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Christchurch Christmas & summer events

Explore New Zealand Santa parades, Christmas markets, performances and major shows from November 2026 to March 2027. Browse by city, date and keyword.

NOV 2026 — MAR 2027

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25 events

Canterbury A&P ShowMajor show

Canterbury A&P Show

A meeting of town and country11 Nov 2026 — 13 Nov 2026
11–13 November, daily 08:00–17:30Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Avebury Christmas MarketChristmas market

Avebury Christmas Market

Avebury Christmas Market15 Nov 2026
10:00–14:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Ballantynes Christmas Windows Opening — ChristchurchMusic & entertainment

Ballantynes Christmas Windows Opening — Christchurch

Ballantynes Christmas Windows Opening — Christchurch21 Nov 2026
21 Nov, 11:00–12:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Celebrating Christmas Across BordersMusic & entertainment

Celebrating Christmas Across Borders

Celebrating Christmas Across Borders21 Nov 2026
21 Nov, 16:00–21:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Encraftment Christmas MarketChristmas market

Encraftment Christmas Market

Encraftment Christmas Market21 Nov 2026 — 22 Nov 2026
21 and 22 Nov, 10:00–16:00 each dayEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Christmas in the ParkMusic & entertainment

Christmas in the Park

A Christmas concert under the summer sky28 Nov 2026
Starts 19:30; finish not confirmedEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Garden City Christmas MāketeChristmas market

Garden City Christmas Mākete

Garden City Christmas Mākete28 Nov 2026
28 Nov, 10:00–18:00; one day onlyEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗The Goode Christmas MarketChristmas market

The Goode Christmas Market

The Goode Christmas Market29 Nov 2026
10:00–15:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Kiss Me Under the MistletoeMusic & entertainment

Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe

Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe3 Dec 2026 — 20 Dec 2026
14 performances, 3–20 Dec; Tue/Thu 19:30, Wed/Fri/Sat 18:30, Sun 20 Dec 18:30; see actual performance datesEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗The Tannery Christmas MarketChristmas market

The Tannery Christmas Market

The Tannery Christmas Market3 Dec 2026
3 Dec, 10:00–21:00; bar 17:00–20:30Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Carols on the AvonMusic & entertainment

Carols on the Avon

Carols on the Avon5 Dec 2026 — 12 Dec 2026
5 and 12 Dec; departures 12:00, 12:40, 13:20; each ride 30 minutesEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Christmas Show ParadeSanta parade

Christmas Show Parade

A weekend of Christmas fun5 Dec 2026 — 6 Dec 2026
Daily 11:00–16:30; Sunday parade at 14:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗St Nicholas Church Christmas Night MarketChristmas market

St Nicholas Church Christmas Night Market

St Nicholas Church Christmas Night Market5 Dec 2026
16:00–20:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗A Symposium Dectet ‘Jingle’Music & entertainment

A Symposium Dectet ‘Jingle’

A Symposium Dectet ‘Jingle’7 Dec 2026
7 Dec, 13:10–13:50Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Carols Around the PianoMusic & entertainment

Carols Around the Piano

Carols Around the Piano8 Dec 2026 — 15 Dec 2026
8 and 15 Dec, 12:30–13:15 each dayEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Book (Fight) Club — Holiday EditionMusic & entertainment

Book (Fight) Club — Holiday Edition

Book (Fight) Club — Holiday Edition12 Dec 2026
12 Dec, 19:00–20:30Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗CSO & Rova Present: A Very CSO ChristmasMusic & entertainment

CSO & Rova Present: A Very CSO Christmas

CSO & Rova Present: A Very CSO Christmas12 Dec 2026
12 Dec, 18:30–20:30Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Kids Night Out! Christmas SpecialMusic & entertainment

Kids Night Out! Christmas Special

Kids Night Out! Christmas Special12 Dec 2026
12 Dec, drop-off from 16:00; pick-up at 20:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗The Palms Christmas MarketChristmas market

The Palms Christmas Market

The Palms Christmas Market12 Dec 2026
12 Dec, 09:00–18:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗A Woolston Brass ChristmasMusic & entertainment

A Woolston Brass Christmas

A Woolston Brass Christmas13 Dec 2026
13 Dec, 15:00–16:30Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Carols in the Great HallMusic & entertainment

Carols in the Great Hall

Carols in the Great Hall13 Dec 2026
13 Dec, 19:30–21:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Ōtautahi Made Christmas MarketChristmas market

Ōtautahi Made Christmas Market

Ōtautahi Made Christmas Market13 Dec 2026
13 Dec: free general admission 10:00–16:00; VIP 09:00–10:00; sensory hour 15:00–16:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Candlelight: Christmas ClassicsMusic & entertainment

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Candlelight: Christmas Classics19 Dec 2026
19 Dec, starts 18:30 and 20:30; about 60 minutes of music eachEvent date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Christmas Night Market — The Arts CentreChristmas market

Christmas Night Market — The Arts Centre

Christmas Night Market — The Arts Centre23 Dec 2026
23 Dec, 17:00–20:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗Carols by CandlelightMusic & entertainment

Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight24 Dec 2026
24 Dec, 21:00–22:00Event date: ConfirmedPopularity: Not yet ratedChristchurch↗

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