Events in Christchurch in December 2026
Christchurch has 2 sourced events in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Christchurch calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- Urzila Carlson - Fatty On A YachtDec 11Christchurch Town Hall · Source: Ticketmaster
- Lakes Festival 2026Dec 28Source: festival calendar
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Going to Christchurch in December?
Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.
Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 24
Carols by Candlelight
A long-standing tradition on Christmas Eve featuring community singing of Christmas carols by candlelight in Christchurch.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Boxing Day · publicDec 26
- Boxing Day (substitute day) · publicDec 28
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 28
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
- Long weekendDec 26–Dec 28
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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