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.
School Holiday Fun
Lollies, LOL’s and loads of fun! Enjoy music, movies, drama, crafts, puppets and more.
Find out moreBook (Fight) Club
Sat 30 & Sun 31 August 2025 Cloisters Studio
It's a book club.
It's a fight club.
It's a book fight club.
Quiz Night Fundraiser
Wednesday 10 September 2025 Great Hall
Get yourself and your most knowledgeable friends and family along to a fun Quiz Night fundraising evening to benefit The Arts Centre.
Jazz Club 2025
26 June – 11 September 2025 Great Hall
Combining an unforgettable venue with music that sparkles, The Arts Centre Jazz Club delivers an authentic jazz lovers' experience.
School Holiday Fun
September 20 - October 5 2025 Arts Centre wide
Lollies, LOL’s and loads of fun! Enjoy music, movies, drama, crafts, puppets and more.
Great Hall Open Rehearsal Saturday Series
Every Saturday in August Great Hall
You like a free concert; they want a sublime practice venue and a sympathetic audience. You don’t need an MBA to call that a win: win!
Free
Sculpture Festival 2025
Sat 4 - Sun 19 October 2025 Great Hall
The 6th annual Sculpture Festival features object art, contemporary jewellery, and outdoor sculpture by New Zealand artists.
Free
Rising Stars Concert Series 2025
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 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.
Winter Cold Snap
Tuesday 1 July - Saturday 6 September, 2025 Boys’ High
This exhibition features a wide range of winter-themed photographs (in various formats), all on display and available for purchase.
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.