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!

Read more

Friends Fundraising Garden Tour 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.

Read more

The Arts Centre Shop

Shop for unique gifts and exclusive Arts Centre inspired designs by local artists this festive season.

Read more

Outdoor Cinema 2025

Two blockbuster summer weekends of movies. Rally your friends and whānau, up to three movies per night. Check the programme for suitability ratings – early screenings are generally suitable for children.

Read more

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.

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.


Outdoor Cinema 2025

Fri 3 - Sun 5 & Fri 10 - Sun 12 January 2025 North Quad

Two blockbuster summer weekends of movies.  Rally your friends and whānau, up to three movies per night ranging from family friendly to cult classics.


The White Room Pop-up Art Shop

Saturday 30 November - Sunday 15 December First floor, Boys’ High

The White Room’s Pop-up Art Shop is coming to The Arts Centre this festive season. 


Toi Toi Opera – A Christmas Carol

Saturday 21 - Sunday 22 December 2024 Great Hall

Toi Toi Opera brings you an abridged version of Philip Norman’s operatic telling of the Dickens classic. A light-hearted fully-staged musical extravaganza!


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.


Music with Michal Christmas Extravaganza

Friday 20 December 2024 Great Hall

Dance and sing along in this merry musical show featuring classic children’s christmas songs and Michal’s top hits.


The Garden City Christmas Mākete

Saturday 14 December 2024 Market Square

The Garden City Mākete is returning to Ōtautahi for our favourite season of the year!

Free


Voices Co. presents Carols In The Great Hall

Sunday 15 December 2024 Great Hall

The internationally acclaimed Voices Co. bring their lush Pop A Cappella harmonies to the Great Hall for a special concert that's big on Christmas spirit and festive feels!


Festive Holiday Fun Zone

Monday 16 December - Friday 20 December North Quad

Soak up the holiday sun in the North Quad with bubbles, bean bags, outdoor games and more!

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