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.
Exclusive Winter Deals
Doc Edge Festival, 19 - 30 June 2024
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?!
Tīrama Mai, 21-30 June 2024
Tīrama Mai - powered by Orion and Connetics, Ōtautahi Christchurch's cultural festival celebrating Puaka-Matariki is back in 2024. Bringing together an array of artistic lighting and cultural displays, including performances and storytelling - you don't want to miss this!
Riverside Market - Mid Winter European Christmas, 13 & 14 July 2024
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.
