What’s On in Christchurch This Week: Live Music and Weekly Entertainment | 7-13 August 2026

Looking for live music and entertainment in Christchurch this week? From upbeat Friday-night sets and Saturday evening bands to relaxed Sunday performances and popular weekly quizzes, there is plenty happening across Christchurch and Highcliffe from 7-13 August 2026. Local venues including The Thomas Tripp, The Boathouse, Soho, Cirqle Café & Bar and The Captain’s Club are hosting a varied programme, making it easy to plan an evening out or enjoy some live entertainment over the weekend.

The Thomas Tripp

Live music with Mat Black: 9pm-11pm

The Boathouse

Friday night DJ: 8pm-11pm

Soho

Groovemeister: From 9pm

Groovemeister takes over Soho with big beats, dance-floor favourites and plenty of Friday-night energy.

Cirqle Cafe & Bar

Live music with Helen Jenkins: 8pm-11pm

The Captain's Club

Live music with No Fixed Abode: 6pm-8pm

The Thomas Tripp

Live music with Funk 54: 9pm-11pm

The Boathouse

DJ Jon: 2pm-5pm

Paul Kinvig: 8pm-11pm

Cirqle Cafe and Bar

Live music with Abbey Mae: 8pm-11pm

The Captain's Club

Spritz and Sounds with Jax Hall: 3pm-6pm

The Cliffhanger

Live music with Sara Harris SG Sounds: From 6.30pm

The Ship

Live music with Running Wylde: From 8.30pm

Soho

Live music with Chris Edward: 1.30pm-4pm

The Thomas Tripp

Live music with Rick Jones: 2pm-4pm

The Boathouse

Live music with Richie Quain: 4pm-7pm

The Cliffhanger

Quiz Night: 8pm

Admission: £16 per person, including the quiz and food.

Arcado Lounge

Weekly Quiz Night: 8pm

Admission: £2 per person.

Ye Olde George

Weekly Quiz Night: 8pm

Admission: £2 per person.

Performances, prices and timings can occasionally change at short notice. Booking may be advisable for quiz nights and particularly busy live music sessions. Contact the individual venue directly for availability, age restrictions and final event confirmation.

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