Cityscape Christmas 2019
Bring on the party, Cityscapers! Addington Cup Week kicks off the season we love to love, and we are sooo ready. We bring you all the deets on the biggest week in Christchurch’s social calendar. Important information like what the judges are looking for in The Crossing Fashion Starts Here Best Dressed Competition and stuff about the racing as well, like pointers on how to pick a winner. And thanks to Callam Mitchell and his team at Team Event, Addington Cup Week is just the start of party season. We talk to the promoter putting the icing on Christchurch’s cake this summer. Ladi6 is just one of the fantastic artists he is bringing to town, and we check in with her as well (that’s her gorgeous self on the cover). The days are counting down to Christmas and with that comes the fun and the challenge of finding the perfect gift for all those on your ‘Nice’ list. We live to serve here at Cityscape, and so we have served up a curated Christmas gift guide brimming with ideas fresh and failsafe. Nailing that pressy list is the best reason possible for heading to the central city and exploring its retail hotspots, followed by a drink and some nibbles, of course. We shine our spotlight on what’s new in the inner city, from retail meccas to the hottest hospo hangouts. And if 2020 is looking like the year to put a ring on it, check out our feature on the amazingly creative community of jewellers we have in this city. As always, we also bring you what’s hot in cuisine, events, home and couture.
Bring on the party, Cityscapers! Addington Cup Week kicks off the season we love to love, and we are sooo ready. We bring you all the deets on the biggest week in Christchurch’s social calendar. Important information like what the judges are looking for in The Crossing Fashion Starts Here Best Dressed Competition and stuff about the racing as well, like pointers on how to pick a winner. And thanks to Callam Mitchell and his team at Team Event, Addington Cup Week is just the start of party season. We talk to the promoter putting the icing on Christchurch’s cake this summer. Ladi6 is just one of the fantastic artists he is bringing to town, and we check in with her as well (that’s her gorgeous self on the cover). The days are counting down to Christmas and with that comes the fun and the challenge of finding the perfect gift for all those on your ‘Nice’ list. We live to serve here at Cityscape, and so we have served up a curated Christmas gift guide brimming with ideas fresh and failsafe. Nailing that pressy list is the best reason possible for heading to the central city and exploring its retail hotspots, followed by a drink and some nibbles, of course. We shine our spotlight on what’s new in the inner city, from retail meccas to the hottest hospo hangouts. And if 2020 is looking like the year to put a ring on it, check out our feature on the amazingly creative community of jewellers we have in this city. As always, we also bring you what’s hot in cuisine, events, home and couture.
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CULTURE
SOUTH ISLAND WINE
& FOOD FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL Eighty of the South
Island’s leading winemakers and
food producers will come together
in the picturesque North Hagley
Park. Enjoy live demonstrations
from renowned chefs, live music
and wine seminars. North Hagley
Park, Sat 7 Dec, winefestival.co.nz
HOUSE OF SHEM
MUSIC Kiwi reggae act House of
Shem will have you bopping to
their chill sound. They’ve just
released two new singles, so it’s
sure to be a night to remember!
Club Tavern, Sat 7 Dec,
houseofshem.com
AN EVENING WITH DONNA
HAY TALK Spend the evening with
culinary queen Donna Hay as she
takes you through her successful
career and what she is eating and
cooking now. Isaac Theatre Royal,
Sat 7 Dec, isaactheatreroyal.co.nz
ADDINGTON CHRISTMAS
AT THE RACES PARTY/SPORT
Celebrate the season with
Christmas at the Races where you
can treat yourself to a day of live
music, races, food and drink.
Addington Raceway, various dates,
theraces.co.nz
SANTA PARADE
FAMILY The annual Santa Parade
will roll through the city, bringing
spectacular floats, celebrities,
music and much more. Madras
Street, Central City, Sun 8 Dec,
christchurchsantaparade.co.nz
ALADDIN
PERFORMANCE Step into the Cave
of Wonders and go on a journey
with Aladdin to find a golden lamp.
This Disney classic is not one to be
missed – the rendition features
nearly 300 students from Southern
Ballet Theatre, who will wow you
with the colourful production. Isaac
Theatre Royal, Fri 13 – Sat 14 Dec,
isaactheatreroyal.co.nz
THE NARCS UNPLUGGED
MUSIC See The Narcs like never
before – stripped back and
exploring hidden songs from their
back catalogue and side projects.
You’ll also see the classic hits and
the latest released singles at this
intimate gig. Wunderbar,
Sat 14 Dec, wunderbar.co.nz
BACK TO ROMANTIC
MUSIC Anna Maksymova and Tres
Cordes Trio put on a romantic
afternoon by performing hidden
gems from the Romantic period.
The Piano, Sat 14 Dec,
baroquemusic.co.nz
DITA VON TEESE:
GLAMONATRIX PERFORMANCE
The Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von
Teese, will take to the stage for the
first time in Christchurch. Isaac
Theatre Royal, Wed 18 December,
tegdainty.com
CSO PRESENTS: FESTIVE
CHRISTMAS 2019 MUSIC Get in
the mood to celebrate the holiday
season and unwind from the
chaotic present shopping when
the Christchurch Symphony
Orchestra perform your favourite
festive carols and music.
Christchurch Town Hall, Sat 21 Dec,
cso.co.nz
7 DAYS LIVE
COMEDY In celebration of their 10th
birthday, 7 Days will bring their
show to the stage. Expect chaos,
laughs, tears and junk food as your
favourites take to the stage
without editors and censors to
hold them back. Isaac Theatre
Royal, Fri 20 and Sat 21 Dec,
isaactheatreroyal.co.nz
YMCA CAROLS BY
CANDLELIGHT FAMILY/MUSIC
Victoria Square will be lit up by
candlelight and filled with the
sound of festive carols. Tasty food
vendors will be onsite, or bring a
picnic and enjoy. Victoria Square,
Tue 24 Dec, ymcachch.org.nz
THE EDGE NYE19
PARTY Bring in the New Year with a
bang as Hagley Park is taken over.
You’ll be able to enjoy the electric
reggae sounds of L.A.B., have a
laugh with The Court Jesters and
of course be wowed by a huge
fireworks display.
North Hagley Park, Tue 31 Dec,
theedge.co.nz
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