Concerts in Christchurch in October 2026

63 events from Monday, October 19 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. Free: 8. Busiest venues: A Rolling Stone, Space Academy, Darkroom.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Music
6 PM

Inner City Jam

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
Free
Music
6:30 PM

Heartbreak Hotel

The Court Theatre · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Theatre
$17 Tickets
Music
7:30 PM

Ashburton College: The Arts Big Day Out

The Piano · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Dance
$10 Tickets
Music
Time not announced

Beatlemania On Tour

Isaac Theatre Royal · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Music
7 PM

Beyond Music Special Interest Mini Lecture Night Vol 3

Darkroom · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets
Music
7:30 PM

Heartbreak Hotel

The Court Theatre · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Theatre
$17 Tickets
Music
8 PM

Macy Gray Live

Isaac Theatre Royal · Christchurch Central
- Music
$82 Tickets

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Music
5 PM

Mimi Griffiths Piano - End of Year Piano Students' Performance Night

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
Free
Music
6:30 PM

Heartbreak Hotel

The Court Theatre · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Theatre
$17 Tickets
Music
7 PM

Midge Ure

James Hay Theatre
- Music
Tickets
Music
7:30 PM

Wind Masterworks: Christopher's Classics

The Piano · Christchurch Central
- Music
$10–$40 Tickets
Music
8 PM

Midge Ure: Catalogue The Hits Tour

Midge Ure

Christchurch Town Hall · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets
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Music
8 PM

Pop Funk Live at Wunderbar

Wunderbar · Lyttelton
- Music
- Funk
- Pop
Tickets
Music
Time not announced

03 Sessions: Third Rail Organ Trio

Space Academy · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Jazz

Friday, October 23, 2026

Music
6 PM

Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival Presents TNT!

The Piano · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Jazz
- Swing
$29–$45 Tickets
Music
7 PM

Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival: Meet, Greet and Hot Seat Jam

Mainland Big Band · Ellesmere Big Band

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Jazz
- Swing
Free
Music
7:30 PM

Heartbreak Hotel

The Court Theatre · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Theatre
$17 Tickets
Music
8 PM

Lewis Parke X Hotel Emily -

Space Academy · Christchurch Central
- Music
Music
8 PM

Partners in Swing

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Dance
- Swing
$20–$25
Music
8:30 PM

Dull Drones, Near Death Experience, The Space

Wunderbar · Lyttelton
- Music
Tickets
Music
9 PM

DARTZ

Churchills · Sydenham
- Music
- Punk
Tickets
Music
Time not announced

Lewis Parke w/ Hotel Emily

Lewis Parke · Hotel Emily

Space Academy · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Pop
- Pop rock
- Rock
Tickets

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Music
10 AM

Big Bands at Altiora

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre · Christchurch Central
- Music
Free
Music
10 AM

Improvisation Workshop with Lana Law

The Piano · Christchurch Central
- Music
$17.50–$22.50 Tickets
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Music
10:30 AM

Big Band Beats for Little Feet

Tūranga · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Swing
Free
Music
10:30 AM

Vocal Workshop with Erna Ferry

The Piano · Christchurch Central
- Music
$17.50–$22.50 Tickets
Music
12 PM

Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival: Saturday Bands

Nelson Jazz Club Big Band · Christchurch School of Music Big Band

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Jazz
- Swing
Free
Music
7 PM

Def Repplica In Christchurch -

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
Music
7:30 PM

20th Anniversary Big Band Festival Gala

Isaac Theatre Royal · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Swing
$21 Tickets
Music
7:30 PM

Heartbreak Hotel

The Court Theatre · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Theatre
$17 Tickets
Music
8 PM

Def Repplica Australia in Christchurch

Def Repplica · Red Weekend

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
$40 Tickets
Music
8 PM

High Altar -

Space Academy · Christchurch Central
- Music
Music
8:30 PM

10 Years Of Witchcult

Darkroom · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets
Music
8:30 PM

The Jam Sesh

Wunderbar · Lyttelton
- Music
Tickets
Music
Time not announced

High Altar w/ Medal

High Altar · Medal

Space Academy · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Experimental
- Noise rock
- Rock
Tickets

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Music
7 PM

Def Repplica In Christchurch -

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
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Music
7 PM

Footmahi World Cup 2026 Release Party (CHCH)

Galaxy Bar · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Nights out
Tickets
Music
8 PM

Def Repplica Australia in Christchurch

Def Repplica · Red Weekend

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
$40 Tickets
Music
8 PM

Fender Jones Album Release

Wunderbar · Lyttelton
- Music
Tickets
Music
8 PM

Tim Mahon And Kerfuffle

Lyttelton Coffee Company · Lyttelton
- Music
Tickets
Music
8:30 PM

Sulfate: And It Wants album release tour

Sulfate

Space Academy · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Experimental
- Noise rock
- Rock
Tickets
Music
9 PM

Salt Water Criminals - 'Sit Tight Spin Out' Tour

Salt Water Criminals

Darkroom · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Music
6 PM

Inner City Jam

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
Free

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Music
6:30 PM

Mudhoney | Christchurch -

Blue Smoke · Woolston
- Music
- Punk
Music
7 PM

Mudhoney

Blue Smoke · Woolston
- Music
- Punk
Tickets

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Music
7:30 PM

Things From My Brain Hole

Wunderbar · Lyttelton
- Music
$15 Tickets
Music
8:30 PM

Ro Rushton-Green and Reuben Derrick, Checked Radiator, missrosevalentina

Darkroom · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets
Music
Time not announced

03 Sessions: Jacob Mullen

Space Academy · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Jazz

Friday, October 30, 2026

Music
7 PM

Louis Baker 'Trouble' Album Release Tour

Louis Baker

Loons · Lyttelton
- Music
$47.50 Tickets
Music
8 PM

Lafayette Hudson//Secret Admirer//Lover's Anonymous

Darkroom · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets
Music
8 PM

Luna And The Aether - The Metanoia Album Tour -

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
Music
8 PM

Mixed Doubles: T. G. Shand And Death And The Maiden -

Space Academy · Christchurch Central
- Music
Music
8 PM

Nopilot

Dux Central · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets
Music
8:30 PM

Anthonie Tonnon Presents Cinematographer

Anthonie Tonnon

Papa Hou · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets
Music
8:30 PM

Luna and the Aether NZ Tour

Luna and the Aether

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets
Music
8:30 PM

Mixed Doubles ft. T.G. Shand & Death and The Maiden

T.G. Shand · Death and The Maiden

Space Academy · Christchurch Central
- Music
- Electronic
- Shoegaze
Tickets

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Music
4 PM

Doubtful Sounds

A Rolling Stone · Christchurch Central
- Music
Free
Music
7 PM

Darkroom Halloween Special - S.E.I.S.M.I.C, By Design, and more -

Darkroom · Christchurch Central
- Music
Music
7:30 PM

Darkroom Halloween Special - S.E.I.S.M.I.C, By Design, Kool Aid And More

Darkroom · Christchurch Central
- Music
Tickets
Music
8 PM

A Haunted Night At Hotel Emily w/ The Norwesters And Wild East

Wunderbar · Lyttelton
- Music
$10 Tickets

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