# Events & Things To Do in Christchurch in May 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Christchurch. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Christchurch.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
- **Type**: time_filter

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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in [CITY] and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in [CITY] in May [YEAR] for you.

## May 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
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/once-in-a-lifetime-|-one-nz-stadium-christchurch/200029305744407
  - **Venue**: 218 Madras St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: concerts, performances, music, entertainment
- **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
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  - **Date**: Mon May 11 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/fat-freddys-drop-based-on-a-true-story-21st-anniversary-tour-|-mon-11-may-|-christchurch-town-hall/200029512272331
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/synthony-six60-cassie-henderson-kaylee-bell-in-christchurch/3300029316966323
  - **Venue**: One New Zealand Stadium
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, art, entertainment, countdown
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/fat-freddys-drop-based-on-a-true-story-21st-anniversary-tour-|-sun-10-may-|-christchurch-town-hall/200029097887833
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/fat-freddys-drop-based-on-a-true-story-21st-anniversary-tour-|-sat-9-may-|-christchurch-town-hall/200029081346942
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **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
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  - **Date**: Mon May 04 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/split-enz-|-forever-enz-tour-|-christchurch/200029895862631
  - **Venue**: Wolfbrook Arena
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- **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**: METRIK "AWAKE ALBUM TOUR" | CHRISTCHURCH
  - **Description**: METRIK RETURNS TO NEW ZEALAND THIS MAY FOR A FIVE STOP HEADLINE TOUR.

For the first time in four years, Metrik returns to New Zealand for a massive five-date headline tour

A defining force in modern drum & bass, Metrik has built a global reputation
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/metrik-awake-album-tour-|-christchurch/200029878522735
  - **Venue**: The Assembly
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  - **Categories**: festivals, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: AV Festival - Autumn Vibes
  - **Description**: AV FESTIVAL — AUTUMN VIBES FESTIVAL 🍂

Stadtmusik, Sunset NZ & Technomatic present:
Autumn Vibes Festival — May 2026

When the leaves start to turn and the evening air gets that crisp autumn edge — that's when the city comes alive in a different way.
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    - Count: 316
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/av-festival-autumn-vibes/200029791492624
  - **Venue**: SydenhamUnderpass
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- **Event Name**: Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living In The Light Tour | Isaac Theatre, Christchurch
  - **Description**: Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living In The Light Tour
NEW ZEALAND 2026

Special guest: Mike Dawes

World-renowned guitarist and master entertainer TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP is thrilled to announce what is sure to be an unforgettable tour of New Zealand in May 2026.

Th
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/tommy-emmanuel-cgp-living-in-the-light-tour-|-isaac-theatre-christchurch/200028866460615
  - **Venue**: Isaac Theatre Royal
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  - **Categories**: music, art, theatre, entertainment, performances
- **Event Name**: The Pink Floyd Experience 2026 Tour - Christchurch
  - **Description**: TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 

Coming April/May 2026, an unforgettable return of one of rock’s greatest masterpieces.

After nearly three decades of captivating audiences, The Pink Floyd Experience proudly brings back the legendary production of
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/the-pink-floyd-experience-2026-tour-christchurch/200029275252908
  - **Venue**: Isaac Theatre Royal
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, magic-show
- **Event Name**: The Southerner Returns
  - **Description**: The Southerner is back for another season 🚂

For many, this train holds deep memories of journeys past. 
For others, it’s a chance to experience a piece of South Island rail history for the first time. 

We’re honoured to be bringing The Southerner back a
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    - Count: 628
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 08:00 pm – Mon May 25 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/the-southerner-returns/200029422995435
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Railway Station
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: South Island Card Show 2026
  - **Description**: From the team behind the Auckland Card Show, this brand new South Island event brings New Zealand’s biggest and most exciting trading card experience to Christchurch for the first time. Expect a high energy weekend celebrating the hobby, community, and cu
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 11:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/south-island-card-show-2026/200029614444201
  - **Venue**: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
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  - **Categories**: business, sports, tournaments, contests, pokemon
- **Event Name**: The Waterboys in Christchurch
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch The Waterboys Live at Christchurch Town Hall on Saturday, May 23, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? The Waterboys is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like The Whole of
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/the-waterboys-in-christchurch/3300029302440647
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, 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

## 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
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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 May events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** ONCE IN A LIFETIME | ONE NZ STADIUM, CHRISTCHURCH (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 am at 218 Madras St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand), Fat Freddy's Drop: Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Mon 11 May | Christchurch Town Hall (Mon May 11 2026 at 09:00 am at Christchurch Town Hall), SYNTHONY, SIX60, Cassie Henderson, Kaylee Bell in Christchurch (Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 pm at One New Zealand Stadium), Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Sun 10 May | Christchurch Town Hall (Sun May 10 2026 at 10:00 am at Christchurch Town Hall), Fat Freddy's Drop: Based on a True Story 21st Anniversary Tour | Sat 9 May | Christchurch Town Hall (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am at Christchurch Town Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May 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 May 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 May events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Christchurch include 218 Madras St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch Town Hall, One New Zealand Stadium.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Christchurch include Eccles Entertainment, Sound Curator, Live Nation New Zealand.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May 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 May events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Follow the May category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new May events are listed in Christchurch.

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