Festive Fun
Wednesday 6 - Sunday 17 December 2023
Venue: Te Matatiki Toi Ora
This holiday season our Festive Fun programme features opera, concerts, singalongs, story time, Christmas shopping, and a sleigh-load more!
Let us help you get into the holiday spirit with extra big dose of Christmas cheer.
Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups
Sunday 15 October, 12 November & 10 December 2023 Engineering
The cosiest nights of the year. Snuggle up with a hot chocolate as Lizzie Tollemache's smoke and honey voice tells you folktales by candlelight. Find out more
Toi Toi Opera - A Christmas Carol
Sunday 17 December 2023 North Quad
Just in time for Christmas, Toi Toi Opera brings you an operatic telling of the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. Find out more
A Woolston Brass Christmas
Sunday 10 December 2023 North Quad
Celebrate Christmas with the entire Woolston Brass family. Find out more
A Christmas Fandango
Sunday 10 December 2023 Great Hall
Philip Aldridge and Juanita Hepi present a selection of Christmas writings to amuse and edify. Find out more
A Very Jazzy Christmas
Wednesday 13 December 2023 Great Hall
Get ready to swing into the festive season as Symposium Dectet and guest vocalists present a sensational Christmas concert. Find out more
Carols around the Piano
Wednesday 6 & 13 December 2023 Great Hall
Sing to your hearts content in a traditional Christmas singalong around the piano with Arts Centre creative director and pianist, Chris Archer. Find out more
Voices Co. Concert - Carols in the Great Hall
Saturday 16 December 2023 Great Hall
Back by popular demand, the award-winning Voices Co. returns to the Great Hall to bring Ōtautahi another stunning night of festive music and traditional carols. Find out more
Rutherford's Den Free Tour
Monday 18 - Friday 22 December Ground floor, Clock Tower
Join Arts Centre staff for a free 20-minute guided tour of Rutherford's Den tailored for children. Find out more
Christmas Holiday Fun Zone
Monday 18 - Friday 22 December North Quad
Enjoy outdoor lawn games, play a tune on the community piano and lounge on the beanbags while socking up the heritage surroundings. Find out more
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Open Air
October 2023 - February 2024 Arts Centre wide
Enjoy the arts outdoors soaking in the summer vibes.
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.
Open Air
October 2023 - February 2024 Arts Centre wide
Enjoy the arts outdoors soaking in the summer vibes.
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.