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.
Off Centre
An arts festival bursting with music, comedy, theatre, food, a market, and vibrant entertainment to celebrate The Arts Centre's glorious restoration.
Find out moreTom Rainey (piano) with friends
13 February 2023 Great Hall
Tom Rainey will be joined by friends to present favourites including songs and melodies you will know and love.
Outdoor Movies
Sunday 12 & Tuesday 14 February 2023 North Quad
Enjoy action movies and a special Valentine's Day screening at Christchurch City Council’s outdoor movie nights.
SCAPE Public Art Season 2022 Sweat Equity
5 November 2022 – 29 January 2023
SCAPE Public Art Season 2022 is a highlight of Christchurch’s cultural calendar, bringing artworks from eight local and international artists to Ōtautahi for the public to enjoy.
Free
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.
Kunstautomat - Art Vending Machine
South Quad
A new Kunstautomat – art vending machine – has been installed in the South Quad and is the first of its kind to make its way to these shores.
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.
Off Centre
3-5 March 2023 Arts Centre wide
An arts festival bursting with music, comedy, theatre, food, a market, and vibrant entertainment to celebrate The Arts Centre's glorious restoration.
Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University
Enjoy online activities from University of Canterbury's Teece Museum and School of Music.
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.