Big Bands Play at The Arts Centre
Sunday 26 October
Time
1.00PM – 4.00PM
Venue: North Quad
Free
The All Girl Big Band and Sideline Swing will play music hits in the wonderful outdoor heritage space of The Arts Centre. They will be joined by the Christchurch School of Music whose nascent years were here at The Arts Centre. The bands also celebrate the 19th year of the Labour Weekend Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival (CBBJF).
1pm CSM Big Band
2pm All Girl Big Band
3pm Sideline Swing
NOTE: It will be held in the beautiful North Quad, and if wet/cold/windy, it will relocate to the Great Hall. "Wet weather" tickets for seats the Great Hall will be available on Saturday 25th via the Arts Centre website and on the Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival website.
Treat yourself to food and drink from the nearby vendors and settle in for a fun afternoon.
This event is part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival (11 - 27 October 2025).
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