Welcome to Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.
Dating back to 1877, The Arts Centre is a thriving community asset with a rich history.
Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, The Arts Centre is home to over 70 entities and the largest collection of heritage buildings in the country. It is run by an independent charitable trust. Christchurch City Council proposes to zero fund the centre from 1 July 2024. This decision will put the trust on a path to insolvency. Read more here
School Holiday Fun
This school holidays, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre will be bursting with creative activities to inspire, enthuse and spark the imagination of pre-schoolers right through to teens.
Find out moreKatakata Club
Saturday 11 May 2024 The Gym
Katakata Club is the latest comedy night to hit Christchurch. Host Shay Horay presents New Zealand's most exciting comedy acts playing within the beautiful Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.
Open Christchurch 2024
Saturday 4 May & Sunday 5 May Arts Centre wide
Open Christchurch is a one-weekend-only festival of exceptional architecture.
Free
Rematriation
Thursday 2 - Friday 31 May 2024 Cloisters Studio
Curated by Tanya Te Miringa Te Rorarangi Ruka, this screening programme delves into the profound theme of Indigenous rematriation, a concept which proposes restoration of balance, harmony, and connect
Free
Laneways at Dusk
Every Thursday Engineering Laneway
Grab a bite from your favourite food truck and a drink at Altiora. Enjoy retro board games, good tunes, and great vibes!
Free
An Honest Conversation
Thursday 2 May 2024 Cloisters Studio
With multidisciplinary storyteller Juanita Hepi and choreographer Sacha Copland.
Guided Walking Tours
Wednesdays - Sundays Clock Tower
Enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour of The Arts Centre and discover the rich history of this heritage site.
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2024
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.
Holiday Trail — Āta titiro — What can you find?
Saturday 13 - Sunday 28 April 2024 Rutherford’s Den
Nature is all around us, sometimes in surprising places. What will you discover as you explore six of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s favourite places?
Free
Te Tupua the Goblin
Thursday 16 May 2024 Great Hall
An expertly crafted solo performance, delivered by a veteran of the New Zealand stage. John Davies inhabits nine characters, bringing to life an extraordinary corner of our history.
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