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Introducing The Stadium Social: A Spring Long Lunch at One NZ Stadium

One New Zealand Stadium is hosting The Stadium Social: A Spring Long Lunch on Friday 20 November, and it's shaping up to be one of the best ways to spend an afternoon this spring. It's a long-lunch experience at Christchurch's newest venue, offering excellent food, great company and a reason to get dressed up.

Running from 12pm to 4pm, guests can look forward to a sharing-style menu from Executive Chef Dan Shanks, built around the best of seasonal produce and made for passing around the table, all overlooking the field of play for one of the best views in the stadium. Mediterranean-style theming by Kim Chan will set the tone for the afternoon, with DJ Fairbrother on the decks keeping the energy up. Guests can also enjoy the Aperol Spritz activation and capture the moment at the 360 photobooth, with prizes and giveaways throughout the afternoon. Beverages are included as part of a four-hour premium package, and the dress code is Spring Cocktail, so it's a chance to dress up and make a day of it.

Details

Date: Friday 20 November 2026
Time: 12pm–4pm
Venue: One New Zealand Stadium, 218 Madras Street, Christchurch Central City
Price: $169 + GST per person
Includes: Sharing-style lunch, four-hour premium beverage package, live DJ, prizes and giveaways
Dress code: Spring Cocktail

Suited to Corporate and Group Bookings

The format is designed for corporate entertaining, team functions and end-of-year celebrations, offering a lively alternative to the usual boardroom lunch or restaurant booking. Its per-person ticketing structure removes the need for minimum numbers or catering arrangements typically associated with private group bookings, making it easy for businesses of any size to get involved.

For smaller workplaces, The Stadium Social is an excellent option for this year's Christmas celebrations. Rather than juggling venue bookings, catering and entertainment separately, teams can simply book their tickets and show up to a ready-made afternoon of great food, flowing drinks, live music and a genuine sense of occasion, all at one of Christchurch's most exciting new venues. With other groups celebrating alongside them, smaller teams get the buzz and energy of a much bigger event, without having to organise or pay for one themselves.