Festivals
Articles
Pulse reports back from Christchurch festivals.
Websites
Ignition
- Ignition showcases the creative talents and achievements of CPIT students throughout the year. If it's creative at CPIT, it's on show at Ignition,
Christchurch Convention Centre, 6 - 14 November.
Lyttelton Summer Street Party
- Fiesta themed day out in Lyttelton held in February. An all-day event held in London, Canterbury, Winchester and Oxford Streets, dig out your favourite crazy hat, bright clothes or best outfit - whatever you like, you'll be warmly welcomed!
Season of Cycling
- From October to April is the Season of Cycling. Events, competitions and recreational riding for all ages and stages. Maps and ride finders for road, recreational and mountain bike riders.
The Body Festival
- Performances and workshops from New Zealand's best talent take to the streets and the theatres of Christchurch each year during this festival.
Summertimes
- Festival of free outdoor entertainment from December to March
Armageddon Expo
- Log-in to find out all the latest goss.
Big Day Out
- Even if you can't get there on the day - read all about it.
Feast of New Theatre
- Get involved with this unique project to develop new theatre projects in Christchurch. Has a great theatre calendar and venues listing too.
Massive
- From the Christchurch Music Society. "To bring together different cultures for combined entertainment… safe alcohol/drug free environments". Events include Soulstyles and Earthdance festivals.
New Zealand Cup and Show Week
- What's happening in Christchurch and Canterbury around Show Weekend in November.
World of Wearable Art
- All about the Wearable Arts, now hosted in Wellington every year.