Festivals & Events in Christchurch

Christchurch is New Zealand's foremost festival city. Throughout the year a dozen festivals and events in Christchurch provide a wealth of cultural and entertainment diversity. Christchurch City has a very active calendar of events throughout the year. Festivals and events in Christchurch with themes of music, the arts, adventure, books, heritage, buskers, balloons, floral displays and local produce provide a focus for the city's celebrations, whether planned or spontaneous.

There are special festivals and events for every season. Spring brings New Zealand Cup and Show Week featuring national racing events, NZ Fashion Week and the region's traditional agricultural and pastoral show. The Summer Times festival, with a host of free outdoor events, including the hugely popular Classical Sparks is celebrated during the summer. Late summer and early autumn are the time to celebrate romance, food and drink. One of the most popular festivals and events in Christchurch is the Festival of Flowers and Romance. In winter do not miss Kids Fest and the Winter Carnival.

Some Popular Festivals and Events In Christchurch

Among the various festivals and events in Christchurch, Summer Times has been entertaining Christchurch since 1983. This festival goes on for three full months. During these days the city bubbles with events such as campouts, fireworks, theatre exhibitions and the ever-popular Teddy Bears Picnic Residents. The World Buskers Festival is another famous festival and event in Christchurch. It is held annually in January at venues throughout downtown Christchurch. Buskers from around the world congregate to stun, amaze, and entertain. The Christchurch Festival of Flowers brings the vibrant beauty of the new season's blooms to bustling inner city. Here, admission is free for most events.

There are special festivals and events in Christchurch that are dedicated to kids. TV2 Kids Fest New Zealand aims towards children up to 12 years old. It features over 150 events throughout two weeks of July. The events include arts, crafts, plays, concerts, sports, and games. Cool stuff- the dog leads the fun as the festival's faithful mascot.