Bluebird days, balmy nights, a buzzing city, and events galore – it’s all happening this summer in Ōtautahi. The calendar is full, so rally your crew and get to all of the fun arriving in Christchurch this March.

ITM NEW ZEALAND SAIL GRAND PRIX | CHRISTCHURCH

18–19 March 2023 | The world’s most exciting racing on water is nearly here, as SailGP makes its New Zealand debut on Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour this March. With the start line in sight, teams have made their way down under to the Kiwis’ home event. The 10th event on the Season 3 calendar, Christchurch is the last stop before the Season Grand Finale in San Francisco.

With a sold-out event, you can still make the most of the incredible atmosphere, even without a ticket. Catch all the live-action racing from the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Live Site, powered by Enable. The live site is a family-friendly space with a range of activities, exclusive competitions, food and beverage stalls and, most importantly, a big screen to watch the action up close!

Located at The Green between Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre and Cathedral Square, catch the live-streamed racing between 3pm and 5pm, Saturday, 18 till Sunday, 19 March, as well as an exclusive rehearsal live stream on Friday, 17 March.

SNOOP DOGG

10 March 2023 | Returning to New Zealand shores at long last, Snoop Dogg is kicking off his Kiwi shows at Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium this March. The hip-hop legend is celebrating 25 years of chart-topping, multi-platinum records with his ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ tour. With special guests Obie Trice, D12, and Versatile joining the line-up, you can count on this show being the ultimate nostalgic party. Get your tickets before they go! Find out more at premier.ticketek.co.nz

BLACKCAPS V SRI LANKA

Various dates in March | Cricket fans, get ready for the Sri Lankan men’s team arriving soon. The tour starts with a Test match at Hagley Oval (9–13 March) against the BLACKCAPS. The two teams face off once again in the second ODI on 28 March. Sign up to Cricket Nation and use your code to secure your 15 per cent discount on adult-priced tickets. To amplify the good vibes, on the Saturday of the Test (11 March) it’s Dress-up Day. Colour, costumes, and good times! Find out more at tickets.nzc.nz

TSB NEW ZEALAND SURF LIFESAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

9–12 March 2023 | Get ready for surf, sand, and a whole lot of fun! The 2023 TSB National New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships are returning to New Brighton Beach this March. The championships give members and Surf Lifeguards the ultimate arena to battle it out on the beach, in the pool or in the surf.

From canoes to surf swimming and beach sprints, you can count on four days of action-packed fun. Around 1200 competitors from all over the country are travelling to compete, so get down to New Brighton Beach and support our surf lifesaving athletes! Find out more at surflifesaving.org.nz

Find out what’s happening at christchurchnz.com/whats-on

This summer has it all