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Markets, music, festivals and community events across Canterbury.
A free exhibition of 200-year-old wildlife watercolours from the William Farquhar Collection opens at the Canterbury Museum Pop-Up from 26 June to 1 November.
By Bulletin Newsroom · Fri, 26 June 2026
Christchurch’s free Winter Fireworks Spectacular returns to New Brighton Pier on Saturday 27 June, with a Dancefloor Anthems soundtrack and free post-event buses.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Christchurch's free Winter Fireworks Spectacular returns to New Brighton Pier on Saturday 27 June with a Dancefloor Anthems theme, food vendors from 5.30pm and a 7.30pm display.
Tue, 16 June 2026
The Wigram museum unveils the towering tail sections of two retired RNZAF aircraft as part of its Home for Heroes campaign.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Pools, libraries and community programmes are still running before term begins.
Sun, 25 January 2026
Riccarton Market, the Farmers' Market and neighbourhood gatherings are bringing people together.
Sun, 18 January 2026
Pool parties, library challenges, charity cricket and weekend markets fill the month.
Sat, 3 January 2026
Christchurch Airport's media updates through 2024 pointed to passenger growth, terminal upgrades and a busy holiday travel period. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's
Fri, 20 December 2024
WORD Christchurch Festival 2024 ran from 27 August to 1 September. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects directly to how people in Chri
Tue, 27 August 2024
WORD Christchurch invited micro-writing submissions for display at The Crossing from August to October 2024. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because
Thu, 15 August 2024
Tīrama Mai ran from 22-30 June 2024 as a free cultural lighting festival in central Christchurch. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects
Sat, 22 June 2024
The 2024 Christchurch Marathon was held on 21 April, bringing race-day activity across multiple distances. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it
Sun, 21 April 2024
Hornby's new community centre opened in April 2024 with public activity and local community interest. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it conn
Sat, 20 April 2024
A 2024 Council agreement was designed to support the future of the Canterbury A&P Show. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects directly
Tue, 16 April 2024
The 2024 Christchurch Food Show ran at Wolfbrook Arena from 5-7 April. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects directly to how people in
Fri, 5 April 2024
SailGP racing in Lyttelton Harbour was affected after endangered Hector's dolphins entered the racecourse during the Christchurch event. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bull
Sun, 24 March 2024
Bread & Circus - World Buskers Festival ran from 19-28 January 2024 in Christchurch. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it connects directly to
Fri, 19 January 2024
A guide to the dates worth marking on your calendar.
Sun, 28 December 1969
Organisers say turnout has been strong at the season's first events.
Sat, 27 December 1969
Venues and outdoor stages are confirming acts for the months ahead.
Fri, 26 December 1969
Industry meetups and breakfast events are drawing strong attendance.
Thu, 25 December 1969