Events in Christchurch in October 2026
Everything on in Christchurch, 22–31 Oct.
Today22
Thursday, 22 October
16 events
22OctEvent · ThuCUSTOMER DIG DAY8:30 AM · Trimble Test Site – Fulton Hogan QuarryFree
22OctConcerts & Music · ThuChristchurch Big Band Jazz Festival1:00 PM · Christchurch, New Zealand
22OctNetworking & Meetups · Thu0x0E - October Meetup5:30 PM · MadeCurious.
22OctEvent · ThuGreen Man Tile6:00 PM · The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
22OctEvent · ThuGet the Party Started at Fat Eddies6:00 PM · Fat Eddie's
22OctTech & AI · ThuAlexander Technique Yoga6:00 PM · 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue, Richmond, , Christchurch, New Zealand 8013
22OctEvent · ThuCOURAGEOUS POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS -6:00 PM · 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8041
22OctConcerts & Music · ThuDine with Jazz6:15 PM · 8 Shirley Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013
22OctTheatre & Arts · ThuSaints & Sinners Comedy Night Muy Muy6:30 PM · Muy Muy
22OctEvent · ThuOpen Mic Night - Alternate Thursdays at Evil Genius!6:30 PM · 1091 Ferry Road, Ferrymead , Christchurch, New Zealand 8023
22OctEvent · ThuMADE YOU LOOK7:00 PM · 189 Durham Street SouthNZD 28
22OctEvent · ThuMeet the Candidates of the East7:00 PM · 51 Bridge Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8062
22OctEvent · ThuNZs Finest Wind Players with Liam Wooding Christophers Classics The Piano7:30 PM · 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011
22OctTheatre & Arts · ThuConstellations - a stage play7:30 PM · Elmwood Theatre
22OctConcerts & Music · ThuMidge Ure - Catalogue: The Hits Tour8:00 PM · James Hay Theatre, Town Hall
22OctWorkshops & Talks · ThuSuper Latin Thursdays - Salsa Class Mixed Level8:00 PM · Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
Tomorrow23
Friday, 23 October
16 events
23OctEvent · FriSave the Date He Hui Kairaranga Whatu o Te Waipounamu 20269:00 AM · Rehua Marae
23OctFood & Drink · FriCoffee & Yarn10:00 AM · 381 Halswell Road, Halswell , Christchurch, New Zealand 8025
23OctEvent · FriStory Time at Riccarton House!10:30 AM · 16 Kahu Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
23OctEvent · FriFriday Bands at Tūranga12:00 PM · TurangaLibrary
23OctEvent · FriFind your voice12:30 PM · Christchurch City Salvation Army
23OctEvent · FriSABC 100 Year Celebration4:00 PM · 64 McFaddens Road, 8052
23OctEvent · FriCMCC Mini Nationals4:30 PM · Spectators Bar & Bistro
23OctTheatre & Arts · FriPhysical Theatre Foundations @ Move Otautahi, Parakiore5:30 PM · 50 St Asaph St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
23OctFood & Drink · FriFood Truck Friday5:30 PM · 91 Estuary Road South Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061
23OctConcerts & Music · FriTNT Big Band meets Te Ao Māori6:00 PM · The Piano
23OctEvent · Fri90th Anniversary Celebrations6:00 PM · 30 Langdons Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8053
23OctTheatre & Arts · FriTaylors NOT an Art Lesson6:00 PM · Paint 'n' Sip Studio, Christchurch
23OctEvent · FriMeet Greet and Hot Seat Jam at A Rolling Stone7:00 PM · A Rolling Stone
23OctEvent · FriChristchurch City Sirens A DC-Inspired Drag Show (R18)7:00 PM · 336 St. Asaph St, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011
23OctEvent · FriPartners in Swing8:00 PM · Altiora
23OctEvent · FriFroth X Aperture9:00 PM · SydenhamUnderpass
Saturday24
Saturday, 24 October
29 events
24OctEvent · SatFind Your Joy Its your time to let go and live with JOY8:00 AM · Papanui Spiritual Centre
24OctEvent · SatADIDAS Coastal Spirit FC U-19 Tournament9:00 AM · 56 Kearneys Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8062
24OctFood & Drink · SatIn Strength Fitness Community Walk + Coffee Catch-Up9:00 AM · Harry Ell TrackFree
24OctFood & Drink · SatSpring Market10:00 AM · 180 Avonside drive, Avonside, Christchurch
24OctWorkshops & Talks · SatGardens Bicycles and Bloomers Dress Reform and Womens Freedom - talk10:00 AM · 83 Clyde Road, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
24OctFood & Drink · SatSECOND LIFE MARKETS Christchurch October 24th10:00 AM · 20 Southwark St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
24OctWorkshops & Talks · SatOctober Saturday Workshop10:00 AM · 61 Cornwall St, St Albans, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
