Cathedral Square : Christchurch City Council

Cathedral Square is a historic site which can be used to hold outdoor events.

Note: This is a transitional space and may be closed long term while being rebuilt.

Cathedral Square Power Boxes

Lantern Festival at Cathedral Square

The Chalice in Cathedral Square

Aerial view of Cathedral Square

Lantern Festival at Cathedral Square

Food trucks in Cathedral Square

Giant chess in Cathedral Square

KidsFest Lantern Parade

Food trucks in Cathedral Square

Buskers Festival in Cathedral Square

Aerial view of Buskers Festival in Cathedral Square

Buskers Festival in Cathedral Square

Exhibition in Cathedral Square

Buskers Festival in Cathedral Square

KidsFest Lantern Parade

Location	Colombo Street, Central City
Size and surface	7031m² Paved
Key features	Seating around garden beds Tables and chairs by permanent food vendors Food and coffee vendors and craft stalls on site most days Home to the Friday Street Food Market Site of the Christchurch Cathedral Chalice Giant chess set Former police kiosk Artwork covered hoardings Moveable planter boxes and seating Godley Statue Tram runs through the Square Ramp access Bronze plaque Removable bollards
Suitable for	Up to 5000 people Suitable for promotions, public and commercial events
Restrictions	No private events
Available facilities	Power Water - A water supply is available from the planter box in the southeast corner of the group of planters directly across from the Cathedral. This outlet is near the south east tree. This is a domestic ‘click’ type connection. You will need to supply your own hose. Toilets Lighting – Street lighting and in ground spotlights throughout Square Parking(external link) – Limited street parking Litter and recycling bins Bike racks Tram stop Mobility friendly
Charges	No hire fee(external link)
Apply	(external link)Contact eventsdevelopment@ccc.govt.nz (external link) Event permits(external link) Conditions for use of public land(external link)

Important: Extreme fire risk prompts total fire ban across Christchurch district