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 2026
Set to ignite the colder months with rhythm and soul, The Arts Centre Jazz Club returns for its third year.
Find out moreSchool Holidays July 2026
Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 July 2026 Arts Centre wide
Some school holiday events and activities to keep the kids entertained this winter.
Asian Arts Festival
Sunday 19 July 2026 Arts Centre wide
A celebration of Asian arts and cultures at The Arts Centre.
Jazz Club 2026
Thursdays between 9 July - 1 October 2026 Great Hall
Set to ignite the colder months with rhythm and soul, The Arts Centre Jazz Club returns for its third year.
Quiz Night Fundraiser 2026
Wednesday 23 September 2026 Great Hall
Get yourself and your most knowledgeable friends and family along to a fun Quiz Night fundraising evening to benefit The Arts Centre.
City Night Market – Grand Opening
Friday 7 August Market Square
Christchurch has a brand-new Friday night destination! Experience an evening of delicious street food, specialty drinks, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere at the grand opening.
Free
SOLD OUT: Heritage Stargazing 2026
Every Friday night during Winter, 10 April - 25 September 2026 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 2026
Specific Mondays Great Hall
Discover a collection of musical gems - bite-size lunchtime concerts in the magnificent Great Hall, featuring renowned musicians from classical, jazz, and popular traditions.
Rising Stars Concert Series 2026
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.
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.