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 Canterbury's Big Weekend |
Canterbury Agricultural Park Wigram Road, Hornby Christchurch, NZ 8004 New Zealand +64 (0)3 343 3033 http://www.theshow.co.nz |
Formerly known as the Canterbury A & P Show and running for well over 100 years, this four-day event is the big day out for Cantabrians. Traditionally the highlight of the farming and agricultural calendar, with livestock competitions and farm equipment demonstrations, it is now a major entertainment event, including an international carnival area complete with roller coaster. The show has kept pace with the changing face of Canterbury farming and manufacturing and now includes a science and technology display, the local wine and food stalls, and a diverse range of livestock from sheep to emus. Admission: Adults NZD13; children NZD5; concession NZD7 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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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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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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