# Events & Things To Do In Christchurch on 13th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Christchurch on 13th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Christchurch on 13th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Christchurch

- **Event Name**: Biffy Clyro | The Futique Tour | Christchurch
  - **Description**: Biffy Clyro is heading to Aotearoa on The Futique Tour. Performing in Christchurch and Auckland next April.
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Live Nation Presale: Tue 2 Dec, 12pm⁠
General On Sale: Wed 3 Dec, 2pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 13 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/biffy-clyro-|-the-futique-tour-|-christchurch/200029369209812
  - **Venue**: James Hay Theatre Christchurch
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: School Holiday Fun Week 2: Melanie Poppins Magic Show
  - **Description**: Melanie Poppins is back with her fantastic magic show at South City these school holidays!About this EventGet ready for dazzling tricks, enchanting surprises, and a show that will have kids (and grown‑ups) absolutely spel
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 13 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/school-holiday-fun-week-2-melanie-poppins-magic-show/100001985112071644
  - **Venue**: South City Shopping Centre
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Kids
- **Event Name**: Week Two School Holidays | Melanie Poppins
  - **Description**: Melanie Poppins is back with her fantastic magic show at South City these school holidays!

Get ready for dazzling tricks, enchanting surprises, and a show that will have kids (and grown‑ups) absolutely spellbound.

Showtimes at 11.00am each day near the
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 13 2026 at 01:00 am – Mon Apr 13 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/week-two-school-holidays-|-melanie-poppins/200029847259910
  - **Venue**: 555 Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011
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  - **Categories**: holiday, magic-show, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: Biffy Clyro - The Futique Tour
  - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 13 2026 at 08:00 pm – Mon Apr 13 2026 at 10:00 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/biffy-clyro-the-futique-tour/210002970695925
  - **Venue**: James Hay Theatre, Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Bag Charm & Key Ring Workshop
  - **Description**: Catch the vibes these April school holidays with retro themed craft activities at The Palms!

Add a personal touch to your accessories at our FREE Key Ring & Bag Charm Workshop!

Design and decorate custom creations to clip onto backpacks, pencil case
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 67
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 13 2026 at 12:30 am – Mon Apr 13 2026 at 03:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/bag-charm-and-key-ring-workshop/200029885683732
  - **Venue**: Cnr New Brighton & Marshland RD, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061
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  - **Categories**: workshops, holiday
- **Event Name**: School Holiday Fun: African Drum Workshop
  - **Description**: Learn to play African drums in a drum circle. We start with basic techniques and some fun rhythm games, and you'll be drumming together as a group.

It’s good for the brain, a great chance to work as a collective, and so much fun!

Caregivers are encourag
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 13 2026 at 01:00 am – Mon Apr 13 2026 at 01:45 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/school-holiday-fun-african-drum-workshop/200029802887431
  - **Venue**: 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014
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  - **Categories**: workshops, holiday, art
- **Event Name**: The Director’s Circle: Wahine Mātātoa
  - **Description**: Curious about what happens before the lights go up on opening night? This is your chance to find out!

Join us for something a little bit special as we open the doors to the Director’s Circle at The Court Theatre – a cosy evening where you can get a sneak
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 13 2026 at 07:30 am – Mon Apr 13 2026 at 08:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/the-director’s-circle-wahine-mātātoa/200029892804348
  - **Venue**: 129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, nonprofit

## Trending Events in Christchurch

- **Event Name**: ONCE IN A LIFETIME | ONE NZ STADIUM, CHRISTCHURCH
  - **Description**: Aotearoa’s biggest live acts are coming together for an unforgettable moment in New Zealand music history. SIX60 and SYNTHONY will headline the first ever live concert, Once In A Lifetime at the country’s newest premier venue One New Zealand Stadium in th
  - **Venue**: 218 Madras St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7e117649cd31e479d6c46c98cadfcb582b9af45265d3b3299b453bec076c2915-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc2dfc0-gmir?v=1775813139
- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop: Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Mon 11 May | Christchurch Town Hall
  - **Description**: After selling out two nights at both Christchurch Town Hall and Auckland Town Hall, Fat Freddy’s Drop have added extra shows in each city to their Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour next May.

