Join us for one of our upcoming events at the Gardens. We look forward to seeing you!
Download a map of the Botanic Gardens [PDF, 2.2 MB] showing all event locations.
10am to 4pm, Monday to Sunday
The flamboyant fabric creations of local costume artist Jenny Gillies are on show in the Old Information Centre - come see the riot of larger-than-life flowers and fruit on display.
For more information, visit www.jennygillies.com(external link)
10.30am, Friday 22 November
The Friends of the Botanic Gardens are thrilled to present speaker Kate Roud, Curator of the New Zealand Collection at the Royal Botanic Garden Victoria.
Kate will talk about the joys and challenges of caring for New Zealand flora in Melbourne, a collection installed in 1906 by renowned landscape designer William Robert Guilfoyle. Kate will also share the strategies developed to help preserve this landscape in the face of climate change.
9am, Saturday 23 November
Join the Friends of the Botanic Gardens on a Banks Peninsula adventure to visit two fabulous large country gardens.
The morning will be spent visiting Fisherman's Bay followed by a BYO lunch at the Akaroa Heritage Park and possibly a coffee stop in Akaroa. In the afternoon, enjoy the beautiful French Farm (formerly Nancy Tichbourne's garden).
7.30pm, Tuesday 26 November
The Canterbury Horticultural Society, Royal NZ Institute of Horticulture and Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens are pleased to present an illustrated talk by Chris Baines.
Chris Baines has been championing the links between people and nature for more than 40 years. In this illustrated talk he will provide a practical insight into the development of wildlife gardening in the UK and he will also describe the ways in which nature is influencing a whole range of landscape issues, from public health and education to water catchment management and coastal defence.
Saturday 30 November, 10.30am and 1pm
Bring the kids along to plant their very own pumpkin to take home!
7pm, Monday 2 December and 9.45am, Tuesday 3 December
Join the Canterbury Horticultural Society for their monthly programme, All About Gardening.
This month's speaker is Catherine O'Neill from the Canterbury Community Gardens Association. The Association is a support network for 30 community gardens throughout Canterbury - part of a thriving global movement for people to grow their food together. Catherine will share some of her experiences with us.
December 2019
Take festive 'elfies' with friends and whānau next to our giant Christmas baubles!
Sunday 12 January to Sunday 16 February, 3pm to 5.30pm
Put the sun into your Sundays with free live music outside in the Botanic Gardens. This year's line-up includes Adam Hattaway and the Haunters, Hobnail, Coyote, Katie Thompson, The Butlers, The Response, Pieces of 8 and NZ Opera with Atlas Voices. Bring a picnic and spend the end of your weekend relaxing in the sun with good music, friends and food.
Wednesday 29 January to Sunday 16 February
Anthony Harper Summer Theatre and Rollicking Entertainment present a hilarious re-telling of the ultimate pirate adventure. Escape the landlubber life and plunge into a world of buccaneers, buried gold, treasure maps, treacherous waters and a mild dose of scurvy.
Expect amazing sword fights, live sound effects and ridiculous dancing and rapid-fire storytelling. Set sail for adventure in the gardens this summer. Bring outdoor chairs, picnic blankets and your sense of humour!
Times and days of performances vary:
Weeknights (Wednesday - Friday only), 6.30 - 8.30pm
Weekends, 1.30 - 3.30pm and 6.30 - 8.30pm
Waitangi Day 1.30pm and 6.30pm
To get involved in volunteering in the Botanic Gardens, join the Friends' of the Botanic Gardens(external link).
