Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2025
Specific Mondays
Time
1.10PM – 1.50PM
Venue: Great Hall, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Bouelvard
The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series is your annual line-up of renowned local, national, and international musicians playing a curated selection of lunchtime concerts in the picturesque Great Hall.
Listen to the musical genius of Michael Endres, Trio Kagura, Ali Harper, Kate Taylor, Yulia, Nanny Assis and many more.
How do I get tickets?
In advance
Book your tickets online. Scroll down and select the concert you wish to attend and click on 'Find out more' to book your ticket.
On the day
Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert if not sold out prior.
Reserving Seats
Purchasing a ticket to a Great Hall lunchtime concert guarantees you a seat to watch the performance. If you have a specific seat you prefer, please come early to reserve that seat. There is no formal reserve seating process, concerts are by general admission. Enquiries to concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
Become a member of the Friends
Become a member of the Concerts for Christchurch Friends or Friends of the Arts Centre to receive special $15 tickets.
Artists, venues and dates are subject to change.
Concerts
Performances take place in the Great Hall of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre from 1.10pm to 1.50pm on the following dates:
Ali Harper
Monday 14 July, 2025 Great Hall
Let Ali (vocals) with Tom Rainey (piano) and Michael Story (bass) treat you to a lunchtime filled with jazz standards, musical theatre, and other entertaining morsels. Find out more
Canterbury Trio
Monday 21 July, 2025 Great Hall
A rare opportunity to hear three superb musicians together. Michael Endres (piano) is joined by Edith Salzmann (cello) and Mark Menzies (violin) for this world-class event. Find out more
Tony Chen Lin - Piano
Sunday 27 July, 2025 Great Hall
Tony Chen Lin brings award-winning piano mastery to the Great Hall Lunchtime Concert. Find out more
Douce Ambiance Quartet
Monday 4 August, 2025 Great Hall
The versatile Christchurch quartet comprises of Cathy irons (violin), Dan Robertson (piano), Dougal Canard (double bass, guitar) and Doug Brush (drums). Explore multiple music genres. Find out more
Francesca Khalifa (piano)
Monday 18 August, 2025 Great Hall
Welcome New York musical sensation Francesca Khalifa (piano) back to the Great Hall stage, where last time she was greeted with rapturous applause and a standing ovation. Find out more
Andrew Sords: Romance of the Violin
Monday 1 September, 2025 Great Hall
Works by Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Sarasate and more played by Andrew Sords, violin (Ohio, U.S) and Cheryl Duvall, piano (Toronto, Canada). Find out more
Michael Endres (piano)
Monday 8 September, 2025 Great Hall
Internationally acclaimed pianist Michael Endres is always a highlight, with a repertoire ranging from Mozart and Schubert to Gershwin. Find out more
Kate Taylor (vocalist)
Monday 15 September, 2025 Great Hall
From the timeless elegance of Ella Fitzgerald to the soulful melodies of Adele, Kate Taylor will fill your lunchtime with exquisite song. Find out more
Natalia Lomeiko (violin) & Sarah Watkins (piano)
Monday 22 September, 2025 Great Hall
For this Great Hall lunchtime concert, Natalia Lomeiko is joined by pianist Sarah Watkins, who has been an official pianist for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition since its inception. Find out more
Pandemonium (percussion)
Tuesday 23 September 2025 Great Hall
Join Brett Painter, Roanna Funcke, and Jeremy Thin as they showcase their percussive prowess in a vibrant celebration of rhythm and sound. Find out more
Suzanne Lynch & Elizabeth Braggins
Monday 3 November, 2025 Great Hall
The legendary Suzanne Lynch (The Chicks, The Lady Killers) and Elizabeth Braggins will regale you with tales and musical tributes. Find out more
A Festive Lunchtime
Monday 1 December 2025 Great Hall
Join Jennine Bailey (jazz vocalist), Tom Rainey (piano) and Michael Story (bass) on a smooth musical journey to round off 2025 in festive fashion.
Find out more
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