Christchurch Heritage Festival 2024
Discover and explore the heritage of our communities with over two weeks of walks, talks, open days, exhibitions and more. Festival runs from 12 to 28 October.
The Christchurch Heritage Festival allows us to share the stories of the past that link us to this place. He tātai muka, he tātai tangata – weave together the strands, weave together the people.
Active Heritage - Sports, Recreation and Leisure
This year’s theme explores our heritage in terms of sport, recreation and leisure. Let’s discover how these activities have shaped our diverse communities here in Ōtautahi-Christchurch, Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū-Banks Peninsula and the wider Canterbury region.
Parking
With over 10,000 car parks in the city centre, find one where you need it.
Central City
Classics
From the Cathedral Square markets to the Margaret Mahy playground, these beloved central city experiences always draw us back to the CBD.
Music Is My Friend - Flare Street Art Festival
Street artist Kophie Hulsbosch – AKA Meep – is emblematic of the street art scene in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Transitional Cathedral
The Cardboard Cathedral, formally called the Transitional Cathedral, in Christchurch, New Zealand, is the transitional...
Old Government Building
The former Government Building is a heritage building in Christchurch, New Zealand. It was designed by Joseph Maddison...
Christchurch Tram
Narrated rides through the city on vintage trams with hop-on & hop-off privileges at several places.
Central City Classics
From the Cathedral Square markets to the Margaret Mahy playground, these beloved central city experiences always draw us back to the CBD.
War Memorial
The Bridge of Remembrance is one of two main war memorials in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Dcypher Oxford Terrace - Street Art
Guy Ellis, known as Dcypher and George Shaw bring this amazing hand painted artwork to the front of Riverside Market....
Antarctic - Novotel - Street Art
This mural is one of two commissioned to celebrate Christchurch's unique status as an Antarctic gateway city. Located...
