# Music Festivals in Christchurch 2026 | Lineups & Passes

- **Subtitle**: Find music festivals in Christchurch 2026 — full lineups, dates and multi-day passes. Discover who's headlining and book festival tickets early.
- **Category**: Music Festivals
- **Type**: other

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Looking for the best Christchurch Music Festivals in 2026!? Music fans are ready to return to live venues and festival organizers have plenty in store for them in 2026, with dozens of big and small Music Festivals on the schedule in Christchurch. Explore best of Music Festivals 2026 happening in Christchurch.

## Music Festivals Events in Christchurch

- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest at Addington 🍺
  - **Description**: Raise your stein. Place your bets. 🍺

Oktoberfest is coming to Addington Raceway, and we're bringing the full German experience to the Christian Cullen Lounge on Friday 2nd October.

Join us for a vibrant night of German-inspired dining, live music, and t
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/oktoberfest-at-addington/200030522301608
  - **Venue**: 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024
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  - **Categories**: oktoberfest, music, live-music, entertainment, contests
- **Event Name**: The Extravaganza Fair - Christchurch #1
  - **Description**: 🎪✨ ROLL UP, ROLL UP – THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! ✨🎪

🎉 Celebrating 12 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! 🎉

New Zealand’s biggest and most fabulous travelling fair is rolling back into town – and you’re invited!

We’re bringing grassroots charm
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/the-extravaganza-fair-christchurch-1/200030625991140
  - **Venue**: 158 New Brighton Rd, Burwood, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: kids, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, food-truck-festivals, art
- **Event Name**: TNT! Big Band meets Te Ao Māori
  - **Description**: Experience a thrilling musical collaboration at the Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival. TNT! combines the explosive power of big band jazz with the mana, rhythmic energy and lyrical beauty of waiata Māori in a bold and inspiring concert.

Conceived by dr
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:45 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/tnt-big-band-meets-te-ao-māori/200030548880233
  - **Venue**: The Piano
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Concerts, Meetups
- **Event Name**: Resonate: Community Brass Band Showcase
  - **Description**: Celebrate the vibrant brass band community of Ōtautahi Christchurch as local ensembles take to the stage alongside the world-renowned National Band of New Zealand.

Featuring performances from Woolston Concert Brass, Rolleston Brass, and Nor’West Brass, t
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 02:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/resonate-community-brass-band-showcase/200030305667121
  - **Venue**: Charles Luney Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals
- **Event Name**: Latin Street Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 🌎✨ LATIN STREET FESTIVAL 2026 ✨🌎
Christchurch’s favourite celebration of Latin culture is back! 💃🎶

Get ready for a vibrant day filled with music, dance, flavours, and community at the heart of Christchurch ❤️

The Latin Street Festival brings together th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 248
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 06:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/latin-street-festival-2026/200030245699956
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Arts Centre
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  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, music, performances, art, workshops, live-music, food-drinks, dance, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: ROLLING MEADOWS 2026 🐝
  - **Description**: ROLLING MEADOWS RETURNS IN 2026 TO CHRISTCHURCH CITY 🐝️

*Sign up now for early access to our cheapest tickets: https://rollingmeadows.co.nz/*

Pre sale: 5:30pm Wednesday 15/07
General sale: 5:30pm Thursday 16/07

Our 1st lineup is live! Featuring: 

Alis
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    - Count: 1946
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 29 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri Jan 01 2027 at 12:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/rolling-meadows-2026/200030358940648
  - **Venue**: 240 Lower Styx Road, Christchurch, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, camping, new-year
- **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
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  - **Date**: Fri Feb 26 2027 at 02:00 pm – Sat Feb 27 2027 at 11:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/electric-avenue-music-festival-2027/200029916109929
  - **Venue**: North Hagley Park
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  - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Saturday Bands at Riverside Market
  - **Description**: Spend your Saturday surrounded by great music, great food and the vibrant atmosphere of Riverside Market.
Check out five of the fantastic bands taking part in the Christchurch Big Band Festival. Grab a bite to eat, explore the market and enjoy an afternoo
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/saturday-bands-at-riverside-market/200030652406311
  - **Venue**: Riverside Market - Christchurch
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Darkroom Holiday Special 2026
  - **Description**: The 11th annual Darkroom Holiday Special is taking place on Saturday December 19th, with a massive line up of local bands playing back to back across two stages!

