# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Christchurch - **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Christchurch with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online. - **Category**: Christmas - **Display Name**: Christmas events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 433k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bab011f14b1271d0dede8faaebc00e25addcada5e21fe82b0abbe2550f7b1364-rimg-w179-h179-dc77462f-gmir?v=1757709607 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2009efe0c574e3dc8aafa326aa5db79a7d48ae3bb59bafd8dd62c8ab54e6429f-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1656541205 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0b430ca346d6b926a35a959999b3654b156fa712f25b30fd8233cc8adf27ae6c-rimg-w201-h200-dc90928f-gmir?v=1759151405 ## About Celebrate Christmas [YEAR] in [CITY] with festive markets, Christmas Eve parties, holiday dinners, Santa meet-and-greets, Christmas lights, concerts, carol performances, family-friendly activities, brunches, winter festivals, and seasonal attractions. Whether you're planning a cozy family outing or a festive night out, discover the best Christmas events and things to do in [CITY]. ## Christmas Events in Christchurch - **Event Name**: VIP Frames & Trusses Christmas Show Parade 2026 - **Description**: 🎅🏼Come and join us again for Christchurch’s biggest FREE day of family fun!! The festivities start at 11am with 🎼entertainment🎤, 🎡 amusement rides🎠, 🎁a Christmas market🎁, 🍔food vendors🌮, displays and much much more🥳 📣THE PARADE IS AT 2PM. Bring a picnic, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 455 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL-IPJuo2IdUxioih5PxdBaJChhj32l8ij_tEcojVx_xzMY0g=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7a0582d77853d5503bdb751f42674c3a1bcebda99aaaeb1d458883d94a2e3ef8-rimg-w200-h200-dcbec0c3-gmir?v=1760229005 - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/vip-frames-and-trusses-christmas-show-parade-2026/200029590709217 - **Venue**: Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83NzZiNGZjNDE1Y2Y0NTA0NjQyMzY1MTg2ZTYxYjQxZTczZjc0ZTkyZjFkZWFiM2UwNThiZmEyMmRiOWI4N2Y3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYxNC1kYzg4YjgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjEwMjk1Mg.avif - **Categories**: christmas, parades, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: The Goode Christmas Market - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE!! The Goode Christmas Market is back at Pioneer Stadium on November 29th! Join us for a festive market with over 150 stalls and incredible foodies! 🎄 The Goode Christmas Market 🗓️ 10-3pm 29 November 2026 📍Pioneer Stadium, Christchurch ❤️ - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 96 - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/the-goode-christmas-market/200030230436822 - **Venue**: Pioneer Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hMzg1NTI5MDUyOTlkNTc5YmEzZDYxNDBkMDYzMjY4YTJhM2RkNDQ3ZTU1ZWNmOTBmMjE5ZWI1NzY0YWQ4OGNiLXJpbWctdzEwNzItaDEzMzktZGNlOGU4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYwNzk5NzA.avif - **Categories**: christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs - **Event Name**: DIZZEE RASCAL & ARRDEE - CHRISTCHURCH - **Description**: FUZEN & SUB180 PRESENTS: DIZZEE RASCAL & ARRDEE - CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL SQUARE WEDS 9TH DEC EARLY BIRD - SOLD OUT FIRST RELEASE - SOLD OUT SECOND RELEASE - SELLING FAST! Fuzen has teamed up with SUB180 to bring Dizzee Rascal & ArrDee to C - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Wed Dec 09 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Dec 09 2026 at 10:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/dizzee-rascal-and-arrdee-christchurch/200030442533743 - **Venue**: Cathedral Sq, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kYmQ3NDI2N2E1YjIwOWYxMTI5ZmI4MTUyMTZmODc0NDg2ODEyODlmZTc1MDc1YjJmODA4N2ExNmE5YmJlMDAzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzg4NDg5OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Njg1MDQzNA.avif - **Categories**: holiday - **Event Name**: Christmas Encraftment Market 2026 - **Description**: Welcome to Christmas Encraftment, Christchurch's favourite Craft and Design Market! Browse and purchase quality locally handmade items while enjoying delicious food and snacks. Join thousands of others in discovering the talents of local artisans and craf - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 298 - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/christmas-encraftment-market-2026/200030445717710 - **Venue**: 75 Lyttelton St, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTY4YzgyNTVlZTY4MzEyNjAyZjFjNGUyN2ZhMzU5NmU1NzE4ZWQ2ZmI5ODhmNmJjZTFiNDA2MWY3MjA2ZWNjMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY2OTM1MDg.avif - **Categories**: christmas - **Event Name**: 2026 Carols by Candlelight - **Description**: 🌟 Bringing together all faiths, age groups, and cultures, Carols by Candlelight is a true celebration of family, Christmas and community spirit. 