What's On

Your guide to upcoming events, festivals, gigs, and celebrations in Christchurch.
 

Kicking butt and taking prisoners: How Henry Nicholas earned his Victoria Cross

What's On - Arts & Culture

During a charge against German forces at Polderhoek Chateau in Belgium, Lincoln-born carpenter Henry Nicholas almost singlehandedly overcame 16 ...

 

Days of Ice

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We have a unique connection to Antarctica here in Christchurch, and this October, Days of Ice presents an opportunity to explore, learn about and ...

 

South Island Wine & Food Festival

What's On - Food & Drink

Whether you’re into North Canterbury Riesling, Central Otago Pinot Noir, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Nelson Chardonnay or something a bit more ...

 

SIX60 announce February Christchurch show

What's On

Start laying down your 2021 plans Kiwi music lovers, SIX60 have announced a Christchurch show as part of an Aotearoa-wide tour.  This is set ...

 

Canterbury Hospitality Awards 2020 finalists announced

Food & Drink - What's On

A huge congratulations to all the fine Canterbury establishments and hospitality personalities who made the finals of the Canterbury Hospitality ...

 

Comedy Carnival

Arts & Culture - What's On

The comedy carnival is now in its fifth year and features the very best of local and national stand-up talent. The line up this year includes big ...

 

Vegan Expo

Food & Drink - What's On

New Zealand’s biggest vegan event is back in Christchurch this year, bringing tasty planet-friendly treats to the masses. Organisers call it “the ...

 

Backstage tour at the Court Theatre

Arts & Culture - What's On

The Court Theatre doesn’t often let the public roam around backstage, so take this special opportunity to see what’s behind your favourite stage ...

 

SCAPE Public Art spring season 2020

What's On - Word on the Street

SCAPE Public Art is adorning Christchurch’s city centre with thought-provoking pieces under this year’s theme Secrets and Lies. Get ready to play ...

 

Ready to roll - Biketober 2020

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All you budding Freddies can get on your bikes and ride in Christchurch’s month-long cycling festival, back this October with more than 40 ...

 

Entertain me - Spring 2020

Arts & Culture - What's On

We round up three great films, reads, shows to bingewatch, new albums to treat your ears to and a couple of decent podcasts to ...

 

Q&A: L.A.B. frontman Joel Shadbolt

People - Arts & Culture - What's On

Listen-Able Band? Legs And Butts? Ludicrous Artists Bop? L.A.B. frontman Joel Shadbolt challenges Cityscape to come up with an acronym. League of ...

 

Addington Cup Week 2020: All the details

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Dust your fascinator off, get your fancy on and join the party at Addington Cup Week 2020. It’s the fashion, entertainment and racing event of ...

 

Dissecting art - Q&A with artist Heather Straka

What's On - Arts & Culture - People

Heather Straka’s art series Dissected Parlour is not in a gallery, but rather on the walls at Mod’s Hair in Merivale. Cityscape talks to the ...

 

Singing about crying: Q&A with Adam Hattaway

People - What's On

Christchurch locals Adam Hattaway and the Haunters – comprised of Adam Hattaway, Elmore Jones, Liam Quinn and Ryan Fisherman – are launching ...

 

NZSO's take on Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Arts & Culture - What's On

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Māori language week might look a little different this year, with Level 2 restrictions preventing the usual parades and ...

 

Pedal-powered fun: Biketober is coming to town

What's On - Explore

Biketober, the city’s month-long cycling festival, is back this October with more than 40 events, including group rides, workshops, social ...

 

New Zealand Fashion Week will return in 2021

What's On - Fashion & Wellbeing

It's fun, fabulous and the highlight of New Zealand's fashion calendar: New Zealand Fashion Week will return in 2021. The biggest fashion event ...

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