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.
Christchurch Heritage Festival 2021 at The Arts Centre
People and Places- Our Stories Revealed. View an exhibition about The Wonderful Wizard of Christchurch, hear our cultural narritve and how we're engaging with Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and learn about our Woven
Find out moreRutherford's 150th anniversary
Sunday 9 - Tuesday 19 October 2021 Rutherford’s Den
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ernest, Lord Rutherford's birth.
The Arts Centre Sculpture Festival
12th – 26th November 2021 Arts Centre wide
Celebrate our city's creativity at the annual Arts Centre Sculpture Festival.
Understorey by The Green Lab
18 August - 18 October 2021 The Gym
Understorey is a new project from The Green Lab: a free to access, community, events, co-working, and collaboration space.
Free
Dave Shepherd - Canterbury Scenes
Thursday 29 July to Sunday 25 September First floor, Boys’ High
Maxine Burney Studio/Gallery will display a special photography exhibition by local photographer and Arts Canterbury member, Dave Shepherd.
Free
Martin Riseley (violin) and Michael Endres (piano)
Monday 27 September Great Hall
These highly respected, professional musicians will present a superb lunchtime concert.
Nature’s Gifts by Doreen Darnell
Wednesday 8 September to Sunday 3 October First floor, Boys’ High
Maxine Burney Studio/Gallery will display this stunning still life acrylic exhibition by Doreen Darnell.
Free
Writing the City with Nathan Joe
Saturday 2 October School of Art
A beginner-friendly workshop exploring what it means to write about the city you live in, whether that is the home you left behind, the home you’ve returned to, or the home you are building from scrat
Free
Dramatic Skies 2: Cumulus by NZ Trio
NEW DATE Saturday 2 October Great Hall
Cumulus maps a dramatic voyage, from deep melancholy touched with hints of hope in the Grieg, through a quirky reflection of Ravel’s life and music from Schifrin’s unique point of view.
Aeolus Saxophone Collective
4th October 2021 Great Hall
Come and enjoy the talents of the Aeolus Saxophone Collective as part of the Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series
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.