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.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
“Send in the Clowns” is Stephen Sondheim’s most famous and best loved song, but few know the story behind it. Revel in the musical and watch a stellar cast share this exquisite piece of theatre.
Find out moreAlbi and The Wolves
Thursday 26 May 2022 Great Hall
Albi & The Wolves set fire to stages and fill hearts with hope with their energetic and relatable alternative indie folk songs.
Anaerobic Video by CIRCUIT Artist Moving Image
Monday 2 – Tuesday 31 May Great Hall
Anaerobic Video is a programme of ten video works presented by CIRCUIT Artist Moving Image shown between 2016 and 2022 on Masons Screen, Wellington’s public video art screen.
Free
Heritage Meets Harmony
Sunday 22 May Great Hall
Following a sell-out concert in December, The Arts Centre is thrilled to again be partnering with local pop a cappella specialists Voices Co. for another stunning concert, where Heritage Meets Harmony
Artist talk: Jo Burzynska
Wednesday 25 May 2022 First floor, Boys’ High
Join multimedia artist, Jo Burzynska for a hands-, nose-, and ears-on exploration of her exhibition, “What might we find when we stop looking?”. The show is the culmination of a three-month project th
Free
CMNZ presents Tararua - Bird Like Men
Saturday 28 May Great Hall
A multimedia performance weaving together sound worlds from both te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
10 – 18 June 2022 Great Hall
“Send in the Clowns” is Stephen Sondheim’s most famous and best loved song, but few know the story behind it. Revel in the musical and watch a stellar cast share this exquisite piece of theatre.
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2022
Specific Mondays Great Hall
Enjoy a remarkable line-up of renowned local, national and international artists performing in a beautiful heritage venue.
Te Waka Whaka Hou The Canoe of the Rebuild
2022 First floor, Boys’ High
Riki Manuel was part of Arts Waka, and created this beautiful Waka from earthquake rubble.
Free
Kunstautomat - Art Vending Machine
South Quad
A new Kunstautomat – art vending machine – has been installed in the South Quad and is the first of its kind to make its way to these shores.
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.