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.
Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash
18 January 2025
Be there to catch all the action live as Team Cricket go head-to-head against Team Rugby in the greatest New Zealand cross-code rivalry of all time. Plus, Team Rugby’s international wildcard player is West Indies legend Chris Gayle, widely regarded as the most destructive batsman of all time, with over 1,000 sixes to his name and countless records across all forms of the game, will bring his rockstar persona to the match.
World Buskers Festival
24 January - 2 February 2025
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. From acrobatics and circus acts to comedy and cabaret, this is where the world’s best street artists come together with Christchurch’s artists and community for 10 days of pure entertainment.
Crankworx Summer Series Christchurch
13 – 16 February 2025
The highly anticipated Crankworx Summer Series returns to Ōtautahi Christchurch late this summer. The hills will come alive February 13 to 16 2025 with a whole new line up of events elevating the mountain biking experience for riders and spectators alike. The festival introduces a new Freeride Mountain Bike Association Gold Level Slopestyle event, the first of its kind in New Zealand. The festival will also feature two additional events: Pump Track and Downhill, ensuring a packed 4-day event with action for spectators and athletes.
Electric Avenue
21 & 22 February 2025
Electric Avenue Music Festival has another amazing line up of epic acts over the new TWO DAY festival here in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Over 40 artists will be performing across four stages including 20 international artists. The amazing line up includes Chase & Status, Prodigy, Empire of the Sun, Tash Sultana, Rudimental, The Kooks, Wilkinson, L.A.B, Shapeshifter, Fat Freddy’s Drop and lots more.
