Orchestrating Ōtautahi

Over the summer, Ōtautahi music legend, Henare 'H' Kaa (Dillastrate drum/vocals) has been mentoring ten promising student musicians. Join us for a very special concert to witness what they've created.

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Prima Facie

This powerful, award-winning one-woman play challenges the flaws of the justice system through the journey of a top criminal defense barrister confronting her own beliefs about law and personal experience. Presented by Arts on Tour.

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Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts 2026

Discover a collection of musical gems - bite-size lunchtime concerts in the magnificent Great Hall, featuring renowned musicians from classical, jazz, and popular traditions.

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School Holiday Fun

Busy days exploring, creating and learning. Check out the April school holiday programme.

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Outdoor Cinema

Get cosy for a movie under the stars. Bring your favourite people, a picnic blanket or chairs, some treats, then settle in as the night sky sparkles and the story unfolds.

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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.

Orchestrating Ōtautahi

Ten rangatahi from across the city have been mentored by Henare ‘H’ Kaa via a series of workshops and rehearsals to co-create original music. This concert is the culmination of this work.

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    • Prima Facie

    Thursday 12 March 2026 Great Hall

    SOMEWHERE. SOMETIME. SOMEHOW. SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE.

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    Thursday 2 - Sunday 19 April Arts Centre wide

    These April school holidays, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre will be bursting with creative activities to inspire, enthuse and spark the imagination.

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    • Outdoor Cinema 2026

    Fri 3 - Sun 5, Fri 10 - Sat 11 & Fri 17 - Sat 18 April 2026 North Quad

    Get cosy for a movie under the stars. Bring your favourite people, a picnic blanket or chairs, some treats, then settle in as the night sky sparkles and the story unfolds.

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    • MĀRAMA – Te Whare Tapere Film Fundraiser

    Tuesday 31 March 2026 Second floor, West Lecture

    Te Whare Tapere presents a fundraising screening of Mārama (R16) at Lumière Cinemas on 31 March 2026.

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  • Exhibitions & installations

    • Electric Bodies

    Friday 13 - Sunday 15 March 2026 Cloisters Studio

    In March 2026, PAWA and TINYFEST join forces to bring artists on an INTERxCHANGE between Ōtautahi and Tāmaki Makaurau in a series of performative experiments called ELECTRIC BODIES.

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    • NEON GLOW

    Friday 6 March 2026 The Gym

    WELCOME TO CIRCUS NIGHTS AT ALTIORA! Enjoy the revelry and immerse in the vibes of UV & LED with a variety of acts performed by emerging artists of Ōtautahi.

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    • UNDER THE SEA

    Friday 13 March 2026 The Gym

    WELCOME TO CIRCUS NIGHTS AT ALTIORA! Dive in and see the sights Under the Sea with a variety of acts performed by emerging artists of Ōtautahi.

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    • PRIDE NIGHT

    Friday 20 March 2026 The Gym

    WELCOME TO CIRCUS NIGHTS AT ALTIORA! Celebrating rainbow month with pizazz and performances by emerging artists of Ōtautahi.

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    • Book (Fight) Club

    Various Dates Cloisters Studio

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

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