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.
Roaring 20s Soirée
The Friends of the Arts Centre invite you to a dazzling fundraising event!
Find out moreWhat's behind the door? Architecture at The Arts Centre
Sunday 7 May 2023 School of Art
An educational programme which is part of OPEN CHCH, ideally suited for young people aged 8 -12 years old who are interested in architecture.
Natalia & Yuri
2 April Great Hall
We are thrilled to welcome internationally acclaimed violinists
Natalia Lomeiko and Yuri Zhislin to Christchurch.
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2023
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.
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.
Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University
Enjoy online activities from University of Canterbury's Teece Museum and School of Music.
Teece Talks online
A selection of the Teece Museum of Antiquities's public talks online for you to enjoy.
Roaring 20s Soirée
Saturday 29 April 2023 Great Hall
The Friends of the Arts Centre invite you to a dazzling fundraising event!
Central to the Soul (2019)
Much more than a Music Film
Much more than a music film by Bill Morris and Arts On Tour NZ
Free
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.