Edmonds Band Rotunda
| Edmonds Band Rotunda | |
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Edmonds Band Rotunda in 2024 | |
Interactive map of the Edmonds Band Rotunda area | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | High Renaissance |
| Location | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 43°31′40″S 172°38′20″E / 43.52786°S 172.63894°E |
| Opened | 11 November 1929 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Victor Hean |
| Designated | 11 November 1981 |
| Reference no. | 1865 |
The Edmonds Band Rotunda is a rotunda in Christchurch, New Zealand. Created by baking powder manufacturer Thomas Edmonds in 1929 to celebrate his 50th year of living in the city, it was used initially as a place for brass bands to play music. It was converted to a restaurant in the 1980s. The 2010 and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes caused significant damage to the rotunda, and it had to be deconstructed. After being rebuilt, the rotunda re-opened in 2021 and is now used for performances.
The rotunda has been listed with Heritage New Zealand as a Category 2 historic place since 1981.