Doors open 7pm, first band on at 7:20pm
Line up announcement coming soon, but putting this o
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/darkroom-holiday-special-2026/200030746878106
  - **Venue**: darkroom
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment

## Trending Events in Christchurch

- **Event Name**: DNB ALLSTARS | Christchurch
  - **Description**: DNB ALLSTARS RETURNS TO NZ 


DnB Allstars, the world’s leading drum & bass community, return for two massive shows in New Zealand this October!


TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW → www.dnballstars.au 


LINE UP 


KANINE
CAMO & KROOKED
BORN ON ROAD
A-Z
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  - **Venue**: Wolfbrook Arena
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- **Event Name**: Outdoor Expo 2026
  - **Description**: 300+ Top Brands.
Epic 3-Day Event for the Whole Family.

NEW ZEALAND'S BIGGEST OUTDOOR EXPO RETURNS! 

Ready to get your hands dirty, your heart racing, and your wish list filled?

Join thousands of outdoor enthusiasts over two days packed with adventure,
  - **Venue**: Canterbury Agricultural Park
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: CHE FU & THE KRATEZ 25 YEARS OF THE NAVIGATOR
  - **Description**: This October, Che Fu brings his landmark album Navigator back to life in full, marking 25 years since its release with a special nationwide theatre tour.

Backed by his longstanding band The Kratez, Che Fu performs Navigator start to finish alongside a ca
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend
  - **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**: Christchurch Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Wiggles Live in Concert
  - **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**: Christchurch Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: 30 Years of Hospital Records
  - **Description**: Hospital Records’ 30th anniversary celebrations are heading to Christchurch 🌏✈️


It’s been a minute since Hospital Records last touched down on this side of the world, and their 30th year wouldn’t be complete without celebrating with the global D&B f
  - **Venue**: SydenhamUnderpass
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- **Event Name**: Great Journeys New Zealand | WOW Train VIP Experience – Christchurch
  - **Description**: ✨ WOW Train VIPs depart Christchurch Friday, 2 October on a three-day WOW package. Are you among them? ✨

Join Great Journeys New Zealand aboard the WOW Train VIP Experience as the Coastal Pacific WOW Train journeys to Wellington for the 2026 World of Wea
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Railway Station
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- **Event Name**: Japan Fiesta EX 2026
  - **Description**: Japan Fiesta EX 2026 is officially on! 🎉 We'll be dropping all the latest updates right here, so give us a follow and don't miss out!

#JapanFiesta #NZEvents #JapaneseFestival #CosplayNZ #Anime #Manga

Japan Fiesta EX 2026
📅 Date: Saturday, Oct 3rd, 2026
  - **Venue**: Riccarton Park Racecourse
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music Festivals events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest at Addington 🍺 (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 05:00 pm at 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024), The Extravaganza Fair - Christchurch #1 (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 am at 158 New Brighton Rd, Burwood, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand), TNT! Big Band meets Te Ao Māori (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Piano), Resonate: Community Brass Band Showcase (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 02:00 pm at Charles Luney Auditorium), Latin Street Festival 2026 (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 01:00 pm at Christchurch Arts Centre).
- **Q**: What Music Festivals events are happening in Christchurch this weekend October 2–4, 2026?
  - **A:** Oktoberfest at Addington 🍺 (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 05:00 pm at 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024).
- **Q**: How can I find Music Festivals events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music Festivals 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 Music Festivals 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 Music Festivals events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music Festivals events in Christchurch include 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, Christchurch, New Zealand 8024, 158 New Brighton Rd, Burwood, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand, The Piano.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music Festivals events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music Festivals events in Christchurch include Addington Raceway, The Extravaganza Fair, Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Music Festivals 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 Music Festivals events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Follow the Music Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music Festivals events are listed in Christchurch.

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