Plan your Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival day

Planning for Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival? Discover Christchurch's best salons, beauty treatments, shopping, bars and restaurants for the perfect fashion-filled day out.

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What is the Spring Fashion Festival
Where to get a hair & beauty treatment
Where to shop
Where to eat & drink
Plan your trip

What is Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival?

Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival returns this spring, 15 – 18 October, celebrating the best of New Zealand fashion and creativity across four days of runway shows, designer showcases, celebrating the very best of New Zealand fashion and creativity across four days of runway shows, designer showcases and fashion experiences. Whether you're a dedicated fashion enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable night out in the city, the festival offers the chance to experience the energy of Christchurch's vibrant fashion scene.

Explore the full programme, event details and ticket information to start planning your festival experience.

Key takeaways:

Ōtautahi Christchurch offers everything you need for a fashion-filled day, from shopping and beauty treatments to dining, nightlife and special events.
Make a full day of your festival experience by booking hair, beauty and wellness treatments before the event.
Shop for your festival outfit at Christchurch favourites including Ballantynes, The Crossing, Merivale Mall and Westfield Riccarton.
Complete your look with professional makeup, skincare or beauty advice from Christchurch beauty specialists and premium brands.
Start the evening with pre-show drinks at city bars such as Mr Brightside, The Last Word or O.G.B.
Continue the celebration over dinner at Christchurch's acclaimed restaurants and dining precincts after the runway shows.

Your guide to Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival: shopping, beauty, dining & drinks

The countdown to Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival is on, and whether you're planning a front-row moment, a glamorous night out with friends, or simply want to immerse yourself in the city's style scene, Ōtautahi Christchurch has everything you need to get fashion-week ready.

From hair appointments and beauty treatments to new-season shopping, pre-show cocktails and post-runway dining, here's your guide to making a day and night of it.

Start with a fresh look

Nothing says fashion festival ready quite like a salon appointment.

Head to Solace Hair & Beauty at Ballantynes, where talented stylists and beauty therapists can help create the perfect festival look, all within Christchurch's iconic department store.

Or book in at Surreal Hair, a central city favourite for cuts, styling and beauty services down Victoria Street.

Treat yourself to a beauty refresh

A little self-care goes a long way in making you feel your best.

Whether you're after a brow shape and tint, fluttery lashes, a hydrating facial or a professional makeup application, Christchurch's beauty scene offers plenty of options to help you look and feel your best.

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Whether you're indulging in a relaxing facial or adding the finishing touches with a lash tint and eyebrow sculpt, these beauty destinations will have you festival ready in no time.

Where to shop for your Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival outfit

Spring is the perfect excuse to refresh your wardrobe, and Christchurch's retail scene is packed with inspiration.

Start at Ballantynes, a Christchurch institution and the ultimate destination for discovering new-season trends, designer labels and accessories.

Head over to The Crossing where you’ll find Juliette Hogan, Ruby and more.

Stop in at Westfield Riccarton or Merivale Mall to find the latest looks for spring.

Whether you're searching for a standout runway-ready outfit, elevated everyday pieces or timeless wardrobe staples, these stores offer plenty of inspiration for spring dressing.

Find more inspiration on where to shop in Christchurch.

Meet for pre-show drinks

Christchurch Spring Fashion Festival is worth making an occasion out of it with, so book a spot for pre-show drinks to get the evening started.

Mr Brightside offers sweeping views across the city and is the perfect spot to toast the arrival of spring. For sophisticated cocktails and an intimate atmosphere, settle in at The Last Word.

Or soak up the buzz at O.G.B where heritage architecture meets modern cocktails in the heart of the city. If wine is more your style, check out some of Christchurch's best wine bars.

Continue the evening over dinner

Once the lights go down and the final look has graced the runway, keep the conversation flowing over dinner.

For something special, why not try one of Christchurch's MICHELIN Guide recognised restaurants?

Alternatively, check out the best dining near you with our guide to Christchurch's dining precincts for easy planning.

For evening drinks and late-night spots, check out the best of Christchurch's nightlife.

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Make it a fashion-filled day

From beauty treatments and salon appointments to shopping, cocktails and dining, the city centre offers countless ways to turn your festival experience into a full day of fashion-inspired fun.

So gather your friends, plan your outfit and get ready to experience Christchurch at its most stylish.

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