What’s On in Christchurch
Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs and markets in Christchurch
Thu 15 – Sun 18 Oct · Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre & citywide
Four days of runway shows, designer showcases and fashion experiences celebrating New Zealand design, including a one-off runway marking 100 years of sporting connection between New Zealand and India.
Fri 16 – Mon 26 Oct · The Arts Centre & city-wide
Eleven days of walks, talks, open days and exhibitions on the theme “Building Place—Connections”.
Sun 11 Oct (final day) · Akaroa, Banks Peninsula
The last day of the 9–11 October festival on Banks Peninsula.
Fri 16 Oct · Clock Tower, The Arts Centre
An illustrated lecture on the Russian dancer’s 1926 visit to Christchurch, part of the Heritage Festival.
Sat 17 Oct · Clock Tower, The Arts Centre
A walking tour of the city’s past, present and future.
Sat 17 Oct · Clock Tower, The Arts Centre
A behind-the-scenes walking tour of the Arts Centre’s heritage buildings.
Sun 18 Oct · Clock Tower, The Arts Centre
A walk through the city’s Gothic Revival architecture.
Sun 18 Oct · Tūranga
A monthly sketch session focused on the Arts Centre, held at the central city library.
Until Mon 26 Oct · North Quad, The Arts Centre
A free family activity connected to the Arts Centre Sculpture Festival.
16 – 25 Oct · Chemistry building, The Arts Centre
A free family activity finding six objects in the museum, with a prize draw.
Sat 17 Oct · Richmond
A spring fair hosted by We Are Richmond and Avebury House.
Sun 18 Oct · South Quad, The Arts Centre
Outdoor games and activities from the 1800s.
Now on · The Arts Centre
The Arts Centre’s Sculpture Festival, with the free Sculpture Detectives family trail alongside it.
26 Sep – 28 Nov · Christchurch
The season of New Zealand’s premier women’s basketball league, featuring the Mainland Pouākai.
Wed 21 Oct · Christchurch Town Hall
Stand-up comedy from Greg Davies.
Wed 21 Oct · Wolfbrook Arena
A Constellation Cup netball match between the two national teams.
Thu 22 & Sat 24 Oct · Hagley Oval
Two T20 Internationals as the BLACKCAPS host India.
22 – 26 Oct · Christchurch
Five days of music, street performances, parades, concerts and dancing.
Sun 25 Oct · Christchurch
An all-ages day for family and friends.
Sun 25 Oct · Orton Bradley Park
A family day out with food, coffee, wine, stalls, plants, rhododendron walks, bouncy castles and an adventure playground.
Sun 25 Oct · One New Zealand Stadium
The Kiwi Ferns play France, followed by the Cook Islands against the Kiwis.
Sat 31 Oct · One New Zealand Stadium
The world champion Black Ferns face France in an international rugby match.
Sources: Eventfinda and ChristchurchNZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.
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