Jazz Club

Combining an unforgettable venue with music that sparkles, The Arts Centre Jazz Club delivers an authentic jazz lovers' experience.

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Heritage Stargazing

View the Southern Sky through the Victorian-era Townsend Teece Telescope, under the guidance of Townsend astronomers from the University of Canterbury.

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Rising Stars 2025

An emerging young musicians lunchtime concert series.

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Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts 2025

An annual line-up of renowned local, national, and international musicians playing a curated selection of lunchtime concerts in the picturesque Great Hall.

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The Arts Centre Shop

Shop for unique gifts and exclusive Arts Centre inspired designs by local artists.

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Welcome to Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre

Dating back to 1877, The Arts Centre is a thriving community with a rich history


Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, The Arts Centre is run by an independent charitable trust and comprises the largest collection of heritage buildings in the country. It is home to over 70 entities including galleries, museums, cinemas, boutique retailers, artisan eateries and bars, accommodation, engaging events, stunning venues and much more.

Kidsfest 2025

Saturday 28 June - Sunday 13 July 2025 Arts Centre wide

KidsFest is an annual festival programme for Canterbury children held during the winter school holidays. KidsFest offers many exciting events and activities and is co-ordinated by the Christchurch Cit


Book (Fight) Club

Sunday 27 July & 31 August 2025 Cloisters Studio

It's a book club.
It's a fight club.
It's a book fight club.


Heritage Stargazing

Every Friday night during Winter, 11 April - 26 September 2025 Observatory, Biology and Physics

Experience stargazing through the Townsend Teece Telescope in the Observatory Tower (1896) with astronomers from the University of Canterbury.


Asian Arts Festival

Sunday 13 July 2025 Great Hall

A vibrant celebration of Asian arts and cultures, showcasing music, theatre, dance, a children's fashion show, stand up comedy, workshops, food, art market, cultural performances and more.


Rising Stars Concert Series 2025

On specific Tuesdays Great Hall

Rising Stars is a Tuesday lunchtime concert series that focuses on encouraging, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians.


Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2025

Specific Mondays Great Hall

Your annual line-up of renowned local, national, and international musicians playing a curated selection of lunchtime concerts in the picturesque Great Hall.


CANCELLED - Build and Bond - two evenings for adults to get creative with LEGO® Bricks

Tuesday 1 July - Thursday 3 July 2025 School of Art

Bring your friends together for an exciting LEGO® Bricks adventure!


KidsFest: Heritage Stargazing at the Observatory Tower 2025

Thu 10 & 17 July 2025 Observatory, Biology and Physics

Experience stargazing from the Observatory Tower (1896) at The Arts Centre. Join us for a short 30-minute experience to view the Southern Sky through the Victorian-era Townsend Teece Telescope.


Book launch: My throat/a shelter

Thursday 24 July Ground floor, Registry Additions

My throat/a shelter is a new publication by The Physics Room. It developed from the 2023 exhibition, curated by Amy Weng.

Free


New Zealand-made homewares and gifts.

Frances Nation is a store specialising in Aotearoa New Zealand-made homewares and gifts of quality craftsmanship, authenticity and longevity.

Frances Nation Shop

Ground floor, Boys’ High,

Worcester Boulevard

Open 7 days, 10:00AM - 5:00PM