An annual festival held in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula to celebrate the heritage of our district.

The festival runs Saturday 12 to Monday 28 October (Labour Day)

To see this year's programme of events visit What's On(external link) or pick up a printed guide from your local library or service centre.

Active Heritage - Sport, Recreation and Leisure

The Christchurch Heritage Festival is an opportunity to share the stories of the past that link us to this place. He tātai muka, he tātai tangata – weave together the strands, weave together the people.

If you have any queries regarding the Christchurch Heritage Festival or would like to be added to our mailing list for direct updates, please email heritage@ccc.govt.nz.

Theme

Active Heritage – Sport, Recreation and Leisure

This year marked the 50-year anniversary of the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch which was the starting point for the theme for this year's festival.

Many events in the community programme reference the theme to share how sport, recreation and leisure have shaped our diverse communities here in Ōtautahi-Christchurch, Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū-Banks Peninsula and the wider Canterbury region.