Canterbury Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Canterbury? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Canterbury with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Canterbury and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Canterbury, featuring the best of things to do in Canterbury – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Canterbury fundraisers and charity events.

Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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The Extravaganza Fair

Name: The Extravaganza Fair
Start: 2024-10-12T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-13T17:00:00+01:00
Location: The Extravaganza Fair

12th October @ 9:00 am - 13th October @ 5:00 pm

Adults Gold coin. Kids free

Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!

Welcome to the 10th anniversary season of New Zealand’s largest and most fabulous traveling festival/fair!

The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2024 – 2025!

The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family affair, free entry for kids, gold coin entry for the adults. A fun day out with a full weekend’s entertainment – from music & shows, to stalls, rides & food.

We bring a spark of fun, grassroots shows & old-school values which is a thrill for young and old.

Unique & interesting market stalls, arts and craft, food, musical entertainment, the fabulous Ashton Family Circus, Jeremy Penguin, NZ’s #1 juggler, Burns the Dragan, Mermaid Story Time, Living Statues, LuckyStar from festivals such as Splore, Cubadupa & Shipwrecked. Unique to NZ tiny homes, solar-powered cafes and stage, kids shows & games.