Welcome to The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.
Dating back to 1877, The Arts Centre has a rich history and an exciting future.
Located in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch, The Arts Centre is an Aotearoa New Zealand landmark – home to galleries, museums, cinemas, boutique retailers, artisan eateries and bars, engaging events, stunning venues and much more.
Harmonic Islands
Through sound, Pale Blue Dot Collective (Louise Beer & John Hooper) take us on a journey back to ancient Aotearoa, to imagine the forests before they were ever seen by human eyes.
Find out moreACA POP! | Voices Co. Summer Singing Workshops
Thursday 20 January Common Room
Love to sing? Join your own vocal pop band these summer holidays, with Voices Co. - NZ's Pop A Cappella specialists!
Y-Art Summer Exhibition
Tues 25 – Sun 30 January 2022 First floor, Boys’ High
Local artists Therese Boustead and Sandie Brown have joined forces to present original artwork in watercolour and oil.
Free
Light & Shadow
18 - 30 January 2022 First floor, Boys’ High
Maxine Burney Studio/Gallery will showcase beautiful new prints by Masako Fisher.
Free
What Might We Find When We Stop Looking?
Wednesday 2 - Sunday 13 February 2022 First floor, Boys’ High
In this exhibition, understandings and materials gathered over nonvisual senses guided walks through Ōtautahi Christchurch led by multimedia artist Jo Burzynska, are used to create interactive multise
Free
Artist talk: Jo Burzynska
Wednesday 9 February 2022 First floor, Boys’ High
Join multimedia artist, Jo Burzynska for a hands-, nose-, and ears-on exploration of her exhibition, “What might we find when we stop looking?”. The show is the culmination of a three-month project th
Free
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2022
Specific Mondays Great Hall
Enjoy a remarkable line-up of renowned local, national and international artists performing in a beautiful heritage venue.
Harmonic Islands
17 - 30 January 2022 First floor, Boys’ High
Through sound, Pale Blue Dot Collective (Louise Beer & John Hooper) take us on a journey back to ancient Aotearoa, to imagine the forests before they were ever seen by human eyes.
Free
Kete Whānau: online activities for families
Enjoy these FREE online Arts Centre activities.
Resourceful skills workshops
Throughout the year Boys’ High
Social enterprise Rekindle creates opportunities for resourcefulness, or making what we need from what we have around us, through a variety of workshops.
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.