# Best Events & Things To Do Near Christchurch Today | Events Around Christchurch Today | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best things to do in Christchurch today! From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences, to delicious food and nightlife, there's something for everyone in Christchurch. Plan your visit now and make the most of your day in this vibrant and exciting city.
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## today Events in Christchurch

- **Event Name**: Scholastic's Christchurch Warehouse Book Sale – Books from $1
  - **Description**: It's time for our end-of-term-one WAREHOUSE BOOK SALE in Christchurch.

We have THOUSANDS of awesome books available, at heavily discounted prices.

Grab a carry bag 🛍️, and your EFTPOS card 💳 (NO CASH SALES).

🕐 HOURS: 8:00 am to 2:45 pm

🗓️ DATES:
Wedne
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  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:00 pm – Wed Apr 15 2026 at 04:45 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/scholastics-christchurch-warehouse-book-sale-books-from-$1/200029931431501
  - **Venue**: 12 Midas Pl, Middleton, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Roundtable with Hon Scott Simpson, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister
  - **Description**: Join us for a powerful and insightful Business Canterbury Round Table Event.About this EventThis is your opportunity to hear directly from special guest speaker Hon Scott Simpson, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:15 am – Tue Apr 14 2026 at 11:45 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/roundtable-with-hon-scott-simpson-commerce-and-consumer-affairs-minister/100001983481651012
  - **Venue**: Business Canterbury
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: Kirtan with Indradyumna Swami
  - **Description**: Kirtan with Indradyumna Swami

Tuesday April 14th 2026

83 Bealey Avenue

Christchurch

All welcome!

Hare Krishna!

Indradyumna Swami has been a traveling monk and spiritual teacher in the Bhakti Yoga tradition for the last 48 years; he is also an author
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/kirtan-with-indradyumna-swami/200029939104457
  - **Venue**: 83 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, health-wellness, Art, bhajan-jamming, Theatre, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Art Exhibition - 📜The Art of Devotion 🧑‍🎨
  - **Description**: The Art of Devotion
A Public Exhibition by Shaun Hickland
📍 The Art Hole, at the Dark Room, 
📅 Open evening 5:30pm, 14th April 2026

You’re invited to attend the opening evening for 'The Art of Devotion', the first public exhibition by new artist Shaun Hi
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  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/art-exhibition-the-art-of-devotion/200029772662706
  - **Venue**: darkroom
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  - **Categories**: art, exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Fudge Shape Decorating - Tuesday 14th April
  - **Description**: You can walk in/walk out with no bookings and only $10 per shape plus we have no age limits!

No age restrictions and you don't even need to bring a child with you - perfect for something different to do with your colleagues on your lunch break!

Anytime
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  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 01:00 am – Tue Apr 14 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/fudge-shape-decorating-tuesday-14th-april/200029715059622
  - **Venue**: Christchurch Arts Centre, 28 Worcester Bvd, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Scratch Art Bookmark Workshop
  - **Description**: Catch the vibes these April school holidays with retro themed craft activities! 

Get crafty these school holidays with our FREE Scratch Art Bookmark Workshop! 

Kids can design their own colourful bookmark by scratching away the surface to reveal vibrant
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  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 12:30 am – Tue Apr 14 2026 at 03:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/scratch-art-bookmark-workshop/200029885683327
  - **Venue**: Cnr New Brighton & Marshland RD, Christchurch, New Zealand 8061
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- **Event Name**: F&B North Canterbury Public Talk - Youth Leader, Sharon Wilson
  - **Description**: Hear from our very own inspiring Youth Leader, Sharon Wilson!

Hear from Sharon at the upcoming Forest & Bird North Canterbury Branch public talk as she shares her generation’s struggles and her own work, from the United Nations to COP in Brazil, to s
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/fandb-north-canterbury-public-talk-youth-leader-sharon-wilson/200029911199507
  - **Venue**: WEA Canterbury Workers' Educational Association
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- **Event Name**: Hura Kōhatu o Rudolph Shepherd Diaz
  - **Description**: Rudolph’s unveiling will be held at 11am at Te Okiokinga a.k.a Māori Hill. Followed by a Hākari at Rehua marae at 12:30pm.
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  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 01:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/hura-kōhatu-o-rudolph-shepherd-diaz/200029849975758
  - **Venue**: Memorial Park Cemetry
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- **Event Name**: CPIA Coffee @ Riccarton House April 2026
  - **Description**: Low-key catchup over coffee with other property investors/landlords.About this EventWant to talk property investment with other like-minded people? Then come and join us!
  - **Date**: Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue Apr 14 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/cpia-coffee-riccarton-house-april-2026/100001983425109896
  - **Venue**: Riccarton House and Bush
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  - **Price**: Free

## 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.⁠
⁠
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 today events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Scholastic's Christchurch Warehouse Book Sale – Books from $1 (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:00 pm at 12 Midas Pl, Middleton, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand), Roundtable with Hon Scott Simpson, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:15 am at Business Canterbury), Kirtan with Indradyumna Swami (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 08:00 am at 83 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013), Art Exhibition - 📜The Art of Devotion 🧑‍🎨 (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:30 am at darkroom), Fudge Shape Decorating - Tuesday 14th April (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 01:00 am at Christchurch Arts Centre, 28 Worcester Bvd, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What are the top free today events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Roundtable with Hon Scott Simpson, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:15 am at Business Canterbury), CPIA Coffee @ Riccarton House April 2026 (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:00 am at Riccarton House and Bush).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Christchurch today April 14, 2026?
  - **A:** Scholastic's Christchurch Warehouse Book Sale – Books from $1 (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:00 pm at 12 Midas Pl, Middleton, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand), Roundtable with Hon Scott Simpson, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:15 am at Business Canterbury), Kirtan with Indradyumna Swami (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 08:00 am at 83 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013), Art Exhibition - 📜The Art of Devotion 🧑‍🎨 (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:30 am at darkroom), Fudge Shape Decorating - Tuesday 14th April (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 01:00 am at Christchurch Arts Centre, 28 Worcester Bvd, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Christchurch in April 2026?
  - **A:** Scholastic's Christchurch Warehouse Book Sale – Books from $1 (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:00 pm at 12 Midas Pl, Middleton, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand), Roundtable with Hon Scott Simpson, Commerce & Consumer Affairs Minister (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 10:15 am at Business Canterbury), Kirtan with Indradyumna Swami (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 08:00 am at 83 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013), Art Exhibition - 📜The Art of Devotion 🧑‍🎨 (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 07:30 am at darkroom), Fudge Shape Decorating - Tuesday 14th April (Tue Apr 14 2026 at 01:00 am at Christchurch Arts Centre, 28 Worcester Bvd, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand).
- **Q**: How can I find today events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming today 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 today 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 today events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Christchurch include 12 Midas Pl, Middleton, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand, Business Canterbury, 83 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch, New Zealand 8013.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Christchurch?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Christchurch include Scholastic New Zealand, The Chamber, Christchurch Hare Krishna Centre.
- **Q**: Are there any online today events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many today events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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