The Piano

29/07/2026

😂 Incoming! Arguably the funniest man from South Africa!

Kevin Fraser is back in Ōtautahi for one night only - reflecting on his 10-year career as a comedian and rewinding the clock to bring you the ultimate 90s throwback party. Think, a decade of chaos, culture, and comedy reimagined for the stage.

This is DECADANCE. Strictly limited tickets remain.

📅 Thursday 30 July, 8.00pm
🎫 www.thepiano.nz

22/07/2026

🇬🇧 Can we help Holly get to the UK? We sure can!

Join us this Sunday for a special fundraising concert supporting Holly Evans (Ngāti Mutunga) as she embarks on her postgraduate studies at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

Enjoy a beautiful evening of wonderful music with Holly, joined by Jun Castelblanco-Zheng, Alexandra Hope Watson, Ben Knight, and John Bayne.

📅 Sunday 26 July, 7.00pm
🎫 at www.thepiano.nz

15/07/2026

👀 Just one more day to go!

Check out this sneak peak of the Southern Baroque Ensemble on period instruments playing Vivaldi’s Ascende Læta.

Strictly limited tickets available!

📅 Thursday 16 July, 7.00pm
🎫 www.thepiano.nz

14/07/2026

💅 Yasss, serving Tina Burner, Scarlet Envy, and Alexis Michelle in Witch Perfect!

Super excited to announced the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race are coming to Ōtautahi for Witch Perfect, an all live-singing, comedy parody based on the cult-classic and audience favourite Disney film Hocus Pocus!

📅Saturday 3 October, 7.00pm
✨Meet & Greet from 5pm
🎟 www.thepiano.nz

Werk it with a range of VIP packages for the ultimate night out 👠

12/07/2026

👶 Kids getting bored these winter holidays?

Check out this epic opportunity by CSM below.

This Kidsfest concert is going to be so much fun! Our wonderful In-School band students are working hard on lots of great songs from Justine Beiber, Taylor Swift, Coldplay and others to share with children and their grown ups. Probably most suitable for primary aged students. After the concert, children will have the chance to try out all the instruments and find one they would love to learn. Just $5 a ticket available from Eventfinda https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/rockin-out-with-csm2/christchurch

10/07/2026

🇬🇧 Nothing like some British humour to brighten up your Winter

Join us as one of the UK's biggest comedy stars is back on tour for one night only in Ōtautathi after sold out shows across the world in 2024.

Named "The Funniest Man in Britain” by The Times. Mo Gilligan is not a show you want to miss!

Age Recommendation - 16+

📅 Monday 20 July, 7.30pm
🎫 www.thepiano.nz

Mo Gilligan Live Nation New Zealand

09/07/2026

It's always an interesting kōrero at Our Kiwi Home 👀

Mark Walton is back again this July for an hour of thought-provoking, inspirational and highly entertaining conversations with Simone Rewa Pearson and Dr Amama Thornley.

Within this hour, Mark and pianist Michael Lawrence will provide short, beautiful, musical interludes to help set the scene for these special conversations.

📅 Sunday 12 July, 11.00am
🎫 www.thepiano.nz (booking is essential)

Photo credit: Alden Williams/The Press

07/07/2026

🏇It's competition time (not for you silly)

Each year, the Christchurch Competitions Society presents a range of vocal competitions that provide valuable performance opportunities for emerging artists.

This year, they return with the Ōtautahi Aria Gala, bringing together some of the country's most promising young singers for an epic evening of music and performance.

📅 Saturday 11 July, 6.00pm
🎫 www.thepiano.nz

05/07/2026

✨ Looking for things to do this winter? We've got just the thing!

Whether you're in the mood for a good laugh, a concert, or simply a great night out, there's always something happening at The Piano.

From comedy and classical music to jazz, kōrero, and everything in between, there's something for everyone.

👉 Check out what's coming up at www.thepiano.nz