Ōtautahi Christchurch
Events You Don’t Want To Miss This Winter
Sure, it’s a bit colder and darker right now, but why should that stop you getting out and about? It shouldn’t!
There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes, right? So chuck on your jacket, and realise that our city is stacked with epic events to attend this winter.
Black Ferns vs Canada, 19 May
The Black Ferns are headed to Ōtautahi Christchurch as they take on Canada at Apollo Projects Stadium – it’s going to be an un-be-leaf-able event! Bring the whole whānau along and make memories that will last a lifetime. This daytime kick-off is perfect for an epic family outing, and guess what? In the family zone, kids go free when accompanied by two paying adults! Now that's a deal worthy of a victory dance!
Taste Selwyn, 1 - 31 May
Celebrate Taste Selwyn this May! Participating eateries of the Selwyn region are excited to showcase ingredients sourced from local suppliers. From eggs to venison, fresh vegetables to fruit, you can expect a wide array of delicious dishes that will make your tastebuds tingling.
Doc Edge Festival, 19 - 30 June
Hands up docco lovers! We’ve got some big news for screen fans, Doc Edge Festival is coming to Ōtautahi Christchurch in June. Doc Edge is an Academy Awards® qualifying international documentary festival, so you know it's kind of a big deal! The festival will be held across HOYTS, Lumiere Cinemas, Alice Cinemas, Christchurch Art Gallery, the Town Hall, Tūranga (Central Library) and other locations. There’ll also be an XR immersive exhibition. What’s XR you ask? WELL it means Extended Reality, so think virtual reality and augmented reality and everything in between – how cool is that?!
Riverside Market - Mid Winter European Christmas, 13 & 14 July
Riverside Market is bringing a taste of Europe to Christchurch with our Mid-Winter European Christmas! Mark your calendars for the weekend of 13 & 14 July for an unforgettable event. Enjoy free activities for kids, indulge in delicious Christmas delicacies and drinks from Riverside Market vendors, explore local food and beverage stalls, savour mulled wine for the adults, meet Santa himself, listen to festive tunes by local artists, and capture the perfect photo op with a Christmas sleigh.
