Christchurch Festival was started in 1994 and brings local music and dance to the town. The festival is diverse and designed to provide something for people of all ages and of all tastes. It’s designed to offer something for children of all ages and offers music from a wide range of different genres.

The festival is running from 3rd until 5th July 2015 and is based around the quay of the town. Bands confirmed for this year’s show include Temperance Seven, Thirstyman, Carter County, Infinite Jest, Boscombe Ukulele Social, Copperhead & the Crow, Decatonics, Producers, Lady Winwoods Maggot, Jimmy Hillbillies, Crash Landing, Mr Wiseguy and more.