Jazz Club

Combining an unforgettable venue with music that sparkles, The Arts Centre Jazz Club delivers an authentic jazz lovers' experience.

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Rising Stars 2025

An emerging young musicians lunchtime concert series.

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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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School Holiday Fun

Join us in September for lollies, music, movies, drama, crafts, puppets and more.

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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.

Book (Fight) Club

Sat 30 & Sun 31 August 2025 Cloisters Studio

It's a book club.
It's a fight club.
It's a book fight club.


Quiz Night Fundraiser

Wednesday 10 September 2025 Great Hall

Get yourself and your most knowledgeable friends and family along to a fun Quiz Night fundraising evening to benefit The Arts Centre.


Jazz Club 2025

26 June – 11 September 2025 Great Hall

Combining an unforgettable venue with music that sparkles, The Arts Centre Jazz Club delivers an authentic jazz lovers' experience.


School Holiday Fun

September 20 - October 5 2025 Arts Centre wide

Lollies, LOL’s and loads of fun! Enjoy music, movies, drama, crafts, puppets and more.


Great Hall Open Rehearsal Saturday Series

Every Saturday in August Great Hall

You like a free concert; they want a sublime practice venue and a sympathetic audience. You don’t need an MBA to call that a win: win!

Free


Sculpture Festival 2025

Sat 4 - Sun 19 October 2025 Great Hall

The 6th annual Sculpture Festival features object art, contemporary jewellery, and outdoor sculpture by New Zealand artists.

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.


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.


Winter Cold Snap

Tuesday 1 July - Saturday 6 September, 2025 Boys’ High

This exhibition features a wide range of winter-themed photographs (in various formats), all on display and available for purchase.

Free


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 Shop

Ground floor, Boys’ High,

Worcester Boulevard

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