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Christchurch events and what is on this week, rebuilt every Thursday.

Christchurch: everything on this week, 22 to 28 October, checked against council and venue listings and refreshed every Thursday.

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This weekend

Six picks for Saturday and Sunday

  1. Diwali 2026

    Sun 25 from 2pmQEII Park, Travis Road

    A festival of Indian culture with stage performances, light displays, fireworks, rides and food stalls.

    Free

  2. Heritage Festival: Heritage Fun Zone

    Sun 25 11am to 2pmThe Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard

    An outdoor event with heritage games and activities from the 1800s, including skittles and quoits.

    Free

  3. Bands at Altiora

    Sat 24 10am to 4.30pmAltiora, 25 Hereford Street

    A free day of live big band jazz music with food trucks available.

    Free

  4. Ferrymead Alive

    Sun 25 from 10amFerrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive

    A living heritage park event with working exhibits, transport, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

    $1

  5. Orton Bradley Park Spring Fair

    Sun 25 from 10amOrton Bradley Park, Marine Drive

    A family fair with food, stalls, plants, rhododendron walks, demonstrations and music, subject to weather.

    $1

  6. Tim Mahon & Kerfuffle

    Sun 25 from 7.30pmLyttleton Coffee Company, 29 London St

    A live music gig featuring original songs and covers from a local four-piece guitar band.

    $25

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