24OctStartups · SatPictures in the Peonies 2026 - Hibburt Park Fundraiser10:00 AM · Peony Haven, Trices Road, Prebbleton
24OctTheatre & Arts · SatImprovisation workshop with Lana Law10:00 AM · The Piano
24OctFood & Drink · SatCommunity Open Day & Coffee Cart - Celebrating 100 Years10:00 AM · 64 McFaddens Road, 8052
24OctEvent · SatNiue 52-Year Celebration10:30 AM · Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre
24OctEvent · SatCard Merchant Christchurch - Pokemon Delta Reign Pre-Release Events10:30 AM · 300 Lincoln Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024
24OctFood & Drink · SatSaturday Bands at Riverside Market11:00 AM · Riverside Market - Christchurch
24OctEvent · SatWeekly D&D11:00 AM · 322 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand 9041
24OctFamily & Kids · SatKids Free Fun Raceday at Riccarton Park11:30 AM · 165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8042
24OctEvent · SatPop Up Shop - Home Edition2:00 PM · 23 Kirk Road, Templeton
24OctEvent · SatMurder Mystery on the Tormore Express5:00 PM · Christchurch Railway Station
24OctConcerts & Music · SatDan Costa and The Bill Martin Big Band5:00 PM · The Piano
24OctEvent · SatThe Party Singers at The Racecourse Hotel5:00 PM · Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge
24OctTheatre & Arts · SatImprovised Storytelling Show - This One Time6:30 PM · Good Times - Comedy Club
24OctEvent · SatDef Repplica in Christchurch New Zealand8:00 PM · A Rolling Stone
24OctEvent · SatCROSSROADS Kōwhai Grove Lineup Launch8:00 PM · SydenhamUnderpass
24OctTheatre & Arts · SatHigh Altar + MEDaL + Lucky Surprise > play Space Academy8:00 PM · Space Academy
24OctEvent · SatA tough nut to crack Inside the world of Tony Chestnut8:30 PM · Little Andromeda
24OctConcerts & Music · SatVaegon - Omega Species Eradication Tour Christchurch show8:30 PM · Churchill’s Tavern
24OctEvent · SatVIBEZ9:00 PM · Galaxy Arcade
24OctEvent · SatDay of the Dead Party10:00 PM · Engineers BarNZD 10
24OctEvent · SatBOLLYWOOD RETRO THROWBACK10:00 PM · The Core Bar & GrillNZD 17
24OctEvent · SatSidecar Battle of the Twins1256 Weedons Ross Rd, Christchurch, New Zealand
Sunday25
Sunday, 25 October
15 events
25OctFamily & Kids · SunWednesday Wheelies - Friends and Family City to Sea Path Ride9:30 AM · 9 River Rd, Richmond, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
25OctTech & AI · SunGame Designer Meet-up10:00 AM · Climate Action Campus, 180 Avonside Drive, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061
25OctEvent · SunPaint Pouring for Beginners10:00 AM · The Arts Centre Building
25OctEvent · SunChristchurch Whanau Portrait Sessions10:00 AM · Ascot hub, 12 ascot ave north new brighton, christchurch
25OctTheatre & Arts · SunTe Whare Tapere – Performing Arts Precinct Open Day10:00 AM · Christchurch Performing Arts Precinct
25OctEvent · SunCommon Ground Working Bee10:00 AM · 91 Estuary Road South Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061
25OctEvent · SunSPECIAL SPRING FOREST YOGA10:30 AM · Bottle Lake Forest Park
25OctFood & Drink · SunHalloween Market11:00 AM · Ouruhia ReserveFree
25OctConcerts & Music · SunTūranga x The Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival11:00 AM · TurangaLibrary
25OctEvent · SunChristchurch Sunday Board Games1:30 PM · Climate Action Campus, 180 Avonside Drive, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061
25OctEvent · SunGORDO & TEEJ AT SMASH PALACE V23:00 PM · 172 High Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011
25OctEvent · SunRLWC26 - M: New Zealand v Cook Islands | W: New Zealand v France4:00 PM · One NZ Stadium
25OctEvent · SunFOOTMAHI WORLD CUP 2026 RELEASE PARTY (CHCH)7:00 PM · One New Zealand Stadium
25OctTheatre & Arts · SunFull Moon Drums Dance8:00 PM · Cave Rock : Sumner Beach
25OctConcerts & Music · SunSalt Water Criminals - 'Sit Tight Spin Out' Tour / Christchurch8:00 PM · darkroom
Monday26
Monday, 26 October
2 events
26OctEvent · MonNPC GRAND FINAL: Canterbury v Northland2:05 PM · One NZ Stadium
26OctEvent · MonGood Advice, Bad Advice6:30 PM · Good Times - Comedy Club
Tuesday27
Tuesday, 27 October
6 events
27OctEvent · TueUnlock Your Australian Expansion7:30 AM · Christchurch Town Hall (Avon Room)Free
27OctTech & AI · TueChristchurch Python Meetup - October 20265:45 PM · 181 High Street
27OctEvent · TueOne Year of Common Haus6:00 PM · EdiziNZD 22
