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.
Latin Street Festival
Sunday 10 November, 2024 Market Square
Join Viva la Vida Events on Sunday, November 10th at the Christchurch Arts Centre for an unforgettable celebration of Latin culture!
Free
Friends Fundraising Garden Tour 2024
Sunday 8 December 2024
Join the Friends of the Arts Centre for a special garden tour of Casa Rossa, a fantastic 5* “Garden of National Significance” in West Melton.
'Meet Me in the Bathroom' by Emily Hartley-Skudder
Saturday 19 October - Saturday 30 November 2024 Arts Centre wide
An exhibition of selected works to be found in entranceways to the bathrooms throughout Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.
Free
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.
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2024
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.
Laser Maze!
Wednesday 20 November 2024 Cloisters Studio
Scientists from Te Whai Ao are bringing the ultimate afterschool challenge to Ōtautahi for ONE DAY ONLY!
Free
River City Jazzmen featuring Naomi Ferguson
Sunday 24 November 2024 Great Hall
It is with the greatest of pleasure that the River City Jazzmen announce a Jazz-date in our iconic Arts Centre’s Great Hall with the multi-talented and stylish chanteuse Naomi Ferguson
Arts Centre Guided Walking Tours
Wednesday to Sunday Clock Tower
Enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour of The Arts Centre and discover the rich history of this heritage site.
The Seekers Mākete
Every Saturday 10am - 4pm Market Square
Welcome to Seekers Mākete, a market where artisanal craft, gourmet street food & live entertainment comes together every Saturday!
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.