Events in Christchurch From 27th April – 3rd May 2026

You can find a range of events in Christchurch this week, from music and outdoor activity to family sessions between 26 April and 3 May 2026. Live shows include progressive rock at Bournemouth Pavilion and dance performances at the Festival Field. Comedy nights are scheduled for midweek at a venue locally known as The Stables, while themed events for children aged four to twelve take place in community spaces such as Bargates or near the Priory Church.

Weekend activity includes sailing regattas organised by Christchurch Sailing Club on the calm waters of Christchurch Harbour. These feature timed dinghy races with access via ferry from Ferrymead Railway station. Family sessions are also taking place at parks like Weymouth Road Green and Westover Park, where children meet costumed performers portraying mythical creatures, monkeys, dragons, knights, as part of seasonal storytelling events.

Nightlife includes roller discos on Friday evenings at the Festival Field, using dedicated lighting to guide skaters along grassed pathways near the harbour edge. Other nights feature hard dance styles in purpose-built spaces such as The Cellar, which also hosts jazz festival previews during quieter hours. A short drive away, the Old Town Hall offers live music events with a focus on emerging indie talent.

Whether you're planning a pre-dawn walk along the historic gravel ridge or choosing between open-air performances after dark, these events reflect both longstanding civic traditions and recent creative responses within Christchurch’s evolving urban landscape. Check listings for times, locations including ferry schedules from Ferrymead Railway station, roadwork alerts near Bargates due to ongoing bypass construction, and park access notes as High Street approaches remain affected.