Big week for Christchurch

It's a big week for events in Christchurch with a rock concert, international cricket and the earthquake memorial service on the calendar.

With heavy traffic likely, and parking at a premium, residents are being urged to plan ahead to avoid frustration.

Music legends Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are performing at AMI Stadium tomorrow night, their only South Island concert, and 30,000 fans will be there to watch. Concert-goers are being advised to arrive early to avoid getting held up en route. 

Bruce Springsteen is coming to Christchurch

Red Bus are offering a shuttle service to and from AMI Stadium. All the information and bookings are online.  Gates open at 3.30pm and local act Marlon Williams and the Yarra Benders will be on stage at 5pm with Australian rock band Jet performing at 5.45pm before the main act begins at 7pm.

Metro Bus Stops are located nearby on Lincoln Road and Whiteleigh Ave. Visit Metro Info for more information and timetables. Vbase has more information on other transport options.

On Wednesday at midday the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial will be dedicated in a combined ceremony with the Civic Memorial Service marking the sixth anniversary of the February 22, 2011 earthquake.

Parking options will be extremely limited in the central city given it is a week day and the Blackcaps v South Africa one day international cricket match is being played at the Hagley Oval.

People planning to attend the memorial ceremony are advised to plan their journey using the Transport for Christchurch website,  and consider walking, cycling or taking the bus, with bus route information at Metro Info.It's recommended that cricket-goers aim to arrive at least an hour before the match kicks off.

The Christchurch Bus Exchange is just a short 10 minute walk from the Memorial site.

Although the service starts at 12 noon, people should aim to be there by 11.45am. The service is expected to take around 90 minutes.

The National Dedication and Civic Memorial Service will be livestreamed on the Council website.

Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial site map