The line-up of events in Christchurch is a testament to the city’s resilience and spirit — performance festivals, unique exhibitions, and community favourites all feature in the busy schedule of activities that are well worth travelling for. These six excellent events, for example, should definitely not be missed.
Inspired by the 1974 Commonwealth Games marathon, June 2020 will mark the 40th Christchurch Marathon when over 4,000 runners from around the world will take part on one of the most scenic marathon routes anywhere. Raceday is 31st of May 2020. Enter online.
Explore the endless array of high-quality exhibitions and events that this top art gallery offers throughout 2019 and 2020. This season's highlights include the Māori Moving Image exhibition, which explores 40 years of vivid Māori art, and the wonderful cavalcade of museum favourites that is the Turn, Turn, Turn exhibition.
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Māori Moving Image: 23 August 2019 – 26 January 2020
Turn, Turn, Turn: A Year In Art: 29 July 2019 – 8 March 2020
Don't wait too long to book your ticket for this popular annual event that has the smart idea to combine profiling New Zealand's best wineries, excellent food in the park and live music. Not a trade show, but an event aimed at you, the food and wine-loving public. 7 December 2019.
If you are curious about how you can make more sustainable choices in daily life, the Go Green Expo is your one-stop shop for products, information and tips that demonstrate every individual can make a difference. August 2020.
Now in its 25th year, this festival brings together low-tech performers of all kinds, from musicians to street magicians and comics. These days, some events take place in ticketed venues, but true to its roots, many are free or "hatted" outdoor events where you pay what you think a performance deserves. 23 January- 16 February 2020.
Each year in July for the past 28 years, Christchurch has exploded with a plethora of events, activities and entertainment for kids. And this year will be no different. Aimed at children and young people from 0 to 17 years, performances, activities and workshops will take place all over the city. Dates for 2020 TBA. Free and ticketed events.