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  1. Sportsin 1 week

    Canterbury Rugby NPC 2026 - Canterbury v Bay of Plenty

    One NZ Stadium

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Child Policy: Children aged 2 and under will be permitted free provided they do not occupy a seat.

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  2. Musicin 1 week

    Afrikaans is Lekker 2026

    James Hay Theatre, Town Hall

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket The annual celebration of Afrikaans with Appel, Bernice West and Elvis Blue. Kom kuier saam met jou gunsteling Afrikaanse kunstenaars in Christchurch, Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane en Perth in Augustus.

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  3. Musicin 2 weeks

    Pub Choir - Just think about it tour

    Christchurch Town Hall

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Age Restriction: This event is strictly R18. ID will be required upon entry.

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  4. Musicin 2 weeks

    The Dire Straits Experience

    Christchurch Town Hall

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket

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  5. Sportsin 2 weeks

    Canterbury Rugby NPC 2026 - Canterbury v Northland

    One NZ Stadium

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Child Policy: Children aged 2 and under will be permitted free provided they do not occupy a seat.

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  6. Musicin 2 weeks

    Alex Warren - Finding Family on the Road World Tour 2026

    Wolfbrook Arena

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Please Note: This event is all ages, all patrons must hold a valid ticket for entry.

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  7. Musicin 15 weeks

    Rise Against with Dropkick Murphys

    Wolfbrook Arena

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Child Policy: This event is All ages. All patrons must hold a valid ticket for entry.

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  8. Sportsin 11 weeks

    WM New Zealand Netball Series - Silver Ferns v Australian Diamonds

    Wolfbrook Arena

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the Silver Ferns face the Australia Diamonds at Wolfbrook Arena on Wednesday, 21st October! Fresh off their Commonwealth Games performance, expect high intensity action, world-class skill, and fierce competition in this must-watch clash of the best teams in the world.

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  9. Musicin 3 weeks

    The Big Sing Finale Gala Concert

    Christchurch Town Hall

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket The 2026 TBS Finale Gala concert will showcase over 900 talented secondary school singers from across New Zealand, singing a wide range of music in one of New Zealand's largest choral events. Child Policy: Children under 2 years will be permitted free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat.

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  10. Musicin 16 weeks

    Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour

    Christchurch Town Hall

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket Please Note: This event is all ages. All patrons require a valid ticket for entry.

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  11. Sportsin 11 weeks

    RLWC26 - M: New Zealand v Cook Islands | W: New Zealand v France

    One NZ Stadium

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket This is your only chance to support New Zealand at home at ONE NZ Stadium! In a powerful double-header, France seeks redemption from RLWC 2022 in a historic thrashing from the Kiwi Ferns, whilst the Cook Islands aim for a major comeback against the Kiwis. - Game 1: Sunday 25 October 2026, 4:00pm local time (2:00pm AEDT). - Game 2: Sunday 25 October 2026, 6:00pm local time (4:00pm AEDT). *times are subject to change. Tickets from $19 NZD for adults and $49 for families (NZD). Sit in your country's dedicated supporter bay in the following sections: - New Zealand: Section 136 & 137. - Cook Islands: Section 131. - France: Section 130.

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  12. Musicin 16 weeks

    Aldous Harding - Train on the Island

    Christchurch Town Hall

    All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more information visit Ticketmaster.co.nz/mobileticket

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Trendiness is led by crowd size, then venue quality, ticket demand, category, and cross-source confirmation. We do not sell tickets, so the rank is honest.

What's on in Christchurch, at a glance

29 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Christchurch right now. The hottest is Rise Against with Dropkick Murphys at Wolfbrook Arena (rising, 62/100), followed by Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour and The Dire Straits Experience. The board leans music and sports. Every spot is ranked 0 to 100 by how big the crowd is, and Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the order is honest.

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Top spots right now

  1. 1Rise Against with Dropkick Murphys 路 Wolfbrook Arena 路 Sat 21 Nov62
  2. 2Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour 路 Christchurch Town Hall 路 Wed 25 Nov61
  3. 3The Dire Straits Experience 路 Christchurch Town Hall 路 Fri 21 Aug60
  4. 4RLWC26 - M: New Zealand v Cook Islands | W: New Zealand v France 路 One NZ Stadium 路 Sun 25 Oct60
  5. 5Aldous Harding - Train on the Island 路 Christchurch Town Hall 路 Fri 27 Nov60
  6. 6Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels Tour 2026 路 James Hay Theatre, Town Hall 路 Wed 9 Sept59
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Frequently asked

What's on in Christchurch?

29 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Christchurch right now. The biggest are Rise Against with Dropkick Murphys at Wolfbrook Arena (62/100), Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour at Christchurch Town Hall (61/100), The Dire Straits Experience at Christchurch Town Hall (60/100).

What is the biggest event in Christchurch?

Rise Against with Dropkick Murphys at Wolfbrook Arena on Sat 21 Nov. It scores 62 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.

What kinds of events does Place to Be track in Christchurch?

Right now the Christchurch board has 23 music, 6 sports. Everything from arena concerts and league matches to festivals, nightlife and free city moments is on one ranked radar.

How does Place to Be rank events?

Each spot is scored 0 to 100, led by how big the crowd is, then venue quality, ticket demand, category and whether more than one source lists it. Place to Be does not sell tickets, so the ranking is honest and never pay to play.

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