In its biggest display of contemporary art to date, the gallery will exhibit 50 works – of which 20 are commissions – across a range of media including sound, textiles, photography, moving-image, sculpture and painting. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

Celebrating the work of artist Maureen Lander, this exhibition features String Games, commissioned for the opening of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in 1998, and Wai o te Marama, a new addition to the gallery’s collection. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

Deborah Frances-White brings her much acclaimed podcast to Christchurch.

Shay Horay hosts an evening of comedy headlined by Justine Smith. artscentre.org.nz

The Australian band celebrates the 10th anniversary of their album Harlequin Dream, performing the full album live.