School Holiday Fun

Hop, skip or jump into The Arts Centre for fun-filled days of music, movies, arts, circus, dance and more.

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Heritage Stargazing

View the Southern Sky through the Victorian-era Townsend Teece Telescope, under the guidance of Townsend astronomers from the University of Canterbury.

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Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts 2025

An annual line-up of renowned local, national, and international musicians playing a curated selection of lunchtime concerts in the picturesque Great Hall.

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The Arts Centre Shop

Shop for unique gifts and exclusive Arts Centre inspired designs by local artists.

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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.

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 Christchurch for an intimate seated show in the historic Great Hall.


L.A. Mitchell

Monday 7 April, 2025 Great Hall

You may know her from Fly My Pretties, or the recent Bill Withers Social Club shows. Come and hear the bold and stunning voice of L.A. Mitchell.


Heritage Stargazing

Every Friday night during Winter, 11 April - 26 September 2025 Observatory, Biology and Physics

Experience stargazing through the Townsend Teece Telescope in the Observatory Tower (1896) with astronomers from the University of Canterbury.


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.


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.


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.


Ghosts On Every Corner - by Ghostcat

Saturday 29 March - Wednesday 30 April 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


Open Christchurch 2025

Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 May 2025 Arts Centre wide

Open Christchurch is a one-weekend-only festival of exceptional architecture.


School Holiday Fun

12 - 27 April 2025 Arts Centre wide

Hop, skip or jump into The Arts Centre for fun-filled days of music, movies, arts, circus, dance and more.


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.

Frances Nation Home

Ground floor, Boys’ High,

Worcester Boulevard

Open 7 days, 10:00AM - 5:00PM