Matariki 2023

Celebrate Matariki with talented artists from Ōtautahi and beyond.

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Heritage Stargazing

View the Southern Sky through the Townsend Teece Telescope (1864), under the guidance of Townsend astronomers from the University of Canterbury in the restored Observatory Tower.

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Rising Stars 2023

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

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Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2023

Your 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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Make the most of your visit to The Arts Centre by enjoying one on of our arts, culture, shopping and food-filled visitor itineraries.

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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.

Friends Fundraising Tour of the Engineering Buildings

Saturday 17 June North Quad

Join the Friends of the Arts Centre for a special guided 'behind the scenes' fundraising tour of two newly restored Engineering buildings. 


Annual Public Meeting

Monday 12 June 2023 Rutherford’s Den

This meeting provides an opportunity for you and our stakeholders to hear about our key successes, challenges and financial performance in 2022.

Free


Matariki 2023

3 – 20 Hōngongoi July 2023 Arts Centre wide

Nau mai, haere mai, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre invites you to celebrate Matariki 2023 with us.


Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2023

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.


Rising Stars Concert Series 2023

On specific Tuesdays Great Hall

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


Resourceful skills workshops

Throughout the year Boys’ High

Social enterprise Rekindle creates opportunities for resourcefulness, or making what we need from what we have around us, through a variety of workshops.


Messing the Field: New works by Jamie Te Heuheu and Leigh Martin

18 May – 18 June 2023 Library

Colour field painting has a long rich history. Come and see how Jamie Te Heuheu and Leigh Martin very handsomely play the field.

Free


Heritage Stargazing

Every Friday night during Winter, 5 May - 22 Sep 2023 Observatory, Biology and Physics

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


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