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

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

## Events in Christchurch

- **Event Name**: Marlon Williams Tā te Manawa Tour | Christchurch (SOLD OUT)
  - **Description**: Marlon Williams has today announced a very significant tour. It’s one that is truly for fans, and one that also marks a temporary departure from the stage for Marlon himself. 

After an intensive time making latest album Te Whare Tīwekaweka and over two y
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/marlon-williams-tā-te-manawa-tour-|-christchurch-sold-out/200029721609653
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: & Juliet
  - **Description**: Presented by: G&T Productions

Get ready, Christchurch! In 2026, & Juliet is coming to Christchurch – and it’s going to be unforgettable!

Created by the Emmy® Award-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, & Juliet is a hilarious, high-energy musica
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    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 12:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/and-juliet/200029323767556
  - **Venue**: Isaac Theatre Royal
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  - **Categories**: live-music, art, literary-art, comedy
- **Event Name**: Plant Party #9: Frosty Frolic
  - **Description**: 🥶🥶🥶 SOLD-OUT 🥶🥶🥶

❄️ A WINTER GATHERING IS COMING ❄️

The seasons are shifting, the lands are cooling and something icy is beginning to stir beneath our feet.

This year, as the kings birthday (long weekend) approaches, we will be celebrating OUR king, KI
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    - Count: 408
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/plant-party-9-frosty-frolic/200029874429028
  - **Venue**: Exchange Christchurch - XCHC
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Sola Rosa - In The Mids Tour - Christchurch
  - **Description**: Celebrating 25 years of making music as Sola Rosa, Andrew Spraggon, the force behind one of Aotearoa’s most enduring musical projects, returns with his eighth studio album In The Mids, due for release on Friday 10 April. To mark the upcoming release, Sola
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 81
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/sola-rosa-in-the-mids-tour-christchurch/200029836816856
  - **Venue**: Hide
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- **Event Name**: World Drumming Festival in Ōtautahi! 🥁🌍
  - **Description**: Experience the power of rhythm as Prasanna Ru Drumming Ensemble from Sri Lanka joins Christchurch’s local drumming groups, representing cultures from around the world, for a vibrant celebration of drumming and culture. One stage, many countries, endless e
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    - Count: 511
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/world-drumming-festival-in-Ōtautahi/200029594077954
  - **Venue**: Aurora Centre - Burnside High School
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Iconic 90’s hits, live Music show 🎉.
  - **Description**: After a massively successful show in Richmond last year, the Powerhouse Performers are back with their Iconic 90s Show. After a string of sold-out performances, we’re bringing our high-energy, all-singing, all-dancing live music experience guaranteed to t
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 01:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/iconic-90’s-hits-live-music-show/200029901717010
  - **Venue**: Richmond Club, The Borough
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, performances
- **Event Name**: Marlon Williams
  - **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**: Sat May 30 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/marlon-williams/210001858426528
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Echo Chamber 2026
  - **Description**: Save the date!!

Darkroom is hosting the 6th annual Chch Echo Chamber on Sat May 30th, featuring a line up of local bands playing covers of songs by other local bands

Line up announcement coming soon 

Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/101895/
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/echo-chamber-2026/200029905641538
  - **Venue**: 336 St. Asaph St, Christchurch, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Africa Day Christchurch 2026
  - **Description**: Celebrating African Culture, Heritage & Community In Aotearoa.
Come and experience great music, cuisine, dance, fashion, unity, collaborations and integration at this years Africa Day Celebration live in Christchurch, New Zealand

• FREE ENTRY
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/africa-day-christchurch-2026/200029848891414
  - **Venue**: 309 Durham St N, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show
  - **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**: Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/hilarious-comedy-hypnosis-show/210001659374958
  - **Venue**: James Hay Theatre, Town Hall
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: Primordial Sin - Christchurch - Olde Throne + guests
  - **Description**: Primordial Sin cast from the Olde Throne

Olde Throne has become a force to be reckoned with since inception, exploring the depths of atmospheric black metal through the lens of celtic mythology. With 3 expansive and exploratory albums under their belt, t
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    - Count: 70
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 10:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/primordial-sin-christchurch-olde-throne-guests/200029868517931
  - **Venue**: Churchill’s Tavern
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## 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.

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  - **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.

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  - **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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  - **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
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- **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:** Marlon Williams Tā te Manawa Tour | Christchurch (SOLD OUT) (Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Christchurch Town Hall), & Juliet (Sat May 30 2026 at 09:30 am at Isaac Theatre Royal), Plant Party #9: Frosty Frolic (Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am at Exchange Christchurch - XCHC), Sola Rosa - In The Mids Tour - Christchurch (Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Hide), World Drumming Festival in Ōtautahi! 🥁🌍 (Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 am at Aurora Centre - Burnside High School).
- **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 Christchurch Town Hall, Isaac Theatre Royal, Exchange Christchurch - XCHC.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Christchurch include Eccles Entertainment, Isaac Theatre Royal, The Dancing Plant.
- **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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