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.
Pueblo de Tambores Images and sounds from Afro Colombia
Kadambari’s audiovisual project arises from her questioning of the negative racial stereotypes prevalent in the Global South.
Find out moreBeyond the Score - Music by Mark Applebaum
Monday 18 May 2026 Great Hall
Join us for a Monday evening of inventive and thrilling music featuring works by American composer and special guest, Mark Applebaum, alongside performances by the UC School of Music faculty and stude
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.
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.
He Wāhanga nō te Kōrero
Tuesday 28 April - Sunday 26 July 2026 Common Room
He Wāhanga nō te Kōrero brings together ngā ringatoi Māori, each responding to a kōrero of their choosing.
Free
Book (Fight) Club
Various Dates Cloisters Studio
It's a book club.
It's a fight club.
It's a book fight club.
Two-Way Street
Thursday 7 May - Saturday 20 June 2026 Library
Two-Way Street is an exhibition honouring the relationship between mentor and mentee; between the late and accomplished painter, Philip Trusttum, and his two mentees, Morks and Luca McDonnell.
Free
Social Animal – finding relevance in a social media world
Friday 12 June 2026 Great Hall
In an era where a single post can shatter a life, Social Animal brings a sharp, satirical edge to Christchurch.
Luke Willis Thompson: B42040A1A1A
Saturday 18 April - Sunday 31 May 2026 Ground floor, Registry Additions
B42040A1A1A is a concentrated installation of two ambitious moving image artworks developed over the past three years.
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.