CSO & Rova Present: The Music of Hans Zimmer Friday 14 August 2026 6.30 p.m.  to 8.30 p.m. Douglas Lilburn Auditorium Christchurch Town Hall Benjamin Northey – Chief Conductor Andrew Pogson – Presenter   From the thunderous pulse of Inception, The Dark Knight and Pirates of the Caribbean to the soaring themes of Gladiator, Interstellar, and The Lion King, Hans Zimmer’s music has defined...

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2026: Korimako Trio (piano, cello, violin)" on Monday 17th August 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm, Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $20 Discover this fresh trio comprising Michael Endres, Rolf Gjelsten, and Helene Pohl, all renowned for their intelligent, sparkling playing. This new...

CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Concert No. 6" on Sunday 6 September 2026, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Further details to follow.

Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: Rameau, Poulenc, Beethoven Saturday 12 September 2026 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Douglas Lilburn Auditorium Christchurch Town Hall Chad Kelly – Conductor Jeremy Woodside – Organ Rameau – Entrée de Polymnie (from Act IV of Les Boréades) Poulenc – Concerto pour orgue, cordes et timbales (Concerto for organ, timpani and strings)...

Resonance Ensemble presents Concert No. 3 on Sunday 13th September 2026, 3.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Conductor: Tony Ryan Leader: Cornelia Didenco Further details to follow

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2026: Dolfin-Lin Duo (cello, piano)" on Monday 14th September 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm, Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $20 The Dolfin–Lin Duo emerged from a serendipitous encounter at a 2021 music festival in Italy, which brought together Hungarian cellist Balázs Dolfin...

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2026: David McGregor (clarinet) and Sarah Watkins (piano)" on Monday 21st September 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm, Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $20 We are thrilled to welcome dynamic clarinet player David McGregor to the Great Hall stage. Currently Principal Clarinet in...

Lamb & Hayward Curator’s Series: Gabrieli, Lilburn, Martinů Friday 25 September 2026 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Gabrieli – Sonata pian’ e forte Lilburn – Sinfonia for Strings Martinů – Nonet No. 2 H.374   More than 400 years ago, Gabrieli’s Sonata pian’ e forte sent brass voices ringing through vast...

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2026: River City Jazzmen" on Monday 28th September 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm, Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $20 The River City Jazzmen are coming back to the Christchurch scene after a hiatus. Their playing is bright and dynamic with well-crafted arrangements and...

Lamb & Hayward Masterworks: Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius Saturday 31 October 2026 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Douglas Lilburn Auditorium Christchurch Town Hall Benjamin Northey – Chief Conductor Helen Sherman – Angel Jared Holt – Gerontius David Greco – Priest/Angel of Agony CSO Chorus Elgar – The Dream of Gerontius Op. 38  ...