Turn Up The Heat
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A Month of Spicy Sounds, Sights & Bites in the Central City.
August 2022
Ōtautahi Christchurch
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Turn Up
The Flair
Christchurch Central City is bringing the heat this winter. Our city will come alive with a festival programme full of roaming characters, comedy, cabaret, drag, variety shows, family events, musical theatre and fiery food.
Bring the whānau and an adventurous spirit for sizzling sensory experiences throughout August
Featured Events
Turn Up The Tiny Top
27 August 2022, 4.30pm
Little High
Four local legends from the golden days of the World Buskers Festival reunite in a variety show of epic proportions. Bringing you laughs, gasps and cheers and warming the cockles of your heart.
Turn Up The Fun with Michal
27 August 2022, 11.30am
Little High
Join Michal for a 30-minute fun, interactive music show for under 5's that will have you singing and smiling and dancing along.
The Keith Preene Request Hour
26 August 2022, 8pm
Little High
Keith has got a case of the hits and it’s your fault. Send in your requests live to the studio and Keith will oblige. Featuring The Steely Dan Hour and all the hits from the beginning of time through to today.
Chilli Circus
26 August 2022, 6.30pm
Little High
As winter comes to an end our circus springs to life! Cirko Kali brings a funtastic show for all ages featuring painting, puppetry, and acrobatic shenanigans to warm your minestrone.
Turn Up The Heat
27 August 2022, 8.30pm
Little High
Throw away your winter woolies as the tent gets hot as hell. In a fiery late night spectacular, step right up to the wild side of the festival. Our variety legends let loose with thrills, chills and skills to blow your mind and tantalise your senses.
Turn Up
The Heat
Discover the wild world of spice in the Central City. Whether you wanna flirt with tame jalapenos or go to the depths of habaneros, we've got something to set your mouth afire with a range of taste sensations from your favourite Central City restaurants, bars and cafés. All will battle it out for spice supremacy.
Explore the flavours and rate each spicy creation to go into the draw to win a dream Christchurch staycation! How much heat can you handle?
Mild
Very Spicy
Dishes of the day
Three Fires (E Toru Nga Ahi)
Three Fires is a triumvirate of heat: Warming local friend - horopito; cozy numbing - Szechuan pepper; and smoldering smokey chilli.
Pizza Trap
Available during opening hours
Ring of Fire Margarita
Spicy Beer and Burger Offer
Boo’s
Available during opening hours – $18
It's all in the name with this hot and spicy margarita. El Jimador Tequila is shaken with Cointreau, cream of coconut, pineapple, lime and tabasco.
Chilli Hot Chocolate
Gelato & Tea
Available during opening hours – $6
If you want something that will warm your whole body up with just one sip, try this Chilli Hot Chocolate from Gelato & Tea at Riverside Market.
Bloody Mary’s Bar, Lounge and Grill
Daily, 10:00am-10.00pm – $29
Our famous buttermilk fried chicken burger just received an upgrade, with the addition of hot sauce! Throw in a Tiger beer to settle the spice.
Jalapeno Poppers Dog
Craft Eats/12 Bar
Available during opening hours – $16
A classic frankfurter po boy with frame grilled popper filling, garnished with Jalapeño poppers and Jalapeño corn chips.
Turn Up
The Heat
