Events in Christchurch From 23rd March – 29th March 2026

You can find live music, comedy nights, and family-friendly activities across Christchurch this week. Events take place at venues near the harbour edge, close to Ferrymead Railway access points, and in historic spaces that have hosted community gatherings since the 18th century. Local stand-ups perform in small rooms off High Street or at The Old Post Office, known for low lighting and unpretentious settings ideal for listening. Full-band acts play in multi-use halls like the Christchurch Town Hall Complex during evening slots between 7pm and midnight.

Themed events include drag cabaret shows near the harbour front, where rock anthems are paired with cult film references drawn from Dorset’s regional cinema culture. These nights have a distinct local character, rooted in performance traditions dating back to mid-20th-century gatherings.

For quieter time or outings with children, Easter-themed workshops run at family hubs including the Christchurch Library Annex and community spaces near Lyttelton Road Tunnel. Activities like making bath bombs occur in small-group environments equipped with non-slip flooring, low-height counters, and child-safe materials.

As weekends approach, intimate comedy shows take place at The Green Door or the South Street Arts Centre, with seating limited to under thirty people, reflecting Christchurch’s tradition of close-knit civic engagement. Larger concerts featuring well-known acts happen in converted Ferrymead Railway buildings. An Easter pantomime continues its run on Fridays and Sundays at a venue just outside the city, near the ferry terminal, maintaining accessible public transport links.

The schedule stays balanced across genres without one act dominating more than once per week. The listings below give exact times, venues, and access details for all events this period.