What’s On in Christchurch

Fri 24 July · Christchurch Town Hall

Aotearoa hard-rockers Devilskin mark ten years of their album Be Like The River with a full-scale Town Hall show.

Fri 24 July · James Hay Theatre, Town Hall

Lyttelton alt-country troubadour Delaney Davidson brings his Baby Heavyweight tour to the James Hay Theatre.

Thu 23 July · The Great Hall, Arts Centre

The Christchurch Jazz Club’s July concert pairs Dan Robertson and violinist Fiona Pears in the Arts Centre’s Great Hall.

Thu 23 July · Darkroom

Local rock acts Horsehands and Minerva share a bill at Darkroom on St Asaph Street.

Sat 25 July · A Rolling Stone

A late-night run of covers and singalong anthems at A Rolling Stone.

Sat 25 July · Armadillo’s, Lyttelton

The Feelers frontman James Reid plays an intimate acoustic set over the hill in Lyttelton.

Mon 20 July · The Piano

UK comedy star Mo Gilligan brings his world tour to Christchurch for one night.

Fri 24 July · The Piano

Kiwi comedian and TV host Hayley Sproull tours her new stand-up hour — Eventfinda allocations have sold out.

Fri 24 July · Little Andromeda Theatre

A dark comedy show taking over Little Andromeda for the weekend.

Fri 24 July · Good Times Comedy Club

A stacked line-up of local stand-ups at Good Times Comedy Club.

Sat 25 July · Little Andromeda Theatre

Improvisers spin an entire awkward first date from audience suggestions.

Tue 21 July · Good Times Comedy Club

Christchurch comics test brand-new material at this weekly Tuesday night.

All week · The Court Theatre

The Court Theatre’s season of the sharp New Zealand play At the Wake runs until 15 August.

Fri 24 July · The Tannery

Toi Toi Opera stages Lehár’s sparkling operetta in the Tannery’s Victorian surrounds, with further dates to follow.

Sun 26 July · Christchurch Town Hall

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs its Let There Be Light programme in a Sunday matinee.

Sat 25 July · Cashmere High School

The Christchurch Youth Orchestra presents a space-themed concert programme.

Sun 26 July · The Piano

A farewell vocal recital for Holly Evans before she heads overseas.

Tue 21 July · The Arts Centre

A lunchtime violin recital in the Arts Centre’s Rising Stars series.

Sat 25 July · Riverside Market

Riverside Market turns on mulled wine, festive food and mid-winter Christmas cheer in the central city.

Thu 23 July · Hornby

Street food, crafts and live entertainment at the weekly Thursday night market.

Fri 24 & Sat 25 July · Ferrymead

Over 80 stalls of international street food and crafts run Friday and Saturday evenings.

Sat 25 July · Multicultural Recreation & Community Centre

Plant-based food stalls and makers fill the market’s new venue.

Sun 26 July · Riccarton Racecourse

Canterbury’s biggest Sunday market with hundreds of stalls and a large food court.

Fri 24 – Sun 26 July · Exchange Christchurch (XCHC)

A three-day black-and-white themed party with DJs including Pino, Illiterate, Pistachio, ASHS and dreamr.

Sat 25 July · Milton St. Substation

The tenth edition of the cabaret and burlesque night returns to the Substation.

Thu 23 July · Joes Garage

Bingo with a drag twist — Eventfinda allocations have already sold out.

Sat 25 July · Renegade Brewing Co.

Music bingo where the numbers are replaced with songs, also running Wednesday at One Good Horse.

Wed 22 July · Christchurch Town Hall

A walk-around tasting of premium wines from Negociants’ local and international producers.

Fri 24 July · Smoke n Barrel

A guided pairing of barbecue and peaty whiskies.

Thu 23 July · Two Thumb Brewery

A guided Matariki-themed painting session with a drink in hand.

Until Sun 26 July · Cathedral Square

The real-ice winter rink in Cathedral Square wraps up its season this Sunday.

Sun 26 July · Riverside Market

Free lunchtime live music in the heart of Riverside Market.

Sat 25 July · The Court Theatre

A guided look behind the scenes of the city’s new central-city theatre.

Tue 21 July · Scorpio Books

Scorpio Books hosts the launch of Craig Turner-Bullock’s new book.

Mon 20 July · Multicultural Recreation & Community Centre

A weekly hands-on drumming and dance session open to all levels.

Sat 25 July · Workspace Studios

A weekend winter-session workshop for first-time jewellery makers.

Wed 22 July · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Studio Ghibli’s epic screens at the Art Gallery’s Japanese film evening.

Sat 8 – Sun 9 August · Wolfbrook Arena

A weekend expo of sustainable living, eco products and healthy lifestyle exhibitors.

Wed 12 August · Christchurch Town Hall

The QI and Jonathan Creek star brings his stand-up show to Christchurch.

Fri 21 August · Christchurch Town Hall

A live celebration of the Dire Straits catalogue performed by a full touring band.

Fri 21 & Sat 22 August · Wolfbrook Arena

The US pop singer plays two arena shows on his world tour.