Events in Christchurch From 20th April – 26th April 2026

You can find a range of events in Christchurch this week, from family sessions to live music and comedy nights. The town's history dates back to around 870 AD as a Saxon royal burh, and its layout has evolved with ongoing infrastructure changes. Roadworks continue at Bargates, affecting movement in that area, while access to Mudeford Sandbank remains limited to ferry during peak periods, this impacts event locations near the sandspit or shoreline. For younger attendees, there are baby walks in Priory Park and free after-school art clubs held at Christchurch Town Council offices; these use existing facilities like the splashpark, which often gets crowded on sunny days due to high demand.

Creative activities include poetry events at Horseshoe Common during the Bournemouth Writing Festival and community gardening around St. Mary’s Church, both offering informal spaces rooted in long-standing civic traditions. Music events vary from intimate jazz nights at Christchurch Gondola station to an all-night trance gathering hosted on the ferry service near Ferrymead Railway terminus, this reflects the moderate nightlife intensity found across bars along High Street and public halls used for tribute concerts.

Comedy shows are scheduled in small rooms close to the Christchurch Bus Interchange, featuring local performers. The civic calendar remains active despite challenges such as persistent earthquake-related rebuilding efforts. Events run from mid-morning family sessions through evening entertainment and late-night gatherings, with times and venues detailed below.