Christchurch Events

Every year Christchurch holds a number of popular sporting, cultural, musical, performance and entertainment festivals, shows & events. Whether you want to see sport at Christchurch's AMI Stadium or enjoy free outdoor concerts at Hagley Park there's something for everyone in 2008.

Some of the popular events held in Christchurch include:

The vast talents on display at the World Buskers Festival.
The beautiful sights of the Chinese Lantern Festival.
Fashion and horse racing during Cup & Show Week.

Events such as the World Buskers Festival are growing every year, attracting visitors from around the world to enjoy the world class events. Tourists and locals alike will love the activities on throughout the year, keep an eye out for upcoming dates and enjoy the great events the Canterbury region offers.


	World Buskers Festival The World Buskers Festival is a huge event that covers the whole city, featuring amazing street, circus and stage acts that need to be seen to be believed.			Cup & Show Week Celebrate Canterbury Anniversary with a range of great events including the races at Addington and Riccarton Park as well as the iconic A & P agricultural show.

	Canterbury & Crusaders Rugby Enjoy Christchurch's top sports team in action as the Crusaders and Canterbury rugby teams take on the competition in the Super 14 and Air New Zealand Cup.			Christchurch Festival of Flowers New Zealand's Garden City plays host to the memorable Festival of Flowers. Take part in events and enjoy the wonderful flower and garden exhibits on display.

	Waipara Wine and Food Celebration Those that enjoy good wine and food will flock to Waipara for the annual wine and food celebration. Visitors will be treated to excellent entertainment as well the best wine and food the region offers.			International Jazz & Blues Festival Enjoy the top jazz, funk, blues, and gospel acts on display around the city during the New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival in Christchurch.

	Chinese Lantern Festival Once a year Victoria Square comes to life with spectacular performances and the beautiful glow of lanterns as Chinese New Year celebrations hit full swing with the memorable Lantern Festival.			Coast to Coast Multisport Event The legendary Coast to Coast multisport event tests the best endurance athletes in a grueling traverse from the South Island's West Coast all the way to Sumner Beach in Christchurch.

	Classical Sparks Drawing huge crowds to Hagley Park every year, Classical Sparks is a popular outdoor concert for the whole family featuring many of New Zealand's best performers.			Armageddon Expo Featuring everything from TV stars to gaming, comics, wrestling, anime, laser tag, sci-fi, trading cards and gaming, the Armageddon Expo is a unique event that is not to be missed.

	Te Koha (Gifts of our Ancestors) Enjoy a variety of great artists, dancers, kapahaka and instrumental acts at Te Koha (Gifts of our Ancestors), an Extravaganza of Maori - Nesian Music and Performing Arts.