🌟 The event starts at 9pm at Victoria Square and features the Salvation Army Band, guest performers, and comb - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 62 - **Date**: Thu Dec 24 2026 at 09:00 pm – Thu Dec 24 2026 at 10:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/2026-carols-by-candlelight/200030508735622 - **Venue**: Victoria Square, Christchurch - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iNmE4YjQ2MjQ0YTVjZDM2NzI3OGVhNWMxNGFhYjFmY2YzNDJlMDcyMDE2NjJiY2E1OTg0YjExN2ZmMWFmNjJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzI4MjgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ5OTExOQ.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, candlelight-concerts, music, performances, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Paskuhan Christchurch 2026 - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE! Paskuhan Christchurch is coming back on the 29th of November, 2026! Now accepting EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for the following: - Event Partners - Sponsors - Performers Send an email to mab - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 06:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/paskuhan-christchurch-2026/200030174206128 - **Venue**: The Commons Christchurch - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZWJkOTVkMDAxNDcyMTQ3NGQ1MzQ1YmFmODM4NGNkMmYzMWE5MmYxMTllMDhiYjMxNGI1NjFmNjJiZjdhZTI5Yy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNlZmY3ZjAtZ21pcj92PTE3ODAzMjQ0MDg.avif - **Categories**: performances, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Adam Kay - Twas The Nightshift Before Christmas - **Description**: Britain's twelfth-favourite doctor and author of smash hit This is Going to Hurt returns to New Zealand with his brand-new live show. Featuring entries from his bestselling festive diaries alongside all-new stand-up and Christmas songs, the show is a love - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 17 - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/adam-kay-twas-the-nightshift-before-christmas/200030435883215 - **Venue**: 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xOWYwMjYzNWEwY2U1NzcwNGJjNmEwZTNkZWE2NzRlYjhiYjQ3NDkxM2YxMTJhN2EwZjRiMjVhZWNkM2JkMjJhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzY4YjhhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjY3MzIwMQ.avif - **Categories**: christmas, art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Christmas Cars & Coffee Christchurch Featuring Kei/Mico Cars - **Description**: Your Last Cars and Coffee for 2026. A chance to give back and help others with a Food Donation, last year your generosity was outstanding, we filled the Avid Ute to the top for the Christchurch City Mission. The featured cars out in front of Spectators wi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 150 - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/christmas-cars-and-coffee-christchurch-featuring-kei-mico-cars/200030310609520 - **Venue**: Addington Raceway - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hOTIyYzhhY2VmMTQyYWVmNDA4NzQxZjNjMGRmODNkZTI1NjhlNDAyMTVhZDk2OTc1ODA2YjlmZDIyNWI4MDNkLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYwNjgzNTM.avif - **Categories**: christmas, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Christchurch Christmas Salsa Ball - **Description**: Book in this date for our next Big end of year Salsa Ball Details to come - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 84 - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/christchurch-christmas-salsa-ball/200030324155826 - **Venue**: The Cashmere Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hMzg5OGM2ZTg0MjQwMGNlMjQxMDU5ZDMzYTY2OWIwZTRiNjJlN2RjYjdlZGVjNWEyMmVlZjE5NGJkZjg0MWM1LXJpbWctdzEwNTQtaDE0OTItZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY3MDkwNzE.avif - **Categories**: dance, entertainment, christmas - **Event Name**: SAVE THE DATE CPIA Christmas Party 2026 - **Description**: Keep the date free for our annual CPIA member Christmas Party!About this Event - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 11:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/save-the-date-cpia-christmas-party-2026/100001990256352326 - **Venue**: Carlton Bar & Steakhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kMjliNzUzNjE4NmFiN2FmNzE4YmRlN2I4YTMyMzk0ZTYxNzcwNjU3MzcyN2RhM2JhZDhhZDU4NWVhM2IwZTBmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxMjcyNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE2ODEyMjg.avif - **Price**: NZD 55 - **Categories**: christmas, parties, entertainment ## Trending Events in Christchurch - **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**: Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Christchurch. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at The Great Hall under the gentle glow of can - **Venue**: The Great Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d6fc2ad0-96c5-11f1-897f-eff8c8b00a4f-rimg-w550-h550-dcf8c808-gmir.jpg?v=1786591188 - **Event Name**: Pub Choir - Christchurch, Aotearoa - Christchurch Town Hall (Just Think About It Tour) - **Description**: There are many facts in the known universe. For instance, did you know a giraffe is 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning? I guess because they are so tall? Another fact is that Pub Choir is the world’s biggest, best, funniest, hottest music les - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a4fc74f6ee4317b33e615ce47260596b5c6d8e7b07e8d33a468d502aa8e38146-rimg-w1200-h628-dce8a8a8-gmir?v=1786309021 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Christchurch. