Welcome to The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.
Dating back to 1877, The Arts Centre has a rich history and an exciting future.
Located in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch, The Arts Centre is an Aotearoa New Zealand landmark – home to galleries, museums, cinemas, boutique retailers, artisan eateries and bars, engaging events, stunning venues and much more.
Quiz Night Fundraiser
Get yourself and your most knowledgeable friends and family along to a fun Quiz Night fundraising evening to benefit The Arts Centre.
Find out moreBrave Caitlin Smith's Imaginary Band
Thursday 20 May Great Hall
Arts on Tour presents Brave Caitlin Smith’s Imaginary Band featuring, Caitlin Smith (piano and vocals), Mark Laurent (guitar) and Steve Cournane (percussion and cymbals) performing jazz and folk music
What's behind the door? Architecture at The Arts Centre
15 & 16 May 2021 School of Art
An educational programme which is part of OPEN CHCH, ideally suited for young people aged 8 -12 years old who are interested in architecture.
Urban Wild Taste Walk with Peter Langlands
Saturday 8 May 2021 North Quad
We usually navigate the city using our eyes, but what if we were guided by our sense of taste? This walk explores flavours that can be found within the city where many edible plants grow.
A Multisensory Meander with Jo Burzynska
Saturday 22 May 2021 North Quad
Join multisensory artist and researcher, Jo Burzynska on a playful pedestrian exploration of urban space guided not by the eye or down well-trodden paths, but by the non-visual senses.
Open Christchurch 2021
15 & 16 May 2021 Arts Centre wide
Open Christchurch is a one-weekend-only festival of exceptional architecture.
Free
Bedrock
15 April – 30 May 2021 Ground floor, Registry Additions
The Physics Room presents Bedrock by Emerita Baik, Maia McDonald, and Nââwié Tutugoro
Free
Simon Edwards Picturesque
15 April - 16 May 2021 Library
Riffing in the continuum between wilderness sublime and the beautifully balanced peaceful, is Simon Edwards’ new exhibition Picturesque.
Free
Art Of The Record
Monday 17 – Sunday 23 May First floor, Boys’ High
The NZ Music Commission are presenting, an exhibition of album artwork by NZ artists and musicians to celebrate the art of recorded music, coinciding with the 21st anniversary of NZ Music Month.
Free
FromThePit 2021
Tuesday 25 - Sunday 30 May First floor, Boys’ High
FromThePit is an annual curated exhibition of music photography featuring images of New Zealand musicians captured by some of the best music photographers in the country.
Free
What's Here
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.