# Events & Things To Do In Christchurch on 30th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Christchurch on 30th 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 30th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Christchurch

- **Event Name**: Big Band Bash
  - **Description**: In October this year the Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival celebrates 20 years. We're starting our celebrations early...Three Big Bands, one night, welcome to this free event at Fat Eddie's. Check out three of Christchurch's amazing big bands as they ta
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 12:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/big-band-bash/200029871591736
  - **Venue**: Fat Eddie's
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Oceania's Eleven
  - **Description**: Eleven criminals. Eleven egos. All burned by the system, all back for one last score, and all performed by one human man: Every scheming thief, every sound effect, every action sequence, every piece of exposition, all in the hands of Vincent Andrew-Scamme
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/oceanias-eleven/200029788079535
  - **Venue**: Little Andromeda
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, art, comedy, performances, theatre
- **Event Name**: Little Big Freak and Friends!
  - **Description**: Improv duo Krystal and Ben, affectionately known as Little Big Freak, are joined by premier improvisers for a long form set inspired by suggestions from the audience. You know, classic improv stuff, except freakier!

Featuring guest improvisers George Fen
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/little-big-freak-and-friends/200029931670759
  - **Venue**: 224 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Vomitare L’Anima - Haahlon Keiyon - LK-99
  - **Description**: Join us from 8pm, 30apr, at darkroom for three new bands; Vomitare L’Anima, Haahlon Keiyon, and LK-99.


Vomitare L’Anima

“They invent a howling theatrical language through which it becomes possible to express the grief of the whole world, a language und
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/vomitare-l’anima-haahlon-keiyon-lk-99/200029905640831
  - **Venue**: darkroom
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- **Event Name**: LOCALS ONLY VOL.1
  - **Description**: LOCALS ONLY VOL. 1
A night focused on the local scene.

Locals Only brings together established names & up-and-coming DJs from around the city, giving everyone a proper space to play, improve, & be heard.

The idea is simple — create an environmen
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 11:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/locals-only-vol1/200029880369626
  - **Venue**: SydenhamUnderpass
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- **Event Name**: Ōtautahi Welcoming Dinner
  - **Description**: Join us for a meal and traditional music to welcome some of our newest residents, including former refugees who now call Ōtautahi Christchurch home. 

A chance to make connections and meet others over a delicious meal and live performance of traditional m
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/Ōtautahi-welcoming-dinner/200029893797826
  - **Venue**: 455 Hagley Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: St Martins Scouts Ski and Outdoor Gear Sale
  - **Description**: Come and get some preloved skis, snowboards, tents, sleeping bags, back packs, tramping boots, goggles, gloves, thermals and all things adventure related!

If you have old gear to sell, donate it, or we’ll sell it for 30% commission.

Drop Gear Off Friday
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    - Count: 44
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/st-martins-scouts-ski-and-outdoor-gear-sale/200029916335258
  - **Venue**: 297 Centaurus Rd, Hillsborough, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, trips-adventures, kids, sports
- **Event Name**: Meet the candidates Ōtautahi | Christchurch: The Alliance Party is back in the fight!
  - **Description**: On May 1st, 1989, the NewLabour Party was formed to oppose the politics of the day that were destroying working people's livelihoods and communities. The NLP went on to form a constituent part of the Alliance Party in 1991, and successfully contested elec
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/meet-the-candidates-Ōtautahi-|-christchurch-the-alliance-party-is-back-in-the-fight/200029925012545
  - **Venue**: WEA Canterbury Workers' Educational Association
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment

## 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
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- **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:** Big Band Bash (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 am at Fat Eddie's), Oceania's Eleven (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Little Andromeda), Little Big Freak and Friends! (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 am at 224 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand), Vomitare L’Anima - Haahlon Keiyon - LK-99 (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 10:00 am at darkroom), LOCALS ONLY VOL.1 (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 11:00 pm at SydenhamUnderpass).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Christchurch in April 2026?
  - **A:** Big Band Bash (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 am at Fat Eddie's), Oceania's Eleven (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Little Andromeda), Little Big Freak and Friends! (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 am at 224 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand), Vomitare L’Anima - Haahlon Keiyon - LK-99 (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 10:00 am at darkroom), LOCALS ONLY VOL.1 (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 11:00 pm at SydenhamUnderpass).
- **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 Fat Eddie's, Little Andromeda, 224 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Christchurch include Christchurch Big Band Festival, Little Andromeda, Good Times - Comedy Club.
- **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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