What’s On in Christchurch

Mon 10 Aug · The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

A lunchtime jazz set from vocalist Sacha Vee in the Great Hall, part of the 2026 Lunchtime Concert Series.

Tue 11 Aug · The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

A solo flute recital from emerging Canterbury musician Terence Yang in the Rising Stars series.

Thu 13 Aug · The Great Hall, Arts Centre

Christchurch vocalist Jennine Bailey headlines the Arts Centre’s 2026 Jazz Club evening.

Thu 13 Aug · The Piano

The acclaimed New Zealand composer brings his ensemble to The Piano’s concert hall.

Fri 14 Aug · Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Town Hall

The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra performs film scores by Hans Zimmer in the Town Hall’s main auditorium.

Sat 15 Aug · The Piano

The New Zealand premiere of Steve Reich’s minimalist landmark, marking 50 years since it was written.

Mon 10 Aug · Lumiere Cinemas

Part of the Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival, running in Christchurch from 6 to 23 August.

Mon 10 Aug · Lumiere Cinemas

A festival screening at Lumiere Cinemas as part of the NZIFF 2026 Christchurch programme.

Wed 12 Aug · Lumiere Cinemas

An evening NZIFF screening at Lumiere Cinemas in the central city.

Thu 13 Aug · Lumiere Cinemas

One of several NZIFF titles screening at Lumiere across Thursday.

Fri 14 Aug · Lumiere Cinemas

A Friday-evening feature in the NZIFF 2026 Christchurch season.

Sat 15 Aug · Lumiere Cinemas

A New Zealand documentary screening as part of the festival’s Aotearoa strand.

Tue 11 Aug · The Court Theatre

The long-running one-man comedy about men, women and misunderstanding, on at The Court Theatre.

Tue 11 Aug · Good Times Comedy Club

A weekly night where local comedians test out brand new jokes on a live crowd.

Wed 12 Aug · Christchurch Town Hall

The Jonathan Creek and QI star brings his stand-up show to the Town Hall.

Fri 14 Aug · Isaac Theatre Royal

Tofiga Fepulea’i of the Laughing Samoans performs his solo show at the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Fri 14 Aug · Little Andromeda

A late-evening solo stand-up hour at Little Andromeda theatre.

Sat 15 Aug · Little Andromeda

Australian comedian Kirsty Webeck performs her touring show in Christchurch.

To Sat 15 Aug · The Court Theatre

Victor Rodger’s darkly funny drama finishes its Court Theatre season this Saturday.

Thu 13 Aug · Little Andromeda

A music-driven theatre piece about brain injury and recovery.

Fri 14 Aug · The Court Theatre

The Court Jesters’ long-running late-night improvised comedy show.

Fri 14 Aug · The Cashmere Club

A regional art show opening at The Cashmere Club with work from Canterbury artists.

Sun 16 Aug · Little Andromeda

Improvised comedy played out as a live tabletop fantasy adventure.

Sun 16 Aug · St Paul’s Anglican Church

A late-afternoon choral and swing concert at St Paul’s.

Sat 15 Aug · Riccarton House & Grounds

Weekly Saturday market with local growers, bakers and coffee in the grounds of historic Riccarton House.

Sat 15 Aug · Lyttelton Main School, Oxford St

Harbour-side Saturday market selling produce, cheese, chocolate and meat direct from Canterbury producers.

Sun 16 Aug · Riccarton Racecourse

Christchurch’s largest Sunday market, with hundreds of stalls across the racecourse grounds.

Sun 16 Aug · Lyttelton Recreation Centre

A one-day market of collectibles, comics, records and pop-culture stalls in Lyttelton.

Fri 14 Aug · The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

The Arts Centre’s new Friday-night market with street food stalls and live music.

Thu 13 Aug · Little High Eatery

A weekly Thursday food event at Little High showcasing dishes from a different cuisine.

Tue 11 Aug · The Quality Hotel Elms

A one-day professional development workshop on handling conflict at work.

Wed 12 Aug · The Quality Hotel Elms

A morning workshop covering prioritisation and planning techniques.

Fri 14 Aug · Salt Lane Studios

An after-school craft session where children make their own foraged wreath.

Fri 14 Aug · The Arts Centre Observatory Tower

A guided winter stargazing session through the Arts Centre’s restored historic telescope.

Sat 15 Aug · Salt Lane Studios

An afternoon class using plant-based pigments to paint on canvas.

Sun 16 Aug · Christchurch Folk Music Club

An open shape-note singing workshop; no experience or reading of music required.

Mon 10 Aug · Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre

A weekly Monday-evening drumming and dance class open to newcomers.

Tue 11 Aug · Dux Central

A weekly Tuesday quiz night in the central city.

Thu 13 Aug · Mary Potter Community Centre

A weekly daytime housie session at the Mary Potter Community Centre.

Fri 14 Aug · Space Academy

A multi-act fundraising gig at Space Academy in the central city.

Sat 15 Aug · Renegade Brewing Co.

Music bingo with an 80s soundtrack at the Renegade taproom.

Sun 16 Aug · Renegade Brewing Co.

A relaxed Sunday-evening trivia night at Renegade Brewing Co.

Mon 10 Aug · The Old Vicarage

A weekly Monday-morning networking meeting for Halswell-area businesses.

Mon 10 Aug · Just Desserts

A weekly afternoon networking group meeting in the central city.

Tue 11 Aug · Space Academy

An evening session for people starting or growing a creative business.

Wed 12 Aug · The Christchurch Club

A property investment seminar held at The Christchurch Club.

Wed 12 Aug · McDonald’s Merivale

A weekly early-morning networking meeting for Merivale businesses.

Thu 13 Aug · Harcourts Phoenix

A weekly Thursday-morning referral networking group.

Tue 11 Aug · Avon Hub Sports Centre

A weekly women-only catchball session; beginners welcome.

Tue 11 Aug · Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre

An evening women-only catchball session in Papanui.

Wed 12 Aug · The Dell

A weekly open meditation and Buddhist teaching evening.

Thu 13 Aug · Lyttelton Recreation Centre

A weekly women-only catchball session at the Lyttelton Recreation Centre.

Sun 16 Aug · Scottish Society Hall

A Sunday-morning laughter yoga session combining breathing exercises and group laughter.

Thu 20 Aug · Christchurch Town Hall

The whole audience is taught a three-part harmony and performs it together.

Fri 21 Aug · Christchurch Town Hall

A touring tribute show featuring former Dire Straits saxophonist Chris White.

Fri 21 & Sat 22 Aug · Wolfbrook Arena

Two arena shows from the US pop singer-songwriter.

Sat 22 Aug · Christchurch Town Hall

A one-day live music festival across the Town Hall’s spaces.

Sat 22 Aug · The Piano

The Dutch piano-duo brothers perform as part of their New Zealand tour.

Sat 22 Aug · The Great Hall, Arts Centre

A candlelit string-quartet performance of Joe Hisaishi’s Studio Ghibli scores.

To Sun 23 Aug · Lumiere Cinemas

The Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival wraps up its Christchurch season on 23 August.