Best events this weekend in Christchurch

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Location

Wolfbrook Arena, 55 Jack Hinton Drive,Christchurch, New Zealand

JUST ANNOUNCED: Comedian Matt Rife is back and heading to Christchurch and Auckland on his Stay Golden World Tour this January ⭐️ ⁠ Sign up now for early access → https://lvntn.com/MattRifeNz26 Westpac Mastercard Presale: Wed 1 Oct, 9am⁠ Live Nation Pres... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Location

Rossendale Wines Old Tai Tapu Road, 136 Old Tai Tapu Rd, Kennedys Bush, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand, Christchurch

The Best Run ever "Wine Run Simple concept: 🍷🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️🍷🏃‍♀️ Which is sooooo much FUN! Starts at 4:00pm ends at 9:00pm Dress up💃 Best Dressed competitions Bus 🚌 to Rossendale Wines Old Tai Tapu Road Christchurch Run/Walk... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 05:00 AM

Location

Churchill’s Tavern, 54 Battersea street , Sydenham,Christchurch, New Zealand

Tombstone & Piercing Photography present… ROTFEST - Jan 17 @ Churchills Tavern. A day-long fix of pure brutality, ushering in 2026 with some of the heaviest riffs in NZ! Doors 3PM. Utilize The Remains | Vixen Execution | Flesh Merchant (Tauranga)... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 12:00 AM

Location

Christchurch, New Zealnd, New Zealand

You’ve waited a long time for this!! ⚽️🏆 ​FINALLY, an epic summer football tournament for adults - coming to Christchurch this January 🔥 We're inviting teams from all over New Zealand, Australia, and beyond to play in our tournament categories below…... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 02:00 AM

Location

TE HAPUA Halswell Centre, The Library at te Hapua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd, Halswell, Christchurch 8025, New Zealand, Christchurch

Round up your friends and whānau for an epic afternoon at Te Hāpua Halswell Summer Pool! ⛱️ Bounce, slip, slide, and splash on our slides, bouncy castles, GIANT inflatables, and obstacle course! Plus, enjoy face painting, and a free ice cream courtesy of... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 05:00 AM

Location

Two Thumb- Manchester St, 346 Manchester St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch

Ticket news coming soon . Pre sale sold out last year !... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 01:00 PM

Location

The Bridge South Brighton Trust, 51 Bridge Street, Christchurch, New Zealand

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Join me for a fishing workshop to learn some foundational skills and knowledge to begin catching fish from the Canterbury shoreline!!About this EventHey team!Come and join me for a... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 12:00 AM

Location

110 cashel street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New Zealand

👋 HELLO, ŌTAUTAHI — MEET THE LOCAL EDIT So… what is The Local Edit? It’s a curated monthly makers market popping up right in the heart of the city — created to showcase local creatives, small businesses, and seriously good handmade goods. Think: ✨ A ti... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 PM

Location

Addington Raceway, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington,Christchurch, New Zealand

Your January 2026, Cars & Coffee will feature Subaru in front of Spectators Cafe. All other cars welcome. Bring the family and friend's, enjoy a coffee and bacon sandwich.... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 08:30 AM

Location

224 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, 224 St Asaph St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch

Join UK comedy musician Chris Sainton-Clark for an hour of witty, highly lyrical comedy observational tales of bar work, pub culture and beyond, with a blend of brand new and original songs from his sell-out show at Good Times last year. Since embarking o... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 10:00 PM

Location

Joe's Garage (Cranford St), 480 Cranford St, Redwood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand, Christchurch

Cool Cruising presents the monthly Coffee and Cars on Cranford meet up! Cruise in and park up at our sponsors, Joe's Garage on Cranford St. A good place to have coffee and breakfast, or just wander around and perve at all the cars. All types of cars welco... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 AM

Location

206 Barbadoes St, 8011, 206 Barbadoes St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch

LOVE the 80s? Join us for a night of burgers, beers, video games, darts, pool and the best of the 80s as the backdrop. Take the dance floor as we devour the disco house remixes we all love or take the stage, grab a mic and sing your favourite! 7-11 Kar... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 09:00 AM

Location

8 Shirley Road, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013, New Zealand

7:30pm: Latin Fiesta - Come down and enjoy some Latin Fun with the latest Latin band! Great salsa and merengue. 🙂 Happy Hour prices on Drinks all night :)... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 AM

Location

Hide, 172 St Asaph St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch

SUMMER = BEACH, BREWS AND.... BASS! To celebrate the start of 2026 AND the EPIC Christchurch summer, SHIFT is back with TWO ZONES of goodness to kick off the year! To switch things up upstairs will be STRICTLY UKG, 2 Step, Bassline, 140, Wubs, Dubstep... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 AM

Location

15 main north road, Papanui, New Zealand 8053, 15 Main North Rd, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand, Christchurch

Line Dance • Mechanical Bull Ride • Live DJ Music Saddle up for a big Saturday night of country vibes and rodeo fun at The Old Papanui Tavern. 🔥 Line dancing 🐂 Mechanical bull ride show 🎶 Live DJ playing country & party hits 👢 Dress to impress — boo... Read More