Must-see entertainment in Christchurch & Canterbury

  • Isaac Theatre Royal

    Christchurch

    This century-old dear survived the quakes and emerged restored to full glory in 2014. Its heritage features are enjoyed by patrons venturing inside for…

  • Blue Smoke

    Christchurch

    Adjacent to the Brewery in Woolston, Blue Smoke is Christchurch's best small live-music venue. There's often a folk, roots music or Americana vibe to the…

  • Court Theatre

    Christchurch

    Christchurch's original Court Theatre was an integral part of the city's Arts Centre, but it was forced to relocate to this warehouse after the…

  • Darkroom

    Christchurch

    A hip combination of live-music venue and bar, Darkroom has lots of Kiwi beers and great cocktails. Live gigs are frequent – and frequently free.

  • Alice Cinema

    Christchurch

    This delightful two-screen art-house cinema can be found within the long-standing and excellent Alice In Videoland DVD library.

  • Orangetheory Stadium

    Christchurch

    After Lancaster Park was irreparably damaged during the 2011 earthquake, Canterbury Rugby Union shifted its home games to this smaller ground in Addington…

  • Geraldine Cinema

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Snuggle into an old sofa to watch a Hollywood favourite or an art-house surprise at this ageing dame, built in 1924. There's also occasional live music,…

  • Hollywood Cinema

    Christchurch

    Screens art-house and blockbuster flicks in the seaside suburb of Sumner. Cheaper prices on Tuesdays.

  • Cinema Paradiso

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Quirky 35-seat cinema with an art-house slant.

  • Hoyts Riccarton

    Christchurch

    See the latest Hollywood blockbuster at Christchurch's most central multiplex.