Altiora Live

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

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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.

'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


Latin Street Festival

Sunday 10 November, 2024 Market Square

Join Viva la Vida Events on Sunday, November 10th at the Christchurch Arts Centre for an unforgettable celebration of Latin culture!

Free


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.


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.


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.


Laser Maze!

Wednesday 20 November 2024 Cloisters Studio

Scientists from Te Whai Ao are bringing the ultimate afterschool challenge to Ōtautahi for ONE DAY ONLY!

Free


River City Jazzmen featuring Naomi Ferguson

Sunday 24 November 2024 Great Hall

It is with the greatest of pleasure that the River City Jazzmen announce a Jazz-date in our iconic Arts Centre’s Great Hall with the multi-talented and stylish chanteuse Naomi Ferguson


Arts Centre Guided Walking Tours

Wednesday to Sunday Clock Tower

Enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour of The Arts Centre and discover the rich history of this heritage site.


The Seekers Mākete

Every Saturday 10am - 4pm Market Square

Welcome to Seekers Mākete, a market where artisanal craft, gourmet street food & live entertainment comes together every Saturday!

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 Home

Ground floor, Boys’ High,

Worcester Boulevard

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