Altiora Live

Pub gigs every Thursday in November. Different band, different style each week: blues, funk, jazz, and swing.

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Festive Fun 2024

This holiday season our Festive Fun programme features opera, concerts, singalongs, Holiday Fun Zone, decoration painting, Christmas shopping, and a sleigh-load more!

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The Arts Centre Shop

Now open. Shop for unique gifts and exclusive designs by local artists.

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Rising Stars

A Tuesday lunchtime concert series in the Great Hall that showcases emerging young musicians.

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Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2024

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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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.

Cubbin Concert

Thursday 28 November - Sunday 1 December 2024 Cloisters Studio

Join Cubbin Theatre Company and friends for a joyous musical experience created especially for 1-5 year olds.


Friends Fundraising Garden Tour 2024

Sunday 8 December 2024

Join the Friends of the Arts Centre for a special garden tour of Casa Rossa, a fantastic 5* “Garden of National Significance” in West Melton.


Carols with the Chorus

Friday 6 December 2024 Great Hall

Come join members of the Christchurch City Chorus as they share a variety of Christmas carols in 4-part harmony. Sing along to your favourites, or sit back and let the beautiful harmonies wash over yo

Free


Festive Fun 2024

Thursday 28 November - Saturday 22 December 2024 Arts Centre wide

Have the most wonderful time of your year at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora this holiday season with loads of festive activities, performances and magic for you and you whānau to enjoy. 


'Meet Me in the Bathroom' by Emily Hartley-Skudder

Saturday 19 October - Saturday 30 November 2024 Arts Centre wide

An exhibition of selected works to be found in entranceways to the bathrooms throughout Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.

Free


Festive Fun Clown Workshop

Saturday 7 December 2024 Cloisters Studio

Get started in clowning with the masterful Carrot and Pickle! Fun and laughs while you learn


Rising Stars Concert Series 2024

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.


A Very Jazzy Christmas

Wednesday 11 December 2024 Great Hall

Jingle your bells, deck your halls and mistle your toes, last year was a sell-out so be quick for an unforgettable evening of Christmas classics and seasonal songs.


Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2024

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.


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 Home

Ground floor, Boys’ High,

Worcester Boulevard

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