This weekend in Christchurch
Everything happening in Christchurch this weekend, from tech meetups to concerts.
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Saturday, 17 October
35 events
17OctEvent · SatSunset New Zealand presents SUNRISE Start Your Day Dancing6:00 AM · Pier Terminus 195 213 Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand
17OctWorkshops & Talks · Sat7-DAY BUSHCRAFT COURSE8:30 AM · Arthur’s Pass National Park, New Zealand
17OctFood & Drink · SatCoffee and Cars on Cranford8:30 AM · Joe's Garage (Cranford St)
17OctEvent · SatChristchurch Durga Puja 20269:00 AM · Christchurch Multicultural Recreation Community Centre
17OctConferences & Expos · SatSpring Fair10:00 AM · Richmond Community Garden
17OctFood & Drink · SatVintage Market Avebury House10:00 AM · 9 Eveleyn Couzins Ave Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
17OctEvent · SatCelebrating 40 Years of the Canterbury Volkswagen Enthusiasts Club10:00 AM · Miles Continental Volkswagen
17OctEvent · SatSol Gathering 17.10.26 South Brighton - Christchurch10:00 AM · The Bridge South BrightonFree
17OctEvent · SatAn Embroidered Study in Stitch10:00 AM · The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
17OctEvent · SatFestival of Flowers10:00 AM · South Hornby School
17OctEvent · SatŌruapaeroa - Travis Wetland Community Planting Event10:00 AM · Beach Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
17OctEvent · SatOnce Upon A Frocking Fabulous Time11:00 AM · 27 -31 New Brighton Mall, New Brighton, Christchurch, New Zealand
17OctTheatre & Arts · SatKANOHl KITEA - Kia Tākaro Tahi Tātou Lets Play Together11:00 AM · Ngā Hau e Whā National Marae
17OctConferences & Expos · SatAgeing Positively Expo at Tūranga11:00 AM · Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Central Christchurch, Christchurch 8011
17OctEvent · SatPKMN x League Cup x Saturday 1100am11:00 AM · Game Corner
17OctEvent · SatLil Quacks Rescue - Instore at Hornby Pet Central12:00 PM · Pet Central Ltd
17OctEvent · SatIn Motion1:00 PM · Te Pae Christchurch Convention CentreNZD 32
17OctConcerts & Music · SatHeritage Festival Arts Centre Guided Tour1:00 PM · The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
17OctEvent · SatNatural Textured PendantsEarrings - Taster2:00 PM · 49 Ferry Rd, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
17OctEvent · SatPark Ridge Open Day Quality Homes & Incredible Location2:00 PM · Queenstown, New Zealand
17OctWorkshops & Talks · SatJohn Hall - Remembered in the Landscape Talk2:00 PM · The Kiosk Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
17OctEvent · Sat209 Antarctic Connections - Add your page...2:00 PM · 70 Ferrymead Park Dr, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
17OctTheatre & Arts · SatFor The Love Of The Arts4:00 PM · Youth Hub ChristchurchNZD 15
17OctEvent · SatTHE SPRING EDIT - Vol 16:00 PM · Te Pae Christchurch Convention CentreNZD 53
17OctEvent · SatCats & Consoles Retro Game Night6:00 PM · Catnap Cafe
17OctEvent · SatOur Global Journey - Celebrating 30 Years6:00 PM · 309 Durham St N, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
17OctEvent · SatVegan Diners Spagalimis Christchurch Central6:30 PM · Spagalimis Victoria Street
17OctTech & AI · SatAn Evening with Quantum Acoustics7:00 PM · Knox Church Christchurch
17OctEvent · SatLatin Fiesta7:30 PM · 8 Shirley Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013
17OctEvent · SatThe Underground Presents - A Simple Cure Christchurch8:00 PM · A Rolling Stone
17OctEvent · SatMidnight Mass8:00 PM · Churchill’s Tavern
17OctEvent · SatThe Publican 80s Party8:00 PM · 15/5 Prestons Park Drive
17OctConcerts & Music · SatWilson Dixon & Paul Douglas The Cabin Fever Comedy Tour8:30 PM · Little Andromeda
17OctConcerts & Music · SatALL NIGHT x The Temple of Techno8:30 PM · Exchange Christchurch - XCHC
17OctEvent · SatCity Doof9:00 PM · SydenhamUnderpass
Tomorrow18
Sunday, 18 October
19 events18OctEvent · Sun2026 Crater Rim Ultra supported by La Sportiva5:00 AM · Hansen Park
18OctEvent · SunFREE Sunrise Yoga Club - Sumner Beach6:15 AM · Cave Rock, Sumner Beach
18OctEvent · SunAll OZ Car Show Christchurch 202610:00 AM · A&P showground christchurch
18OctFood & Drink · SunThe Geek Market - Episode IX10:00 AM · Richmond Club, The Junction - 75 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013
18OctConferences & Expos · SunHeritage Festival Observatory Tower and Exhibition11:00 AM · The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
18OctWorkshops & Talks · SunCURATED TALK Transport triumphs and tragedies at Wigram12:30 PM · 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram, Christchurch, New Zealand 8042
18OctEvent · SunPedal for Palestine Aotearoa (Christchurch)1:00 PM · Bridge of Remembrance
18OctStartups · SunWrenching Women Adventure Riding1:30 PM · 1 Tussock Ln, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
18OctEvent · SunMovement in Fatherhood Yoga with CDSC Kula Studio & Grizzly2:00 PM · The WelderNZD 10
18OctTheatre & Arts · SunAudio Described Opera - The Pearl Fishers New Zealand Opera2:30 PM · Isaac Theatre Royal
18OctEvent · SunNPC Semi Final - Canterbury v Taranaki3:35 PM · One NZ Stadium
18OctEvent · SunMiss Canterbury 2026 Grand Finals4:00 PM · Black Box, Theatre and Venues at Papa Hou
18OctEvent · SunA SCOTTISH FLING AT THE ROSE AND THISTLE WITH WILLIE MCARTHUR4:30 PM · Rose and Thistle, Christchurch
18OctTheatre & Arts · SunSecret Screenings with Beau Miles (Christchurch)6:00 PM · Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
18OctTheatre & Arts · SunImprovisers & Dragons6:00 PM · Little Andromeda
18OctEvent · SunKirtan Friends (Piko Wholefoods upstairs)6:00 PM · 229 Kilmore st, Christchurch central city 8011, New Zealand
18OctEvent · SunElegance7:30 PM · Christchurch Town Hall
18OctEvent · SunIsata Kanneh-Mason in Christchurch7:30 PM · Christchurch Town Hall
18OctEvent · SunElegance - Christchurch7:30 PM · Christchurch Town Hall
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