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 2025
Combining an unforgettable venue with music that sparkles, The Arts Centre Jazz Club delivers an authentic jazz lovers' experience.
Find out moreKidsfest 2025
Saturday 28 June - Sunday 13 July 2025 Arts Centre wide
KidsFest is an annual festival programme for Canterbury children held during the winter school holidays. KidsFest offers many exciting events and activities and is co-ordinated by the Christchurch Cit
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.
Asian Arts Festival
Sunday 13 July 2025 Great Hall
A celebration of Asian arts and cultures at The Arts Centre.
Ngamako Rota: Te oorokohanga mai o te tangi o te mooteatea
Friday 23 May - Sunday 29 June 2025 Ground floor, Registry Additions
In 2023, Ngamako Rota led a wāhine ensemble at Rangiriri, weaving mōteatea, memory, and movement into acts of resistance and remembrance.
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.
Navigating the Stars - Matariki at the Teece
Saturday 14 - Sunday 29 June 2025 Chemistry
The stars have helped people cross the seas and oceans for thousands of years. It's your turn to navigate the Teece Museum to find the Matariki cluster.
Free
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.
Georgia Bradley Acoustic Concert
Saturday 28 June 2025 Cloisters Studio
Join Georgia Bradley for an intimate acoustic evening in the beautiful, atmospheric Cloisters Studio at Christchurch’s Art Centre.
Build and Bond - two evenings for adults to get creative with LEGO® Bricks
Tuesday 1 July - Thursday 3 July 2025 School of Art
Bring your friends together for an exciting LEGO® Bricks adventure!
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.