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay at The Great Hall under the gentl - **Venue**: The Great Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7ab5c370-9928-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w550-h550-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786854054 - **Event Name**: WM New Zealand Netball Series - Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds - **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 - **Venue**: Wolfbrook Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/70288477b26b53ce85ec9467e601b25899bd65992de94f0178350139aa0bd0b4-rimg-w1024-h576-dc181615-gmir.jpg?v=1784615439 - **Event Name**: VIP Frames & Trusses Christmas Show Parade 2026 - **Description**: 🎅🏼Come and join us again for Christchurch’s biggest FREE day of family fun!! The festivities start at 11am with 🎼entertainment🎤, 🎡 amusement rides🎠, 🎁a Christmas market🎁, 🍔food vendors🌮, displays and much much more🥳 📣THE PARADE IS AT 2PM. Bring a picnic, - **Venue**: Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/776b4fc415cf4504642365186e61b41e73f74e92f1deab3e058bfa22db9b87f7-rimg-w1200-h614-dc88b838-gmir?v=1786102952 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Christchurch. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at The Great Hall under the gentle g - **Venue**: The Great Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/01e75330-92d6-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w550-h550-dc380808-gmir.jpg?v=1786158910 - **Event Name**: Dita Von Teese: Nocturnelle 2026 [CHRISTCHURCH] - **Description**: The ever-reigning Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, returns to Australia and New Zealand with her most opulent show yet, the all-new Nocturnelle. With Nocturnelle, Dita unveils a bewitching new vision - an exquisite blend of old-Hollywood allure, theat - **Venue**: Isaac Theatre Royal - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1dae486ea7581c870fbd437a73b647bc5bf515b4550cc150aea50399279a7eab-rimg-w1200-h628-dc081818-gmir?v=1786052283 - **Event Name**: RLWC26 - M: New Zealand v Cook Islands | W: New Zealand v France - **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 - **Venue**: One NZ Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/03bed2df809de8e1623703cc0e381000352a2ee2aa28eb83158a4cf6fe862a5c-rimg-w1024-h576-dc061e43-gmir.jpg?v=1767961959 ## Browse Christmas Events by Date - [Christmas Events Today in Christchurch](https://allevents.in/christchurch/christmas--today) - [Christmas Events This Weekend in Christchurch](https://allevents.in/christchurch/christmas--this-weekend) - [Christmas Events in August in Christchurch](https://allevents.in/christchurch/christmas--august) - [Christmas Events in September in Christchurch](https://allevents.in/christchurch/christmas--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Christchurch? - **A:** VIP Frames & Trusses Christmas Show Parade 2026 (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 11:00 am at Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, New Zealand), The Goode Christmas Market (Sun Nov 29 2026 at 10:00 am at Pioneer Stadium), DIZZEE RASCAL & ARRDEE - CHRISTCHURCH (Wed Dec 09 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cathedral Sq, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand), Christmas Encraftment Market 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am at 75 Lyttelton St, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024), 2026 Carols by Candlelight (Thu Dec 24 2026 at 09:00 pm at Victoria Square, Christchurch). - **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Christchurch? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas events in Christchurch? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Christchurch include Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch, New Zealand, Pioneer Stadium, Cathedral Sq, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand. - **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Christchurch? - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Christchurch range from NZD 55 to NZD 55. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Christchurch? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Christchurch include V.I.P Christmas Show Parade, The Goode Market, Fuzen. - **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available? - **A:** Yes, many Christmas 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 Christmas events in Christchurch? - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Christchurch. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/94/d198cea1ed44b0a8fd3623f92d897d/Maskgroup-1.5x-7-.webp - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/da/76f1714ac6480a872527c6e06e99e5/Rectangle1795.webp ## Christmas events from nearby cities - [Christmas events in Lincoln](https://allevents.in/lincoln-ca/christmas) - [Christmas events in Rangiora](https://allevents.in/rangiora/christmas) - [Christmas events in Darfield](https://allevents.in/darfield/christmas) - [Christmas events in Ashburton](https://allevents.in/ashburton/christmas)