Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival - 20th anniversary is on throughout Christchurch from Thursday 22nd October 2026 to Monday 26th October 2026 (Labour Weekend!) Friday 23rd Oct 6-7:45pm at The Piano TNT! – Where Big Band Meets Te Ao Māori Featuring Capital City Big Band from Wellington https://events.humanitix.com/tnt Saturday 24th Oct 5-6pm at The Piano...
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CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Dan Robertson, piano & Richie Pickard, bass" on Wednesday 28th October 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Celtic music from Christchurch's popular folk group A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured,...
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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 ... |
1 event,CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Faure Requiem" on Sunday 1st November 2026, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch 2026 Faure´ Poster 2026 Faure´ Promo Pricing: $25.00 | $30.00 programme entry
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CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Leo Liu, violin" on Wednesday 4th November 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Gypsy violin and the classics 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 Steinway...
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Christchurch School of Music presents "Christchurch Youth Orchestra - The Sound of Cinema" on Saturday 7th November 2026, 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at Aldersgate Centre, 301 Durham Street South, Christchurch 8013. Pricing: $20.00 | $15.00 | $5.00 Experience the power of the orchestra as some of classical music’s greatest works meet the magic of...
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Alex Boot presents "Finding Balance Album - Launch/Live Concert Recording" on Sunday 8th November 2026, 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch. Pricing: $1.00 | $40.00 I’m really excited to present and record my debut solo album, Finding Balance. This project draws on influences from modern jazz, hip-hop, fusion and...
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The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Rising Stars 2026: Tristan Dunlop and Piano Recital" on Tuesday 10th November 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $15 Tristan Dunlop is one of the musical polymaths in this year's series. He is an accomplished violinist, studying with Stephen Larsen and playing...
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CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Rangi Ruru Girls' School Junior Musicians" on Wednesday 11th November 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Talented students on a variety of instruments A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb...
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Canterbury Philharmonia presents "Masque & Mask" on Sunday 15th November 2026, 2.30p.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret's College, Winchester Street, Christchurch Pricing: Adults $25.00 | Under 18 $10.00 The Canterbury Philharmonia is excited to introduce our final concert for 2026. Under the baton of the Orchestra’s permanent Music Director and Conductor...
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The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Rising Stars 2026: Caleb and Ethan Waines Piano Recital" on Tuesday 17th November 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $15 Ethan and Caleb are talented young Christchurch pianists who love their music and also play violin, French horn and trumpet. Along with...
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CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Three Strings and a Steinway" on Wednesday 18th November 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Brahms Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25 A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m. A wide range of performers is featured, in...
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1 event,Jubilate Singers are presenting Philip Norman's "A Christmas Carol" at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 7.30pm. Pricing: Adults $35.00 | Students $20.00 (this includes free programme and supper included) Tickets are available at: http://www.trybooking.com/nz/BFUN or cash at the door. For further information please see links below: A4 Christmas Carol...
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3 events,Canterbury Philharmonia and Mainland Big Band presents "Variety Concert" on Sunday 22nd November 2026, 2.30 p.m. at Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch This dual concert will be presented by Canterbury Philharmonia and Mainland Big Bad as a community gesture. Koha ($10.00 suggested) as an admission fee. Children free. Proceeds will go to the... Risingholme Singers' present "Christmas Gloria Concert" on Sunday 22nd November 2026, 3.00 p.m. at Risingholme Theatre, 99 Hawford Street or 26 Reeves Road, Opawa. Pricing: $20.00 (cash only) (Children under 13 free) Music Director: Henry Nicholson Accompanist: William Grubb Guest Artist: Ingrid Kosaka (Cello) Contact: Jill Willmott - telephone 388 3235 Raffle available 1 ticket...
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St Albans Community Choir presents "Merry Christmas Season" on Sunday 22nd November 2026, 5.00 p.m. at St Paul's Parish Church, 3 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch. . |
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The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Rising Stars 2026: Christine Jeon and Matthew Seinafo Cello and Piano" on Tuesday 24th November 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $15 The series concludes on a high note, featuring two rising stars whose careers are rapidly gaining momentum. Cellist Christine Jeon...
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CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Robinson & Friends" on Wednesday 25th November 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Strings and things for spring 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 Steinway...
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PACT presents "Convergence - Te Putahitanga" on Wednesday 25th November 2026, 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Pricing: $40.00 General | $25.00 Concession | Free 18 years and under A mesmerising one hour concert of Piano and Taonga Pūoro music - piano played by acclaimed concert pianist Liam Wooding,...
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CSO & Rova Present: Proms Saturday 28 November 2026 7:30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Vincent Hardaker – Conductor CSO’s iconic Proms returns for another spectacular year, where music, community, and celebration come together in perfect harmony! Get ready for a lively evening filled with iconic singalong favourites from the Proms tradition, alongside stirring... |
2 events,Resonance Ensemble presents Concert No. 4 on Sunday 29th November 2026, 3.00 p.m. at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Conductor: Tony Ryan Leader: Cornelia Didenco Further details to follow St Albans Community Choir presents "Starlight & Candelight" on Sunday 29th November 2026, 5.00 p.m. at St Paul's Parish Church, 3 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch. . |
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The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2026: Jennine Bailey (voice) and Tom Rainey piano)" on Monday 30th November 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm, Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $20 Jennine Bailey has built an enviable reputation, in Christchurch and beyond, for her ability to perform poignant ballads, jazz standards...
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CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Canterbury Cellists" on Wednesday 2nd December 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch A mellifluous mellow cello fellowship 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 Steinway concert...
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1 event,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,... |
1 event,CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Handel Messiah" on Sunday 6th December 2026, 1.30 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Further details to follow. |
