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.
DANCE DANCED DANCING (2021)
DANCE DANCED DANCING (2021), presented by Footnote New Zealand Dance and choreographed by Josie Archer & Kosta Bogoievski, takes the essence of their 2020 ChoreoCo work New Dance Group and blows it up
Find out moreRutherford's 150th anniversary
Late August 2021 Rutherford’s Den
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ernest, Lord Rutherford's birth.
03 Sessions
Thursday 5 August 2021 The Gym
Hermione Johnson (AKL) with Reuben Derrick // Aonachd (Noel Meek & Jonty O'Connor) in a special pop-up 03 Session at The Gym
Friends Fundraising Film Night
Wednesday 11 August West Lecture
Join the Friends of the Arts Centre for a Fundraising Film Night in aid of The Arts Centre.
Carrie Zhang (mezzo-soprano) and Chris Archer (piano)
9th August 2021 Great Hall
Enjoy the musical talents of Chris Archer and Carrie Zhang as part of the Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2021.
Dave Shepherd - Canterbury Scenes
Thursday 29 July to Sunday 29 August First floor, Boys’ High
Maxine Burney Studio/Gallery will display a special photography exhibition by local photographer and Arts Canterbury member, Dave Shepherd.
Free
Douglas Mews (harpsichord), Mark Menzies (violin) and Tomas Hurnik (cello)
23rd August 2021 Great Hall
As part of the Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2021, Douglas, Thomas and Mark come together to form a dynamic trio.
Asher Newbery
Thursday 29 July - Sunday 29 August 2021 Library
Join The Central Art Gallery showcasing Lyttelton artist Asher Newbery.
Free
Te Waka Whaka Hou The Canoe of the Rebuild
2021 North Quad
Riki Manuel was part of Arts Waka, and created this beautiful Waka from earthquake rubble.
Free
Surfacing by Emily Parr
31 July – 5 September 2021 Ground floor, Registry Additions
Surfacing is a Physics Room exhibition of large-scale 35mm film photographs by Emily Parr (Ngāi Te Rangi, Moana, Pākehā).
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.