# Event Details - **Event Name**: FIRE & SPICE 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am - **Event Description**: BIGGER, HOTTER, AND FIERIER THAN EVER! Mark your calendars for Saturday 13 June and turn up the heat at Riverside's most anticipated winter event! From 12PM – 7PM, Riverside will come alive with fire, flavour, music, dance, and entertainment as Fire & Spice returns with more stalls, more performances, and more reasons to brave the winter chill. WHAT'S ON? ?️ Fire-Cooked Food Experiences This year, many of your favourite Riverside eateries will be taking the cooking outdoors, firing up their grills, smokers, and flames around the market for a truly immersive Fire & Spice experience. Keep an eye out for special creations from: Base Pizza Cluck Cluck Slurp Buon Appetito Dimitris El Quincho El Rancho Empire Chicken Little Fish Co Ramen Ria Roti Joes Expect flame-kissed, smoke-infused, spice-loaded dishes created especially for Fire & Spice. ?️ FOR THE KIDS Little ones can enjoy FREE marshmallows to toast over the fire pits located around the market, creating the perfect winter Fire & Spice memory. ?️ Live Entertainment All Day We've packed the day with an incredible line-up of performances including: DJ Thamara Guitar Solo by Santiago Fire Performance by The Strawberry Fairy Live Band Performance by Chicks from Corea High-energy performances from Guapasion NZ Brazilian Zouk Dancers And to keep the crowd laughing and entertained throughout the day is actor, comedian, MC, and all-round crowd favourite Shay Horay. ?️ THE RIVERSIDE SPICY FOOD EATING COMPETITION Think you've got what it takes? Hosted by Shay Horay, this year's competition is an R18 spicy food showdown where brave competitors will battle through 5 increasingly fiery rounds featuring spicy wings, loaded fries, ramen soup, tacos, and more. The rules are simple: ? Survive each round. ? Keep eating. ? Don't tap out. ? Last person standing wins. And then there's... ? POOR DECISIONS ROUND Contestants will face Shay's Wheel of Pain, where fate decides which of Spicy Boy's legendary hot sauces they'll have to tackle on a chicken wing. Some spins bring glory. Some bring tears. All bring consequences. Think you're up for it? ? Enter the competition here: https://riverside.nz/events/fire-and-spice-dgs3n-gkdpd From smoky street food and fiery performances to live music, dancing, laughter, and a spicy competition that's not for the faint-hearted, Fire & Spice 2026 is shaping up to be our biggest celebration yet. Bring your friends. Bring your appetite. Bring your courage. ? Riverside Fire & Spice 2026 ? 12PM – 7PM ? Riverside Market ☔ Weather postponement date: In the unlikely event that Christchurch sends us four seasons in one day, Fire & Spice will be postponed to Saturday 20 June. More details coming soon! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/fire-and-spice-2026/200029943070233 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2034 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Christchurch - **state**: CA - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 78 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011 - **lat**: -43.53334 - **long**: 172.63379 - **full address**: 78 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: FIRE & SPICE 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a6bdebfa53edb2f162adea81bc87314f74e4466dec57ad8aa0390a43009a3fb7-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcefc38f-gmir?v=1780906561 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is FIRE & SPICE 2026 being held? - **A:** FIRE & SPICE 2026 takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am at 78 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing FIRE & SPICE 2026? - **A:** FIRE & SPICE 2026 is organized by Riverside Market - Christchurch. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** FIRE & SPICE 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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