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.
School Holiday Fun
Spring into a world of excitement these school holidays with circus fun, vibrant workshops and artistic adventures.
Sculpture Festival 2024
Saturday 5 – Sunday 20 October 2024 Great Hall
Sculptural pieces by some of the country’s best artists in ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, glass and mixed media, on show and on sale.
Free
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.
Jazz Club
18 July – 12 September 2024 Great Hall
Combining an unforgettable venue with music that sparkles, The Arts Centre Jazz Club delivers an authentic jazz lovers' experience.
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.
Christchurch Heritage Festival 2024 at The Arts Centre
Saturday 12 October - Monday 28 October (Labour Day) 2024 Arts Centre wide
Join us in exploring the heritage of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre over the Christchurch Heritage Festival 2024.
Tiny Conversations
Tuesday 17 September 2024 Cloisters Studio
Tiny Fest invites you to an embodied conversation about Capoeira Angola with Mestre Roxinho. In a dialogue between stories and body movement.
Free
Anna Hoetjes and Sharolyn Kimmorley AM (soprano, piano)
Monday 23 September 2024 Great Hall
The duo will perform a programme of songs and arias including works by Strauss, Hahn and Schubert.
The Life Cycle of Māhina by Michel Tuffery
Thursday 29 August - Saturday 28 September Library
The life cycle of Māhina is an eagerly anticipated exhibition of new works by Michel Tuffery – including woodcut prints, graphite drawings, and metal sculptures – inspired by Michel’s recent involveme
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.