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.
Jazz Club
Combining an unforgettable venue with music that sparkles, The Arts Centre Jazz Club delivers an authentic jazz lovers' experience.
Find out moreAnnual Public Meeting
Monday 29 July 2024 Rutherford’s Den
This meeting provides an opportunity for you and our stakeholders to hear about our key successes, challenges and financial performance in 2023.
Free
Asian Arts Festival
Saturday 27 July 2024 Great Hall
A celebration of Asian arts and cultures at The Arts Centre.
Rising Stars Concert Series 2024
On specific Tuesdays Great Hall
Rising Stars is a Tuesday lunchtime concert series that focuses on encouraging, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians.
Arts Centre Chamber Series: Voices of Ōtākaro
Wednesday 28 August Great Hall
Voices of Ōtākaro is a special chamber presentation which celebrates the power of verse set to melody
Not as simple as it sounds
Tuesday 6 - Saturday 11 August 2024 Great Hall
‘Not as simple as it sounds’, offers an intimate and powerful act of mourning dedicated to each one of the estimated 100,000 homosexuals who were discriminated against, imprisoned and killed during th
Free
'Social Commentary' by James Palmer | Maxine Burney Art Studio and Gallery
Wed 7 August - Wed 31 August 2024 First floor, Boys’ High
Explore James Palmer's gallery to experience the depth and dynamism of his Expressionist paintings, each piece offering a glimpse into the artist's imaginative and emotive world.
Free
SEASON SOLD OUT: Heritage Stargazing from the Observatory Tower 2024
Every Friday night during Winter, 12 April - 27 September 2024 Observatory, Biology and Physics
Experience stargazing through the Townsend Teece Telescope in the Observatory Tower (1896) with astronomers from the University of Canterbury.
Jazz Club: River City Jazzmen
Thursday 1 August 2024 Great Hall
Dedicated to authentic Dixieland standards whilst embracing a range of inviting rhythms and their own interpretations of some well-known numbers.
Jazz Club: Jennine Bailey, Andy Genge and Mike Story
Thursday 8 August 2024 Cloisters Studio
Join Jennine and her fabulous band on this jazz and blues inspired journey of Beatles classics.
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.