Christchurch Music
Find out more about music in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Christchurch is a city with a strong tradition of live music and performance. Our music timeline uncovers Christchurch’s musical history.
QUIZ: New Zealand Music Month
May is New Zealand Music Month. Let’s test your knowledge of the Ōtautahi music scene back in the day.
Christchurch music
Music in Pictures
In our collection, we have Christchurch rock music posters from the 1980s.
See also:
- Music photos on Flickr
- Music photos on the Discovery Wall
How to find out about local gigs and events
- Local music information in The Press.
- Under the Radar Christchurch gig guide.
- Eventfinda gigs and concerts in Christchurch and Canterbury.
- RDU Gig Guide.
Venues
Christchurch music venues include:
Histories of local venues
A dream come true - The Christchurch Town Hall is 48 today
Bernice celebrates iconic venue The Christchurch Town Hall.
An interview with Roger Shepherd - WORD Christchurch
Kim interviews Roger Shepherd ahead of his sold-out session In Love With These Times: A Flying Nun Celebration, on tomorrow (Saturday 27…
Mariachi Comes to Canterbury - New Zealand Music Month
Crystal talks to local band Mariachi Sol de Canterbury, one of only a handful authentic Mariachi bands in New Zealand.
The Christchurch Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra, 1907
Under conductor, Mr Joseph Wright, the orchestra gave several notable performances in the early 1900s. An image from Canterbury Stories.
A dream come true - The Christchurch Town Hall is 48 today
Bernice celebrates iconic venue The Christchurch Town Hall.
An interview with Roger Shepherd - WORD Christchurch
Kim interviews Roger Shepherd ahead of his sold-out session In Love With These Times: A Flying Nun Celebration, on tomorrow (Saturday 27…
Mariachi Comes to Canterbury - New Zealand Music Month
Crystal talks to local band Mariachi Sol de Canterbury, one of only a handful authentic Mariachi bands in New Zealand.
The Christchurch Banjo, Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra, 1907
Under conductor, Mr Joseph Wright, the orchestra gave several notable performances in the early 1900s. An image from Canterbury Stories.