Welcome to Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre
Dating back to 1877, The Arts Centre is a thriving community with a rich history
Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, The Arts Centre is run by an independent charitable trust and comprises the largest collection of heritage buildings in the country. It is home to over 70 entities including galleries, museums, cinemas, boutique retailers, artisan eateries and bars, accommodation, engaging events, stunning venues and much more.
Matariki 2026
Let creativity be a guiding star this Matariki. Celebrate Matariki with talented artists from Ōtautahi & beyond, featuring live performances, visual art, kapa haka, night mākete and more.
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Friday 10 July 2026 Great Hall
A trilogy of world-class dance films featuring Māori, Pacific, and Asian creatives by the internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer and filmmaker Daniel Belton.
Mark de Clive-Lowe: SOLO
Thursday 9 July 2026 Great Hall
Jazz Club opens with a rare solo performance from globally acclaimed pianist, producer and live improviser Mark de Clive-Lowe. Expect a breath-taking, intimate, and immersive musical experience.
Jazz Club 2026
Thursdays between 9 July - 1 October 2026 Great Hall
Set to ignite the colder months with rhythm and soul, The Arts Centre Jazz Club returns for its third year.
Kapa Haka with Ngā Toi o Te Rangi
Sunday 12 July 2026 Great Hall
Bring the whole whānau for a taste of this ancient and living Māori artform. Complete with opportunities for audience participation, Ngā Toi o Te Rangi always bring the house down.
Ka Pō, Ka Ao - Waiata by the Fire
Saturday 11 July 2026 Great Hall
Join us for an intimate concert filled with pūrākau and waiata beside the fire, featuring Project Miere and special guests.
He Waiata mā te Katoa
Thursday 9 July 2026 Cloisters Studio
An evening of live waiata as part of Te Whare Tapere’s Matariki programme. Celebrate remembrance, reflection, and kotahitanga through waiata shared for and with community, with an invitation to join.
Mona Vasa in the Great Hall
Saturday 11 July 2026 Great Hall
Mona Vasa is a young singer-songwriter making waves in Ōtautahi's indie music scene, as an alt-folk guitarist, performance poet, mic-clutching crooner, and more.
Kihikihi - He Kūaha Whetū (2026)
Saturday 4 July - Sunday 12 July Cloisters Studio
Jamie Berry's video loop invokes the kihikihi (cicada) as a symbol of time, renewal, and endurance. Be gently transported through He Kūaha Whetū - a doorway to the stars.
Free
SOLD OUT: Kihikihi - Hiwa-i-te-rangi: Live VJ + Audio Set
Tuesday 7 July 2026 Cloisters Studio
Join multidisciplinary artist Jamie Berry for a 45-minute live VJ and audio performance created especially for Matariki at The Arts Centre. This will be followed by an artist kōrero.
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