World Buskers Festival - the largest international
street performers' festival in Australasia.
February
Christchurch Festival of Flowers - an international
floral celebration in the garden city. Includes the Christchurch
Cathedral floral carpet, prize-winning garden tours, Botanic Gardens
big day, and the flower fairies' magical garden.
Food and Wine Festival of Canterbury - Canterbury's
premier display of selected wines and food in Hagley Park
Christchurch International Jazz Festival -
a feast of jazz, wine and food featuring top international, national
and local talent.
September
The Press
Christchurch Writers Festival 2006 is just around
the corner. The main event, with over 40 sessions and 17 international
authors runs over the long weekend of September 8-10.
November
Showtime Canterbury - Christchurch's annual
carnival full of activities including an agricultural and pastoral
show, harness racing, gallops, and fashion
"Christchurch on the Rhine - Cologne upon Avon"
- unique public carnival function to be held in the Caledonian
Hall, 135 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, on Saturday, 11th November
2006.
December
YMCA Carols by Candlelight - Celebrate Christmas
Eve in Victoria Square with thousands singing carols.