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WORD Christchurch Festival

Sep 1-6, 2026 Christchurch

The WORD Christchurch Festival is a six-day literary and ideas festival held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand. Running from September 1 to 6, 2026, the festival features over 100 writers, thinkers, and...

Literary Festival Arts Festival +8

Between Tree and Tide

Aug 21, 2026 Christchurch

Between Tree and Tide is the debut solo exhibition by artist Luca Tu'avao Walton, which opened on August 21, 2026, at the Fibre Gallery in Ōtautahi Christchurch. The installation explores the nostalgia...

Exhibition Pacific Art +4

Finding Family on the Road World Tour

Aug 21, 2026 Christchurch

Grammy-nominated and global chart-topping singer-songwriter Alex Warren will bring his "Finding Family on the Road World Tour" to Christchurch, New Zealand, for a performance at Wolfbrook Arena on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Music Concert +4

Doc Edge Christchurch Showcase

Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026 Christchurch

The Oscar-qualifying Doc Edge Festival presents its special three-day Christchurch Showcase, featuring 13 documentary features, New Zealand short films, and a local immersive project. Held at UC’s Jack Mann Theatre in Ōtautahi...

Documentary Film Festival +5

One New Zealand Stadium Night Market

Jul 4, 2026 Christchurch

The One New Zealand Stadium Night Market launches on July 4, 2026, in Christchurch to coincide with the All Blacks vs. France rugby test match. The event provides a dedicated festival-style space...

Food Festival Night Market +4

WORD Christchurch Festival

Between Tree and Tide

Finding Family on the Road World Tour

Doc Edge Christchurch Showcase

One New Zealand Stadium Night Market

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