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)
3pm to 5.30pm, Sunday 12 January to Sunday 16 February
Put summer 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
7pm, Monday 2 March and 9.45am, Tuesday 3 March
Every month the Canterbury Horticultural Society Events Committee secures an interesting speaker for the morning and evening meetings. This is followed by ‘Gardening Half Hour’, an informative session hosted by Michael Coulter. Join us at The Kiosk for a friendly meeting of like-minded gardeners and horticultural enthusiasts.
In March, join speaker David Adams for his talk 'Daffodil Bulbs' . A life member and former president of both the Canterbury Horticultural Society and the National Daffodil Society, David has international recognition in daffodil culture and breeding. A retired teacher he brings skills in presentation and practical learning. A not to miss meeting for daffodil fans!
4pm, Sunday 15 March
The Friends of the Botanic Gardens are proud to present March speaker Philip Hulme, Professor of Plant Biosecurity at Lincoln University. Philip will present this talk 'Ornamental to detrimental: The invasion of New Zealand by non-native plants'.
9am to 5pm, Saturday 28 March
The Christchurch Succulent & Cacti Club are taking over The Kiosk for the day with a fabulous display of cacti and succulents. There will be information about growing and how to become a club member as well as lots of sales tables! Come and find out more about this active group of growers.
To get involved in volunteering in the Botanic Gardens, join the Friends' of the Botanic Gardens(external link).
