Bring your picnic blanket, your lawn chairs, your friends, whānau and children for what is going to be a Sunday to remember.

Twelve fabulous big bands will take the stage including the all-amazing, all-inspiring All Girl Big Band and a performance by the Christchurch Youth Jazz Orchestra.

Food, coffee and ice cream vendors will be on site.

This is a free family-friendly event from the Christchurch Big Band Festival - donations are welcome.

  • 10am: Nelson Jazz Club Big Band
  • 10.30am: Mainland Big Band
  • 11am: Christ's College Big Band
  • 11.30am: Southland Youth Jazz Band
  • Midday: Papanui High School Big Band
  • 12.30pm: Middleton Grange Big Band
  • 1pm: Sideline Swing 
  • 1.30pm: Garden City Big Band
  • 2pm: All Girl Big Band
  • 2.30pm: Ellesmere Big Band
  • 3pm: Christchurch Youth Jazz Orchestra
  • 3.30pm: Cashmere High Stage Band

If the weather is bad we will reconvene at Fat Eddie's on the Terrace.  Please check our website for details on the day