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.
Festive Fun 2025
Make The Arts Centre your home for holiday cheer, with live performances, singalongs, workshops and a sleigh-load of Christmas magic for the whole whānau.
Find out moreSCAPE Public Art Season 2025
Friday 7 November 2025 - Sunday 1 February 2026 South Quad
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is delighted to host five works by aspiring artists as part of SCAPE Public Art’s Season 2023.
Free
Festive Fun 2025
Monday 1 December - Sunday 21 December Arts Centre wide
Make The Arts Centre your home for holiday cheer, with live performances, singalongs, workshops and a sleigh-load of Christmas magic for the whole whānau.
Collected Memories | Time, place, and the human condition.
Thursday 6 November 2025 - Saturday 31 January 2026 Library
Collected Memories. Time, place, and the human condition, Laurence Aberhart; Jordan Barnes; Isla Huia; Hannah Kidd, and Elizabeth Moyle all respond to the theme from their own unique understanding.
Free
Ale House Rock
11 December 2025 The Gym
Christchurch’s best kept noisy little secret is moving to Altiora at The Arts Centre for a series of monthly sessions.
World Buskers Festival 2026
Friday 23 January - Sunday 1 February 2026 North Quad
World Buskers Festival is back for 2026, and ready to fill Christchurch’s streets, venues, and public spaces with incredible performances!
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
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.
Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University
Enjoy online activities from University of Canterbury's Teece Museum and School of Music.
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.