Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Ōtautahi
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.
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.
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.
Mon 8 Jun · The Arts Centre Great Hall
Free midday concerts in the Great Hall continue with classical, jazz and contemporary performers across June.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Through Sun 14 Jun · Canterbury Museum
Life-size dinosaur skeletons and interactive displays explore the surprising link between prehistoric giants and modern birds.
Sun 7 Jun · James Hay Theatre
A 2:00 pm matinee of music, song and dance celebrating the rich storytelling traditions of Ireland.
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.
Sat 6 Jun · Wolfbrook Arena
VIP Frames & Trusses Tactix face Go Sweet Spot Mystics in a 4:00 pm netball clash at Wolfbrook Arena.
Fri 5 Jun · Christchurch
A full-day Adventure Therapy Aotearoa professional development workshop for outdoor and therapeutic facilitators, 8:30am–4:30pm.
Sat 6 Jun · Christchurch
The follow-up Adventure Therapy Aotearoa workshop runs 8am–4pm, focused on reflective practice and group processing skills.
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.
Fri 5 & Sat 6 Jun · Original Sin
DJs, cocktails and dancing every Friday and Saturday night at Original Sin on Victoria Street.
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.
Sat 13 Jun · Riverside Market
A vibrant winter festival of bold flavours, live entertainment and fiery performances at the central-city market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.