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Concerts in Christchurch

The hottest concerts and live music in Christchurch right now, ranked 0-100 by how big each is.

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Che Fu & The Kratez - 25 years of Navigator

Hip-Hop/Rap

Christchurch Town Hallin 3 weeksFri 9 Oct, 20:00
Rising

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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  1. Musicin 9 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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  2. Musicin 9 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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  3. Musicin 10 weeks

    Cat Power - The Greatest On Tour

    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 Child Policy: This event is all ages. All patrons require a vaild ticket for entry regardless of price. Twenty years on, Cat Power's The Greatest still feels timeless. This November, she returns to New Zealand performing the landmark 2006 album in full, alongside songs from across her celebrated catalogue. Recorded in Memphis with the Hi Rhythm section, The Greatest remains smoky, soulful and deeply intimate, a rare chance to experience its quiet power live.

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  4. Musicin 23 weeks

    The Longest Johns New Zealand Tour

    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

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  5. Musicin 7 weeks

    Stan Walker | A Symphonic Experience

    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: Children 2 years and under will be admitted free providing they sit on their caregiver's lap. For the first time in over six years, Stan Walker returns to the headline stage with STAN WALKER: A SYMPHONIC EXPERIENCE. His iconic voice, full live band and powerful orchestra reimagine 17 years of music, culture and connection. From Black Box to I AM, experience Stan like never before. A landmark night in New Zealand music.

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  6. Musicin 18 weeks

    Joe Jackson

    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 Child Policy: Children under 3 years will be admitted free providing they do not occupy a seat (Sit On Lap Policy).

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  7. Musicin 22 weeks

    An Evening With Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

    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 Child Policy: Children 2 years and under will be admitted free providing they sit on their caregiver's lap. Completing a three-year odyssey of southern hemisphere visits, the legendary Gillian Welch & David Rawlings head south once again this February to fulfil a promise to visit all major centres in Australia and New Zealand. With a musical style across traditional Appalachian, bluegrass, country, Americana and folk sounds, the Grammy Award winning duo will perform shows in Perth, Launceston, Forth, Queenstown and Hobart in Tasmania, Auckland, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Wellington and Christchurch in New Zealand.

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  8. Musicin 9 weeks

    Kip Moore - Reason To Believe World 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 Child Policy: All ages. All partrons must have a valid ticket for entry. Please note: Doors are 7:00pm with the start time TBC.

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  9. Musicin 10 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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  10. Musicin 22 weeks

    Max McNown - The Slow Down, Down Under 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 Child Policy: This event is all ages. All patrons require a valid ticket for entry regardless of age.

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  11. Musicin 8 weeks

    Home Brew: Last Week AUS/NZ 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 Child Policy: Children under 2 years of age will be admitted free of charge providing they sit on their caregiver's lap

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  12. Musicin 5 weeks

    Midge Ure - Catalogue: The Hits Tour

    James Hay Theatre, Town Hall

    This performance has been Rescheduled from Thursday 23 October 2025 to Thursday 22 October 2026. 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 UK legend MIDGE URE is set to bring his extensive catalogue to New Zealand for an unmissable national tour this October, with all the hits from his accomplished solo career and Ultravox, The Rich Kids, Thin Lizzy and Visage.

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Concerts in Christchurch: the rundown

20 spots are on the Place to Be radar in Christchurch right now. The hottest is Rise Against with Dropkick Murphys at Wolfbrook Arena (rising, 61/100), followed by Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour and Joe Jackson. The board leans music. 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 Nov61
  2. 2Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour 路 Christchurch Town Hall 路 Wed 25 Nov61
  3. 3Joe Jackson 路 Christchurch Town Hall 路 Sat 23 Jan60
  4. 4An Evening With Gillian Welch & David Rawlings 路 Christchurch Town Hall 路 Tue 23 Feb60
  5. 5Cat Power - The Greatest On Tour 路 James Hay Theatre, Town Hall 路 Sat 28 Nov59
  6. 6The Longest Johns New Zealand Tour 路 James Hay Theatre, Town Hall 路 Thu 25 Feb59
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Frequently asked

What's on for concerts in Christchurch right now?

Right now Christchurch has 20 on the radar under concerts, led by Rise Against with Dropkick Murphys at Wolfbrook Arena, Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour at Christchurch Town Hall, Joe Jackson at Christchurch Town Hall. The list is ranked by how big each spot is and updates hourly.

What is the biggest event in Christchurch?

Rise Against with Dropkick Murphys at Wolfbrook Arena on Sat 21 Nov. It scores 61 out of 100 on the radar, the rising tier.

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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Refreshed through the day from live sources. 20 spots on the Christchurch radar right now.