27OctTheatre & Arts · TueCrafted Meeples: Unplug & Play6:00 PM · The Crafted Coffee Company
27OctEvent · TueNOMAD CENTURY: HOW TO SURVIVE THE CLIMATE UPHEAVAL6:00 PM · 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8041
27OctBusiness · TueProperty Investing 1016:30 PM · 1/443 Colombo StreetNZD 11
Wednesday28
Wednesday, 28 October
10 events28OctEvent · WedKarvachauth Party2:00 PM · 463 Colombo Street
28OctEvent · WedTrust The Process: Presentations & Panel Discussion5:30 PM · The Common Room, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Central CityFree
28OctBusiness · WedFinancial Governance Workshop - Christchurch6:00 PM · Hotel Elms ChristchurchFree
28OctTech & AI · WedYour IT Career in the AI Era: Lessons from 20 Years of Tech Change6:00 PM · EPIC Innovation Centre
28OctEvent · WedBetter Starts Now - Labour Election Rally6:00 PM · La Vida Conference Centre
28OctEvent · WedMudhoney Christchurch (SOLD OUT)7:00 PM · Cassels Blue Smoke
28OctEvent · WedBride of Hyde7:00 PM · Little Andromeda
28OctEvent · WedPHUCK Trivia - Community Special7:00 PM · Dice & Slice
28OctEvent · WedIn a Pickle - Themed Quiz Night #2: Halloween 🎃7:00 PM · 376 Wilsons Road North, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011
28OctEvent · WedJames Nokise One Night Rant 2026 Christchurch8:30 PM · Little Andromeda
Thursday29
Thursday, 29 October
14 events
29OctFamily & Kids · ThuReal Kids Real Complexity Teaching at the Intersection of Neurodiversity Culture and Development9:00 AM · Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery
29OctEvent · ThuAll About Flowers10:30 AM · The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
29OctBusiness · ThuCANTERBURY KARWACHAUTH CELEBRATIONS 2026- 28th Annual Celebration2:00 PM · Aldersgate Venue, 309 Durham street, Christchurch
29OctBusiness · ThuAnnual General Meeting 20264:00 PM · Business CanterburyFree
29OctEvent · ThuKnock Down & Rebuild Information Evening5:00 PM · 32 Main North Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8053
29OctEvent · ThuCREATIVITY: A CONVERSATION BETWEEN ARTIST + VIEWERS5:30 PM · 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8041
29OctWorkshops & Talks · ThuToi and Talk with Morgan Darlison6:00 PM · Te Whare o HinerauāmoaFree
29OctTech & AI · ThuOctober CGDA Meetup - Keegan Gibson6:00 PM · EPIC Innovation Center
29OctTheatre & Arts · ThuSalsa Beginners Dance Course - Thursdays6:15 PM · 153 Madras St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
29OctEvent · ThuPaint Your Mate: Tim Burton-Inspired Portraits!6:30 PM · Paint 'n' Sip Studio, Christchurch
29OctEvent · ThuREMIT MEETING 20266:30 PM · The Elmwood Trading Company
29OctConcerts & Music · ThuNieR:Piano Concert - Journeys 12026 -7:00 PM · James Hay Theatre, Town Hall
29OctEvent · ThuSoak | Young Adults Prayer and Worship Night7:00 PM · 269 Hills Road, Mairehau, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013
29OctEvent · ThuPegasus arms Singalong 20267:30 PM · Pegasus Arms
Friday30
Friday, 30 October
12 events30OctEvent · FriChristchurch, we're BACK!9:00 AM · Westfield Riccarton
30OctBusiness · FriAccess Foundation Christchurch9:30 AM · Christchurch, New Zealand
30OctFood & Drink · FriHalloween Festival - City Night Market4:00 PM · The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
30OctEvent · FriVegan Night Mākete - Multicultural Center Hagley Park5:00 PM · Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre
30OctEvent · FriYoga with Cats6:00 PM · Catnap Cafe
30OctFood & Drink · FriZouk & Forró night, free intro to Forró + Social at the Riverside Market6:00 PM · Riverside Market - Christchurch
30OctEvent · FriSOUND COCOON : A Suspended Sound Journey6:15 PM · Aerial Academy
30OctEvent · FriCandlelight Tribute to Michael Jackson6:30 PM · The Great HallNZD 41
30OctTheatre & Arts · FriThe Quarter X Dark Arts6:30 PM · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
30OctStartups · FriSOLID HEARTS CHARITY FUNDRAISER MIRO TRUST THE CHEF BLACK-TIE DINING EXPERIENCE6:30 PM · Miro
30OctWorkshops & Talks · FriWORKSHOPS WITH INTERNATIONAL SALSA STARS MARIA & VINCENZO6:30 PM · 282 Durham Street North, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013
30OctEvent · FriSpoke Sisters - Intro to Bike Packing overnighter6:30 PM · 1 Tussock Ln, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
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