A timeless Christmas tradition! Year after year, this magnificent performance brings our community together to share in the profound beauty and uplifting joy of Handel's timeless masterpiece. From the delicate solo passages to the glorious, hall-filling triumph of the Hallelujah chorus, it remains the ultimate way to celebrate the season. When: Saturday, 5 December 2026,...
CBS Choir and Orchestra presents "Handel's Messiah" on Sunday 6th December 2026, 1.30 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Soloists include: Emily-Jane Stockman Jessica Wells Wally Enright Ken Joblin Chris Whelan Pricing: $25.00 | $30.00 (Eftpos) 2026 Messiah Poster 2026 Messiah Promo
The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2026: Symposium Dectet" on Monday 7th December 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm, Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $20 Symposium Dectet is a ten-piece jazz ensemble made up of Ōtautahi's finest musicians. Join them for an unashamedly jazzy celebration of all things Christmas. Guaranteed...
2025/2026 National Concerto Competition Preliminaries will be held on Tuesday 8th December to Wednesday 9th December 2026 at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch This year is an Piano competition. Please click links below for the Preliminary Schedule and Concerto Update - October 2026: Concerto Update - October 2026 Preliminary Schedule - updated 30.10.26
CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Cameron Davis and Friends" on Wednesday 9th December 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch A celebration of early music A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic, often using the...
CSO & Rova Present: A Very CSO Christmas Saturday 12 December 2026 6:30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Douglas Lilburn Auditorium Christchurch Town Hall NZ Assistant Conductor in Residence Celebrate the festive season with CSO in a joyful evening of music that’s brimming with holiday spirit. Featuring timeless carols, sparkling orchestral favourites, and a few...
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Strings on Sunday" on Sunday 7th February 2027, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Further details to follow.
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Concert" on Sunday 7th March 2027, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Further details to follow.
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Bach - St John Passion" on Good Friday 26th March 2027, 8.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Further details to follow.
CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Concert" on Sunday 2nd May 2027, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Further details to follow.