The flagship inner-city food and produce hall is open every weekend from roughly 10am–4pm with bakers, butchers, coffee and street food.

Riccarton Sunday Market

Sun 7 Jun · Riccarton Racecourse

Over 200 stalls of fresh local produce, handcrafted goods and street food draw 10,000+ visitors to the racecourse every Sunday morning.

Hornby Night Market

Thu 4 Jun · Hornby

Christchurch Night Market kicks off the weekend at Hornby on Thursdays from 6:00–10:00pm with food trucks, crafts and entertainment.

Ferrymead Night Market

Fri 5 & Sat 6 Jun · Ferrymead

Friday and Saturday nights at Ferrymead from 5:30–9:30pm bring street eats, live music and a buzzing winter atmosphere.

🎭 Arts, theatre & exhibitions
& Juliet – The Musical

Through Sat 13 Jun · Isaac Theatre Royal

The Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek writer flips Shakespeare on its head in this feel-good jukebox musical packed with pop hits.

Pop-Up Dinosaurs: Surviving Extinction

Through Sun 14 Jun · Canterbury Museum

Life-size dinosaur skeletons and interactive displays explore the surprising link between prehistoric giants and modern birds.

Ireland: The Voyage

Sun 7 Jun · James Hay Theatre

A 2:00 pm matinee of music, song and dance celebrating the rich storytelling traditions of Ireland.

⚽ Sport & outdoors
Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final: Crusaders v Blues

Sat 6 Jun · One New Zealand Stadium

Knockout rugby returns to Christchurch as the Crusaders host the Blues in a 4:35 pm qualifying final.

ANZ Premiership: Tactix v Mystics

Sat 6 Jun · Wolfbrook Arena

VIP Frames & Trusses Tactix face Go Sweet Spot Mystics in a 4:00 pm netball clash at Wolfbrook Arena.

🎓 Workshops & talks
ĀTA – Facilitating Therapeutic Experiences

Fri 5 Jun · Christchurch

A full-day Adventure Therapy Aotearoa professional development workshop for outdoor and therapeutic facilitators, 8:30am–4:30pm.

ĀTA – Processing the Therapeutic Experience

Sat 6 Jun · Christchurch

The follow-up Adventure Therapy Aotearoa workshop runs 8am–4pm, focused on reflective practice and group processing skills.

🎬 Film & screen
French Film Festival Aotearoa 2026

Through Sun 21 Jun · Multiple cinemas

A curated season of new French cinema – drama, romance, biopic and suspense – screening at Lumière, Academy Gold, Deluxe and Town Hall Cinemas Rangiora.

🍸 Nightlife & clubs
Sin After Dark

Fri 5 & Sat 6 Jun · Original Sin

DJs, cocktails and dancing every Friday and Saturday night at Original Sin on Victoria Street.

Coming up later this month
Boy & Bear

Fri 12 Jun · James Hay Theatre

The Australian indie-folk favourites play a 7:30 pm theatre show at the Town Hall’s James Hay.

Fire & Spice at Riverside

Sat 13 Jun · Riverside Market

A vibrant winter festival of bold flavours, live entertainment and fiery performances at the central-city market.

Super Rugby Aupiki: Matatu v Chiefs Manawa

Sat 13 Jun · One New Zealand Stadium

Matatu host Chiefs Manawa in a 4:05 pm fixture of Aotearoa’s elite women’s rugby competition.

NRL: Warriors v Cowboys

Sun 21 Jun · One New Zealand Stadium

The One NZ Warriors take their NRL home game on the road, hosting the North Queensland Cowboys at 4:00 pm.

The Great NZ AI Roadshow

Thu 25 Jun · Christchurch Town Hall

A 9am–5pm program of practical AI sessions led by business leaders and technical experts, with live demos and case studies.

Encraftment Winter Market

Sat 27 & Sun 28 Jun · Pioneer Leisure Centre

Christchurch’s flagship craft and design market returns with handmade homewares, art and gifts, 10am–4pm both days.

Engelbert Humperdinck: The Celebration Tour

Sun 28 Jun · Christchurch Town Hall

The legendary crooner brings his Celebration Tour to the Town Hall for a 7:00 pm show.

Sources: Eventfinda and ChristchurchNZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.