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 Celebrating Christchurch's built heritage |
Gloucester Street and Oxford Terrace Canterbury Public Library Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 3 355 7794 http://www.heritageweek.co.nz/ |
Each year Heritage Week brings Christchurch's built history into focus, with a broad range of events that celebrate and explore its architecture, culture and development. Local historians, curators and storytellers give seminars and readings throughout the week on themes, such as building restoration, the evolution of the city's daily newspapers and our pioneering past. Other events held around the city include debates, interviews, music, dance, photographic and art exhibitions, guided tours and walks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Art in all its forms |
Corner of Worcester Boulevard and Oxford Terrace Second Floor, Our City (Organizers) Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 365 2223 (Organizers) / +64 (0)3 377 8899 (Tickets) http://www.artsfestival.co.nz/ |
With shows at various venues all around the city, this event is a big, biennial attraction. The city presents works from the world of music, art, theatre, dance, literary and visual art, among others. International and local talent is at its best, with performances par excellence. There's much to choose from, so make sure you know which shows appeal to your artistic taste. Some tickets may be bought at the doors of the venues, but check the Web site for online booking options and rates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A show befitting the Garden City |
Whiteleigh Avenue Addington Raceway Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 3 348 0572 http://www.craftshows.co.nz |
Held in the north of Christchurch's beautiful Hagley Park during Labour weekend, this annual exhibition celebrates the city's love affair with gardens, with four days of demonstrations, talks and competitions. It is a huge event, with more than 100 local retail outlets, clubs and societies taking part, something to get any garden enthusiast's mouth watering. Children are also well catered for, making it a great day out for all the family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Experience the Delights of an Idyllic Past |
Worcester Boulevard Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 358 8790 |
Established in 1998, this lively carnival is an annual celebration of an idyllic past. Beginning with a procession of around 100 pre-1920s motorcars, penny-farthings and folk dressed in period costume, the carnival proceeds to the pleasant surrounds of North Hagley Park. Here, the main event begins, with plenty of amusements and entertainment, including penny-farthing and Clydesdale wagon rides, an Edwardian fashion parade and picnic, barbershop choir, and Punch and Judy show. The carnival promises plenty of fun for the children and a great day out for all the family. It is held annually in February. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A display of flower power |
Various venues Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 365 5403 http://www.festivalofflowers.c... |
Experience Christchurch in full bloom. For a city internationally renowned as the Garden City, this annual event is a true celebration of its floral excellence. This upcoming show will feature more than 30 events in various venues around the city. There are some dazzling displays, including the Christchurch Cathedral floral carpet, where volunteers construct a living carpet down the aisle of the church. There is great family entertainment at the Botanic Gardens Big Day, and the flower fairy's magical garden. Also, garden enthusiasts can tour some of Canterbury's prized gardens for a practical demonstration of flower power. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The great cycle tour |
Cathedral Square Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 377 9797 http://www.lerace.co.nz |
This Christchurch to Akaroa cycling event, is open to both mountain and road bikes. Competitors can enter as either an individual, a team of two or four. The 100 kilometre course is both challenging and scenic and includes extremely fast downhill sections and lung busting uphill climbs. Riders start at Cathedral Square and head up Colombo Street, climb the historic roads of the Port Hills, before descending into Akaroa and the finish line. For riders who like to travel in style, there is a prize for the most creatively dressed teams. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Zealand's Premier Event |
Christchurch Town Hall 86 Kilmore Street Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 3 377 8899 http://www.ccmc.org.nz/events/ |
Run by the Christchurch Civic Music Council, this is New Zealand's most prestigious and well-established music performance competition. The heats and semi-finals are held in December of each year, where a quality field of aspiring young talent is whittled down to three finalists, who then compete the following March with the backing of the Christchurch Symphony. The standard is extremely high and the finals are always a great occasion. The competition alternates between piano and orchestral instruments according to the year. See website for exact yearly dates and other information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Non-stop Entertainment Season |
Various venues Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 371 1495 http://www.summertimes.org.nz/ |
Christchurch locals celebrate summer with a grand festival of free entertainment, from small lunchtime concerts to major events. Starting with New Year's Eve celebrations, SummerTimes keeps on entertaining audiences for more than two months. Some highlights include the Teddy Bears' Picnic, the Summer Theatre Season of Strawberry Fields, Melt, Opera at the Movies and Classical Sparks, plus lunchtime concerts every Friday and a series of brass and pipe band concerts. Events are held outdoors and, best of all, they are free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Two weeks of fun for kids |
Various venues Christchurch New Zealand +64 3 941 6840 http://www.kidsfest.org.nz/ |
The two-week KidsFest is a series of more than 150 events for children up to 12 years of age, ranging from sport and plays to art and craft workshops. Orana Park provides free entry for children (if accompanied by an adult) as part of the KidsFest. There are numerous activities held around the city, including an attempt on the world pavement art record in Cathedral Square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun Afternoon of Entertainment |
North Hagley Park Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 372 2840 http://www.summertimes.org.nz |
If you go down in the woods on this day you are sure of a big surprise. Every year the Children's Day Picnic is held in leafy North Hagley Park. Fun activities of all shapes and sizes are available for the youngsters (and not-so-young) who turn up for lunch to enjoy good company and live children's entertainment. There is music, comedy, puppetry and magic, all in an atmosphere that is always really special. Admission is free but you have to pay and park. See their website for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For every lover of books |
38L English Street, Upper Riccarton Christchurch, NZ 8001 New Zealand +64 3 358 0740 http://www.chchwritersfest.co.... |
Since its inception in 1997, this annual bookfest has been growing in stature and reputation. Well-known authors, editors and publishers from New Zealand and abroad offer a range of stimulating talks and workshops on all facets of publishing (such as writing a thriller, self-publishing options, the role of the Internet, and book editing). There are also writing competitions and storytelling events for children. The festival is run from a number of locations including the historic Arts Centre of Christchurch. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively street entertainment |
Various venues throughout Christchurch Christchurch 8001 New Zealand +64 (0)3 377 2365 http://www.worldbuskersfestiva... |
Want to laugh and gasp at total strangers in the street? It is a perfectly natural response to the pavement antics of Australasia's largest international street performers' festival. This annual event promises the most dynamic line-up of international and national street artists to ever perform in one New Zealand city at the same time. There are nearly 300 street and stage shows, from master magicians to trapeze artists, throughout the day at The City Mall, the Arts Centre of Christchurch (The) and Cathedral Square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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