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.
Festive Fun
Join us this festive season for pop-up carolling, concerts, singalongs, performances and Christmas shopping.
Find out moreWorld made of steel, made of stone
6 November – 12 December 2021 Ground floor, Registry Additions
The Physics Room presents World made of steel, made of stone. This is an exhibition about making and how it can locate us.
Free
With Flying Colours
Monday 29 November to Sunday 12 December First floor, Boys’ High
The annual exhibition and sale of hand-crafted jewellery made by members of the Silversmiths’ Guild of Canterbury.
Free
Arborworlds by Bing Dawe
Thursday 18 November - Sunday 19 December 2021 Library
Join The Central Art Gallery as they showcase local artist, Bing Dawe.
Free
A Christmas Carol
Tuesday 14 December Great Hall
Listen to The Arts Centre’s Director, and former theatre and television actor, Philip Aldridge read selections from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, accompanied by Creative Director Chris Archer
Carols around the piano
Thursday 16 & Tuesday 21 December Great Hall
Join accomplished vocalist Naomi Ferguson and pianist Chris Archer in an old-fashioned carol singalong around the piano.
Dramatic Skies 3: Cirrus by NZTrio
Thursday 16 December Great Hall
Cirrus sweeps us into the heights of Schubert’s musical charm, shifting us into Rachel Clement’s glassmaking inspired sound world.
Festive Fun
Sunday 5 - Tuesday 21 December Arts Centre wide
Join us this festive season for pop-up carolling, concerts, singalongs, performances and Christmas shopping.
Jennine Bailey (jazz vocalist) and Tom Rainey (piano)
6th December 2021
Jennine and Tom have performed as a duo throughout New Zealand for many years, and have collaborated on various recording projects. Join them as they share some of their favourite melodies.
Cubbin Concert at the Great Hall
Wednesday 8 Dec 2021 Great Hall
Join Cubbin Theatre Company and a live band of musicians for a 50 minute concert of your favourite nursery rhymes, original Cubbin tunes and a few surprises for children under 5.
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