Events

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Rising Stars 2026: Burnside High School Specialist Music Programme Showcase" on Tuesday 1st September 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $15 Burnside High School nurtures and produces some very fine musicians. In this concert you will hear the current crop of talented...

CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Tomas Carney, piano" on Wednesday 2nd September 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the CBS Music Centre, Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Steinway delights from a promising performer 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 Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Jazz Club 2026: Honey Coolers" on Thursday 3rd September 2026, 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $27.62 | $48.12 Honey Coolers is a stylish jazz ensemble dedicated to the timeless sounds of the golden era of American jazz from the 1930s, ’40s, and...

CBS Orchestra & Choir presents "Heavenly Haydn" on Sunday 6 September 2026, 2.00 p.m. at Catholic Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch 2026 Haydn Promo 2026 Haydn Poster Programme admission = $25.00 | $30.00

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Rising Stars 2026: Michael Endres Piano Students" on Tuesday 8th September 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $15 Today we present Rising Stars who are mentored by internationally renowned concert pianist Michael Endres. Come along to hear the wonderful music and talent...

CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Cathy Irons & John Pattinson" on Wednesday 9th September 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Variations and virtuosity on violin and piano A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m.   A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb acoustic,...

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Jazz Club 2026: The Curio Club" on Thursday 10th September 2026, 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $27.62 | $48.12 The Curio Club takes some of the most beloved rock and pop songs and transforms them into the freshest jazz sound. The Beatles......

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)...

Christchurch Civic Music Council presents "Spring into Music 2026" on Sunday 13th September 2026 at the Great Hall, Arts Centre, Worcester Boulevard from 10.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.   There are a variety of musical groups performing in 30-minute intervals throughout the day including: CSM In School Concert Band Addington Brass Band Canterbury Japanese Choir IRMT Award...

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...

CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – University of Canterbury School of Music" on Wednesday 16th September 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Top local talent on display 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...

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Jazz Club 2026: Naomi Ferguson - By Request" on Thursday 17th September 2026, 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $27.62 | $48.12 Naomi Ferguson will be 'on the ropes' for one special evening as you, the audience, decide what you want to hear...

“Come Out, ‘tis Now September” Seasonal choral music from the 12th to the 21st centuries Presented by   Schola Cantorum Directed by Courtney Hickmott With guest choir, from Rolleston College Harmony Haemata Directed by Gavin Hurley Saturday 19th September, 3pm  at Hope Presbyterian Church,  Rolleston 565 Springston Rolleston Road Admission by Koha The Schola Cantorum choir sings...

Christchurch City Choir presents "Haydn & Webster" on Saturday 19th September 2026, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret's College, Winchester Street, Christchurch Pricing: $15.00 to $57.00 EARLY BIRD TICKETS on sale now until August 3rd. Join us for a magnificent concert experience as we welcome esteemed guest conductor Richard Webster...

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...

CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – University of Canterbury School of Music" on Wednesday 23rd September 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Top local talent on display 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...

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Jazz Club 2026: Mundi" on Thursday 24th September 2026, 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $27.62 | $48.12 With captivating stage presence and crowd participation, Mundi creates a vibrant and energetic dance floor filled with joy and fun that lures people into an...

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...

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Rising Stars 2026: Michael Khor Piano Recital" on Tuesday 29th September 2026, 1.10pm to 1.50pm at the Great Hall, Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Pricing: $5 | $15 Michael Khor began learning the piano at the age of 4 with Neville Baird. He currently learns from Marnie Barrell. Michael’s performing experience includes...

CBS Music presents “Wednesdays at One – Justin de Hart & Friends" on Wednesday 30th September 2026 from 1.10 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the Catholic Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Set you pulse to the UC Percussion Ensemble A light lunch is available before each concert at 12.45 p.m.   A wide range of performers is featured, in a superb...

The Arts Centre Christchurch presents "Jazz Club 2026: Silverlocks" on Thursday 1st October 2026, 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. at Great Hall, The Arts Centre, Christchurch Pricing: $27.62 | $48.12 Silverlocks is a nine-piece swing band from Ōtautahi Christchurch, bringing the golden age of jazz roaring back to life. The horn section features Lana Law...

As we celebrate 135 years of music making, we are delighted to invite you to Woolston Brass - Seriously Brass: Devil and the Deep Blue Sea on Thursday 1st October, 7.30pm at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Led by Music Director Phil Johnston, this exciting programme features special guest soloist Emma Eden, Principal French...