Riverside Market is celebrating its 5th birthday this Saturday 28th September! Five years ago, Riverside Market opened its doors, bringing a heartbeat back to the city. It is more than a place for a tasty meal; it is a bustling community hub where local producers and restaurateurs with a shared love for producing quality food and Christchurch come together.

 In honour of this milestone and our dedicated stallholders, we're throwing a birthday party with activities for young and old. 

Below is the party schedule:

Morning
From 9.30am: 1,000 cupcakes for children to decorate, upstairs near the Riverside Cantina. While cupcakes last, this a daytime and activity and for children only. 
10-12pm: Facepainting, the Butterfly Princess and Strawberry Fairy will be facepainting children, upstairs near the Riverside Cantina.
11am-2pm: The Peace Train will be running. This brightly coloured children's train was donated to Christchurch by musician Yusuf Islam (formerly known Cat Stevens) following the Christchurch Mosque attacks. This beloved feature of Christchurch is often seen on Sunday mornings at Hagley Park.

Afternoon and Evening
12pm: Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger will cut the birthday cake.
12pm: Lion Dancers, the Qiao Yi Lion Dance team with be performing with George Chan. 
2pm-4pm: Circus School, the Butterfly Princess and Strawberry Fairy will be entertaining children with the circus school, upstairs near the Riverside Cantina.
5-7pm: Sideling Swing Jazz band, playing outside.
6.30-8.30pm: Live music, the internationally acclaimed Molly Pawson will be playing live upstairs, Molly is a rising star in music, last year she opened for Robbie Williams at his sold out shows.

Please note timings may change.