World Buskers Festival

Christchurch's annual World Buskers Festival is its most loved festival. Chaos and pandemonium draw crowds all over the CBD, as 40 artists from around the world perform for the general public.

From 11 till 7 artists from Canada, USA, Brazil, Portugal, Japan, Italy, Netherlands, UK, Australia and, of course, New Zealand, take to the streets, the City Mall, the Cathedral Square, the Arts Centre, and the Botanical Gardens - family oriented hilarity in famous locations in the heart of the city.

Later, the Fire Show in the Cathedral Square, and comedy shows of the more adult type are shown in The Loaded Hog pub, the Christchurch Casino, and the Comedy Club stage in the Arts Centre.

Bring your sense of humour, and if you don’t have one, you will by the end of the show! Beware the performers, as they ask unsuspecting people to be volunteers on their show. Remember your loose change, as these performers are there without pay, and make a living from the donations you give them.

All in all, get ready for a fun filled festival of organised madness and mayhem in the lovely summer and surroundings of the Garden City.