Concertgoers Guide

Attending one of our events? Here's everything you need to know!

How to purchase tickets

Concert Arrival

How to purchase tickets

You can book tickets any time here on our website (via individual events) or by phone on 03 9437791.

We invite you to take advantage of our very special CSO pricing before 31 January 2023. From 1 February 2023 prices become our usual ticket prices.

We offer a range of ticket types in various different seating areas

  • Concession tickets for Gold Card Holder or Community Services Card Holder
  • Child price for anyone aged 18 years or under. Children under 2 years old are free of charge but we do request they are on a parent or caregiver’s lap.
  • Student category – this applies to tertiary students. A form of identification will be required on booking.
  • There is wheelchair seating available at all our concert venues. This is marked on our seating maps. Wheelchair tickets also include a companion seat.

Concert Arrival

We open the doors to our concerts approximately 30 minutes before the start of the performance.

We recommend leaving enough time to find a carpark and grab a drink. For some of our concerts, if you are late, we may need to ask you to wait until the first piece of music has finished.

How to get to a CSO Concert?

Refreshments

How to get to a CSO Concert?

There are a variety of carparks near to Christchurch Town Hall and The Piano. Please visit parkopedia.co.nz to peruse.

For information on the best bus route to Christchurch Town Hall and The Piano please visit metroinfo.co.nz

There are also a range of bike stands at all our venues.

Refreshments

There are bars available in Christchurch Town Hall foyer to purchase pre and interval drinks for Lamb & Hayward Masterworks concerts. A reminder Christchurch Town Hall is totally cashless.

For our Lamb & Hayward Curator’s Series at The Piano, the bar will also be open. The venue managers reserve the right to prohibit drinks inside the auditorium.

What to wear to a CSO Concert?

Photography and Video Recording

Mobile Phones

What to wear to a CSO Concert?

There is no dress code to attend a CSO concert. We look forward to seeing you at a concert regardless of whether you're in your sneakers, a ballgown, or both!

Photography and Video Recording

We are very happy for photos to be taken before and after concerts. We ask photos, videos or any sound recordings not to be taken during performances.

Mobile Phones

Please turn off or silence your mobile phone during the performance.