Freddy's have now added a third Christchurch performa
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: SYNTHONY, SIX60, Cassie Henderson, Kaylee Bell in Christchurch
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Kaylee Bell Live at One New Zealand Stadium on Saturday, May 16, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Kaylee Bell is taking over One New Zealand Stadium on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and with
  - **Venue**: One New Zealand Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Sun 10 May | Christchurch Town Hall
  - **Description**: SOLD OUT! Extra show Mon 11 May added. Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.

The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Europe
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Sat 9 May | Christchurch Town Hall
  - **Description**: SOLD OUT! Extra show Sunday 11 May added. Doing it for the love of music, legendary band Fat Freddy's Drop are returning to the stage in 2026 to perform their ground-breaking debut album Based On A True Story.

The 51 dates across Australia, Aotearoa, Eur
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Split Enz | Forever ENZ Tour | Christchurch
  - **Description**: Split Enz are back. For the first time in 20 years, the Forever Enz Tour returns to Aotearoa, with original members Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie hitting stages across the country this May.⁠
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Westpac Mastercard Presale: Fri 27 Mar, 1
  - **Venue**: Wolfbrook Arena
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- **Event Name**: Super Round 2026 - One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand
  - **Description**: Super Round 2026 brings three days of world-class rugby and family-friendly fun to Ōtautahi Christchurch. Fans from across New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, and the Pacific come together to celebrate at the brand-new One NZ Stadium.

From 24-26 April, 10 team
  - **Venue**: Christchurch
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- **Event Name**: Foo Fighters in Christchurch
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Foo Fighters LIVE at TBA on Tuesday, January 19, 2027! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Foo Fighters is coming to TBA on Tuesday, January 19, 2027, bringing th
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c4a775c0-0d80-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030303-gmir.webp?v=1771498213
- **Event Name**: Electric Avenue Music Festival 2027
  - **Description**: PRESALE TICKETS - 9TH APRIL 8AM
https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/electric-avenue-music-festival-2027-weekend-christchurch-central-city-26-02-2027/event/240064779D3B218E 

Electric Avenue goes beyond a festival it’s a full-on experience you’ll be talking abo
  - **Venue**: North Hagley Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Biffy Clyro | The Futique Tour | Christchurch (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 09:00 am at James Hay Theatre Christchurch), School Holiday Fun Week 2: Melanie Poppins Magic Show (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 11:00 am at South City Shopping Centre), Week Two School Holidays | Melanie Poppins (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 01:00 am at 555 Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011), Biffy Clyro - The Futique Tour (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at James Hay Theatre, Town Hall), Bag Charm & Key Ring Workshop (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 12:30 am at Cnr New Brighton & Marshland RD, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Christchurch today April 13, 2026?
  - **A:** Biffy Clyro | The Futique Tour | Christchurch (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 09:00 am at James Hay Theatre Christchurch), School Holiday Fun Week 2: Melanie Poppins Magic Show (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 11:00 am at South City Shopping Centre), Week Two School Holidays | Melanie Poppins (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 01:00 am at 555 Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011), Biffy Clyro - The Futique Tour (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at James Hay Theatre, Town Hall), Bag Charm & Key Ring Workshop (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 12:30 am at Cnr New Brighton & Marshland RD, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Christchurch in April 2026?
  - **A:** Biffy Clyro | The Futique Tour | Christchurch (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 09:00 am at James Hay Theatre Christchurch), School Holiday Fun Week 2: Melanie Poppins Magic Show (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 11:00 am at South City Shopping Centre), Week Two School Holidays | Melanie Poppins (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 01:00 am at 555 Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011), Biffy Clyro - The Futique Tour (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 08:00 pm at James Hay Theatre, Town Hall), Bag Charm & Key Ring Workshop (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 12:30 am at Cnr New Brighton & Marshland RD, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Christchurch on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Christchurch include James Hay Theatre Christchurch, South City Shopping Centre, 555 Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Christchurch include Live Nation New Zealand, South City Shopping Centre, LIVE NATION AUSTRALIA.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Christchurch.

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