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Catch a Metro bus to this year’s Winter Fireworks Spectacular

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We are again providing extra bus services for easier travel to Christchurch City Council's Winter Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday 27 June 2026. Avoid road closures and parking challenges by catching the bus. 

This year’s Winter Fireworks Spectacular will take place in New Brighton from 5.30pm to 8pm on Saturday 27 June. The fireworks display – set to a ‘Dancefloor Anthems’ themed soundtrack – will begin at 7.30pm from the pier. 

The free family-friendly event will also have a range of food vendors in the carpark north of the pier.  

Read more about the Winter Fireworks Spectacular event on Christchurch City Council’s website or check out the What’s On event page. 

Bus prices 

  • To the event: $3 or less with a Metrocard, $4 cash fare.
  • Post-event: Free from Oram Avenue (only) in New Brighton for 30 minutes after the event. Normal fares apply for collection from other stops. 

Get to the event with two options by Metro

  • Park and ride

Catch one of our Metro special event services from Eastgate Mall – buses will depart every 5-10 minutes from a temporary stop on Russell Street outside of Eastgate Mall between 4.50pm and 6.45pm. Those travelling by car are permitted to park behind The Warehouse in the mall car park – carpooling is encouraged. You can also catch a Metro bus to Eastgate Mall to get to this service.

  • Route 5 and 60

Take Route 5 or 60 from the central city bus interchange or one of its stops. Both routes will have extra services running to cater for increased demand.

These services will use normal Metro fares (eg $3 or less with a Metrocard, $4 cash fare). Buses are likely be operating at capacity, so please leave additional time just in case. 

Get home with two options by Metro

  • Park and ride

Catch one of our Metro special event services back – these will be travelling via Pages Road, Eastgate Mall and Gloucester Street to the central city bus interchange dropping off at all stops along the way. These are free and available from Oram Avenue for 30 minutes after the event – between 8pm and 8.30pm. 

  • Route 5 and 60

Normal timetabled Route 5 and 60 services will be available across the evening – these buses will travel their usual routes, dropping off at all stops along the way. The free travel from Oram Avenue will apply between 8pm and 8.30pm. 

Find bus maps and timetables on the Metro website.

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