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.
CIRCUIT Artist Cinema Commissions 2020: Sovereign Pacific / Pacific Sovereigns
Sovereign Pacific / Pacific Sovereigns features five new works for cinema by Rangituhia Hollis, Ana Iti, Alex Monteith, Sione Monu and Gary-Ross Pastrana. Commissioned by CIRCUIT and curated by Singap
Find out moreGreat Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2021
Specific Mondays Great Hall
Enjoy a remarkable line-up of renowned local, national and international artists performing in a beautiful heritage venue.
Easter Mākete
28 March 2021 Market Square
Hop along to The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora’s pre-Easter Mākete for a fun-filled day of boutique shopping.
Free
Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, 2021
4 February to 7 March 2021 Library
The Central Art Gallery showcase the exhibition Te Moana Nui a Kiwa by Michel Tuffery.
Free
Jun Bouterey-Ishido (piano) and Matilde Loureiro (violin)
8 March 2021 Great Hall
Come and listen to these two talented, world class musicians while they are here from Europe.
Yulia (vocalist)
15 March 2021 Great Hall
It is wonderful to welcome internationally acclaimed vocalist Yulia to the Great Hall stage again after her stunning 2020 concert.
John Bevin (jazz trio)
22 March 2021 Great Hall
Sit back, relax and absorb the sultry smooth sounds that will make this concert memorable and leave you wanting more.
Fiona Pears (violin) and Connor Hartley-Hall (guitar)
29 March 2021 Great Hall
Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall share a love of Gypsy jazz.
Natalia Lomeiko (violin) and Sarah Watkins (piano)
Tuesday 6 April 2021 Great Hall
Come and hear internationally acclaimed violinist Natalia Lomeiko and highly regarded pianist Sarah Watkins perform works by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Grieg and Carr.
Owls Do Cry
7 – 9 April 2021 The Gym
Considered the first great New Zealand novel, Janet Frame’s Owls Do Cry follows the story of the Withers siblings, Daphne, Chicks, Toby and Francie, and their lives in small town New Zealand following a family tragedy.
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.