Christchurch City Choir presents: Handel's MessiahChristchurch · Sat, 5 Dec 2026

About this event

Christchurch City Choir at Christchurch Town Hall: show day guide

Show starts

7:30 pm

Getting there

Victoria Square, 220 m (4 min walk)

Parking

Kilmore street is a one-way street heading west.

Know before you go

Please note

Fees for Primary Tickets The price of your Ticket includes: - A compulsory Christchurch Town Hall Heritage Levy of $2.00 per Ticket for Tickets priced $30.00 and above. This levy contributes to the ongoing and future maintenance of this heritage building - An Infrastructure Charge of up to 2.00% for Tickets purchased online or via our contact centre A Handling Fee of $5.20 per transaction will be added to your purchase. A delivery fee may apply depending on the mode of delivery selected. Fees for Resale Tickets Resale Tickets, sold by fans and verified by Ticketmaster, may be available for this event. A Resale Seller Fee of no more than 5% of the resale ticket price and a handling Fee of $12.95 per transaction apply to purchases of Resale Tickets.

Line-up

• Christchurch City Choir

Parking

Kilmore street is a one-way street heading west. There is no onsite parking at the Christchurch Town Hall, however there are several public car parks you can view a carpark map here. There is a drop off zone in front of the building on Kilmore Street.

Accessible seating

Hearing Loop Christchurch Town Hall has hearing loop facilities in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium and James Hay Theatre. For special seating requirements such as hearing difficulties or impaired mobility, please contact Ticketmaster on 09 970 90711 Wheelchair Access The Christchurch Town Hall is wheelchair accessible and has wheelchair allocated seating in both the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium and James Hay Theatre. If you have special seating requirements such as wheelchair access, hearing difficulties or you require companion seating please contact Ticketmaster on 09 970 9711

Venue rules

Dress Code All persons entering Christchurch Town Hall must be appropriately dressed. The right of admittance is reserved to staff and the decision will be final. In particular, no person will be permitted entry to the Arena with: Bare feet Clothing containing offensive messages (or gang patches) Inappropriate costume High-vis reflective clothing. Behaviour Patrons may be refused entry or asked to leave if they: Are not in possession of a valid ticket or pass Are the subject of a current trespass order Attempt to bring in, or are found with, prohibited items (Full list of items below) Appear intoxicated or under the influence of drugs Refuse to undergo a breathalyser test Behave in a disorderly or offensive manner Fail to comply with security or entry staff requests (including agreeing to a search) are carrying out illegal or unauthorised activities within the venue. Bag Restrictions Bags must be 30cm x 30cm or under to enter the venue. Permitted Items Homemade food items for personal consumption e.g. Sandwiches Personal compact cameras and phone cameras. Prohibited Items Alcohol or illegal substances Flags Bottles or drink containers of any size (excl. baby bottles) Flasks / Thermos Commercial food e.g. fish and chips Animals (except guide or hearing dogs) Chairs/Stools/Furniture Offensive signs or banners Whistles / Musical Instruments / Air Horns / Vuvuzelas Selfie sticks/ Flares / Fireworks / Laser Lights Dangerous Goods / Weapons / Anything that looks like a weapon Any commercial recording devices including video cameras, GoPros, iPads, tablets and DSLR/SLR cameras with detachable lenses.

Children

Age Restrictions Anyone aged 13 or under needs to be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Box office

For any ticketed events, a box office will be open 60 minutes before the scheduled event start time. From here you can purchase tickets, arrange ticket collection and resolve any ticketing issues.