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.
Secret science wordsearch
Monday 30 March - Monday 13 April
Complete our Rutherford's Den wordsearch and find the secret word to go in the draw to win a 'Never Trust an Atom' t-shirt.
Bring Rutherford's Den to life
Monday 30 March - Monday 13 April
Use your creative skills and bring Rutherford's Den lecture theatre and a flock of quirky native birds from Aotearoa New Zealand to life!
Music with Michal: The Arts Centre edition
Saturday 11 April
New Zealand songwriter and performer Michal Bush will excite and delight you and your little ones in the interactive session.
Free
Central to the Soul (2019)
Much more than a Music Film
Much more than a music film by Bill Morris and Arts On Tour NZ
Free
School holidays online
Saturday 28 March - Monday 13 April
Enjoy these FREE online Arts Centre school holiday activities.
Fantastic Feasts
06 April 2019 - 30 August 2020 Chemistry
Explore food in the ancient world, examining what ancient Greeks and Romans ate, food-divinity connections, and their feasting traditions.
Free
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2020
Specific Mondays Great Hall
March, April and May concerts have been cancelled. Concerts from June onward are still happening at this stage. We are also exploring options to bring some concerts online, watch this space!
Resourceful skills workshops
Throughout the year Boys’ High
Social enterprise Rekindle creates opportunities for resourcefulness, or making what we need from what we have around us, through a variety of workshops.
Michael Lawrence (piano)
8 June 2020 Great Hall
We are thrilled to have Michael return to the Great Hall stage where he will be performing favourite works by Beethoven, Chopin and Bartók.
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.