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Events Not To Miss This Summer
Summer in Ōtautahi Christchurch – aaah, is there anything better? Sun’s out, the trees are green and the events calendar is packed.
Here are some top picks of what’s on in the city over the next few months.
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Get Set For A Summer Of Cricket
December 2023 - February 2024
Cricket fans and anyone up for a day in the sun on a grassy bank are well served this summer with multiple games from ODI's and T20's to Tests. Both the WHITE FERNS and BLACKCAPS will be representing, taking on Pakistan and the BLACKCAPS playing Australia. Expect big crowds, big action, and the best cricket of the summer right here in your backyard.
Electric Avenue
24 February 2024
This summer party is set to be epic with the hottest Electric Avenue yet! The Grammy nominated Chemical Brothers headline the show with those block rockin' beats alongside 35 top muscial artists across 4 stages. The 12-hour music marathon nestled in the heart of Hagley Park is ready to set Ōtautahi Christchurch alive! So, hey boys, hey girls get to it and get your tickets! Here we go!
Bread & Circus - World Buskers Festival
19 - 28 January 2024
It wouldn't be summer without the buskers bringing belly aching laughs, joy and cheer to Ōtautahi. The city will become the ultimate playground of fun for the young, the old and the young at heart. Spend 17 long summer days enjoying 294 performances ranging from comedians, musicians, dancers, acrobats, trapeze artists, magicians and more.
Super Sprint
9 - 11 February 2024
Petrol heads unite. Round 5 of the Super Sprint NZ Motorsport Championship moves to Ōtautahi Christchurch to take on the impressive Euromarque Motorsport Park. The Super Sprint series hosts premier race classes to develop our next champions. Be sure to get yourself in pole position and get your tickets to be part of the action.
