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.
Roaring 20s Soirée
The Friends of the Arts Centre invite you to a dazzling fundraising event!
Find out moreDenise Wallace and Beau Jack Imua Key Artists Talk
Monday 27 March Great Hall
Ōtautahi Weavers, Te Rōpu Raranga Whatu o Aotearoa and Te Matatiki Toi Ora, The Arts Centre are honoured to welcome and host renowned Tohunga Toi Indigenous Artists, Denise Wallace from Chugach Sugpia
Free
Natalia & Yuri
2 April Great Hall
We are thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed violinists
Natalia Lomeiko and Yuri Zhislin to Christchurch.
The Boy with Wings
Wednesday 19 April 2023 Great Hall
The Boy with Wings - Using puppetry, songs, storytelling, and exquisite hand-crafted sets that magically unfold out of boxes.
What's behind the door? Architecture at The Arts Centre
Sunday 7 May 2023 School of Art
An educational programme which is part of OPEN CHCH, ideally suited for young people aged 8 -12 years old who are interested in architecture.
Keep Moving
Until 31 March 2023 First floor, Boys’ High
A collaboration from Dave Shepherd photography and Maxine Burney acrylic.
Free
Backdirt
9 March - 21 April 2023 Ground floor, Registry Additions
An exhibition by Priscilla Rose Howe and Daniel John Corbett Sanders.
Free
The Watchers
Tuesday 28 March - Sunday 2 April First floor, Boys’ High
Fascinating exhibition based on the Book of Enoch by figurative artist, Meg Maguire.
Free
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2023
Specific Mondays Great Hall
Your annual line-up of renowned local, national, and international musicians playing a curated selection of lunchtime concerts in the picturesque Great Hall.
Art Pop-Up Store
Tuesday 4 - Sunday 9 April First floor, Boys’ High
Christchurch collaborative arts practice Anne Visser + Suzy Abbott will be exhibiting in the format of a Pop-Up Store at Pūmanawa Gallery.
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.