Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Venue

The Great Hall

Christchurch

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Fri, 30 Oct

8:30pm

About this event

Candlelight brings Queen and ABBA to life under gentle glow at The Great Hall. This is a tribute concert — string quartet arrangements of both acts' biggest tracks, from Bohemian Rhapsody to Dancing Queen. 60 minutes, doors 30 mins early. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Set Times

Starts 8:30pm

Queen vs. ABBA ★ TBA

Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Queen vs. ABBA start?

The show at The Great Hall is listed to start at 8:30pm on Friday, 30 October 2026. Set times for Queen vs. ABBA haven't been announced, and a listed start is often when doors open. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

Where is The Great Hall located?

The Great Hall is located at Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch, NZ.

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