Things to Do in Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch hosts around 750 upcoming events, with approximately 500 scheduled for the next 30 days in this city founded in 1848 and home to about 380,000 people. Roughly 35% of these listings are free, offering accessible options for residents and visitors. The most common categories include Concerts & Live Music, Community & Social gatherings, Business & Networking, Wellness & Mindfulness, Family & Kids activities, and Workshops & Classes. Major venues featuring the highest number of upcoming listings are Christchurch Town Hall, Tūranga, James Hay Theatre, Wolfbrook Arena, Muy Muy, and the Canterbury Horticultural Society. Notable performers with dates include Electric Avenue Music Festival, Goodnight Nurse, Australian Crawl, Westlife, Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley Live. This diverse programme ensures there is something to consider for various interests within the coming month.

City facts

Weather

17°C · Clear · High 17° / low 9°C

Population

383,200 (2020)

Area

295.2 km²

Elevation

20 m

Founded

1848

Source: Wikidata