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
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Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 August 2021 The Gym
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
Rutherford's 150th anniversary
Late August 2021 Rutherford’s Den
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ernest, Lord Rutherford's birth.
My Mother the War Hero
Thursday 30 September Great Hall
I’ll Tell You This for Nothing – My Mother the War Hero recounts the tale of Phyllis Garvin, an Irish QA nurse on the WWII battlefields. Phyllis lived most of her life in NZ and was honoured with Franc
Starry Night - Matariki Night Sketch Evening
First Wednesday of the month School of Art
Capture The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora at night in pencil, crayon and pastel.
Entry by donation
Rutherford 150th Birthday Walking Tour
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 September 2021 Clock Tower
A special 150th anniversary guided walking tour led by an actor playing the young Ernest Rutherford. Drawing from his time here as a student and presenting the rich history of this central Ōtautahi
Great 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.
Trevor Jones (vocals, piano)
2 August 2021 Great Hall
As part of the Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2021, Trevor is an acclaimed entertainer and piano man with a fabulous voice. Looking forward to a real treat here!
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.
Remarkable Animal Stories book launch
Saturday 21 August Great Hall
Join us for the release of author Maria Gill and illustrator Emma Huia Lovegrove’s latest book and enjoy true tales that celebrate our furry, feathered, four-footed and fishy friends – fun for the who
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.