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Christchurch Events and Christchurch Festivals
(Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island New Zealand)



Christchurch features an abundance of lively festivals and events, in and around the centre of Christchurch. Visitors to Christchurch will enjoy a wide variety of things to see and do in the area, taking place throughout the Christchurch calendar. The residents of Christchurch love to party and the city's extensive calendar of festivals and events include the Waipara Wine and Food Celebration, Montana Christchurch International Jazz Festival, the Great New Zealand Craft Show and the Canterbury Show. Visitors to Christchurch will find that local newspapers and leading magazines regularly publish the latest cultural events and Christchurch festivals, and also contain up-to-date listings of events nearby Christchurch.

Christchurch's helpful tourist information office is always a useful source for current events and festivals in Christchurch. Many of the events and festivals in Christchurch draw enormous crowds of both participants and spectators, and provide tourists with a wide variety of things to see and do whilst staying in the exciting city of Christchurch.





Christchurch National Public Holidays - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• 1st January - New Year's Day
• 29th January - Auckland Anniversary Day
• 6th February - Waitangi day
• Good Friday / Easter Monday March / April - Easter
• 25th April - Anzac Day
• 1st Monday in June - Queen's birthday
• 4th Monday in October - Labour Day
• 25th December - Christmas Day
• 26th December - Boxing Day

Christchurch Calendar of Festivals and Events - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand NZ


Christchurch Events and Festivals in January - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• The World Buskers Festival - mid- to late January, popular world street performers event
• The Press Kite Day - mid-January, spectacular event featuring world-famous kite flyers

Christchurch Events and Festivals in February - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• Edwardian Carnival - early February, a lively annual carnival in period costume
• The International Garden City Festival of Flowers and Romance - mid-February, with some of Christchurch's beautiful gardens in full bloom
• Teddy Bears' Picnic - mid-February, popular Teddy Bears' Picnic held in North Hagley Park, including entertainment
• ASB Bank Starry Nights - mid-February, a spectacular musical evening under the stars
• Jade Wine and Food Festival of Canterbury - late February, a popular food and wine festival
• Clearwater Golf Classic - late February, world-famous golf tournament

Christchurch Events and Festivals in March - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• Rick Armstrong Motors Classical Sparks - mid-March, popular outdoor concert with firework display
• Montana Christchurch International Jazz Festival - late March-early April, jazz festival featuring local and international musicians
• National Concerto Competition - New Zealand's famous musical event
• Waipara Wine and Food Celebration - late March, spectacular food and wine event, held at Glenmark Church

Christchurch Events and Festivals in April - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• Le Race - early April, an annual cycling race from Christchurch to Akatoa

Christchurch Events and Festivals in June - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• Christchurch City Marathon and Half Marathon - early June, an annual sports event with over 2,000 competitors

Christchurch Events and Festivals in August - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• Montana Winter Carnival - popular ski event covering a variety of venues and featuring competitions and street parties

Christchurch Events and Festivals in September - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• The Great New Zealand Craft Show - mid-September, a popular touring craft market containing a diverse range of crafts

Christchurch Events and Festivals in October - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• Carter Group Heritage Week - 2nd week in October, featuring a wide range of cultural events
• Gardenz - Labour weekend, famous South Island garden show held at Hagley Park

Christchurch Events and Festivals in November - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• The Canterbury Show - early November, a four-day agriculture show featuring numerous attractions and demonstrations

Christchurch Events and Festivals in December - Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

• SummerTimes - December-March, offering many free, outdoor events for all the family

 
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