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.
Altiora Live
Start your weekend at Altiora Live. Superb local musicians play sweet tunes, while the bartender pours drinks and food vendors serve up tasty treats.
Find out moreGreat Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2025
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.
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.
Silver Locks
Friday 21 February 2025 The Gym
This funky nine-piece swing band from Ōtautahi will knock your socks off. With heaps of room on the dance floor, two hours of fascinating rhythm will keep you swinging.
Ghosts On Every Corner - by Ghostcat
Saturday 29 March - Friday 2 May 2025 First floor, Boys’ High
A collection of 13 iconic builds from Christchurch pre-earthquake, displayed for the general public alongside a book called Ghosts On Every Corner.
Free
Cubbin Theatre
Various dates throughout 2025 Cloisters Studio
The Arts Centre's 2025 Company-in-Residence Cubbin Theatre, specialise in imaginative and interactive theatre for children.
Holly Arrowsmith with special guests
Sunday 13 April 2025 Great Hall
After a sold out tour of New Zealand with her full band, multi award winning Songwriter Holly Arrowsmith returns to Ōtautahi for an intimate seated show in the historic Great Hall.
Amy Grace and Friends - a fundraising concert for Cubbin Theatre Company
Sunday 23 February 2025 Great Hall
Join Cubbin for a spectacular fundraising concert in the gorgeous Great Hall at 3pm on 23 February.
Dave Flynn Celtic Guitar Journey
Sunday 23 March, 2025 Great Hall
Dave Flynn is an award-winning Irish composer and musician, praised as ‘a masterful guitarist‘ in Sing Out! Magazine. His imaginative compositions, celebrated in the New York Times for their ‘power an
NZ Opera: Mansfield Park
1, 2 & 3 April 2025 Great Hall
NZ Opera's is bringing the Waterperry Opera Festival production of Jonathan Dove and Alasdair Middleton’s cult favourite Austen adaptation, Mansfield Park; back for its first ever time in Te Waipounam
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.