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.
The Arts Centre Sculpture Festival
12th – 26th November 2021 Arts Centre wide
Celebrate our city's creativity at the annual Arts Centre Sculpture Festival.
Hei Taringa (Harakeke Earring Making) Workshop
Friday 12 November 2021 School of Art
Create unique earrings using harakeke and basic weaving skills with the team from Kahu Collective.
iLakolako ni weniqia: A Veiqia Project exhibition
25 September – 31 October 2021 Ground floor, Registry Additions
The Physics Room presents The Veiqia Project. A collective of artists, curators, researchers, and academics based in Australia, Hawai’i, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Free
Alternative Education Art Expo
Tuesday 26 - Sunday 31 October First floor, Boys’ High
The Alternative Education Art Expo features a culmination of work completed by the Alternative Education akonga (students) who have previously been disengaged from education in the mainstre
Free
Austen Found: The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen
Sunday 31 October Great Hall
Event Cancelled. Addicted to Darcy? Bonkers for Big Balls? Lost all Sense and Sensibility? Well put down your cross stitching and get ready to enjoy an entirely improvised musical in the style of Ja
Piano Concerto Extravaganza
1st November 2021 Great Hall
Don’t miss this eloquent playing of the two grand pianos in the Great Hall.
Exhibiting Artists
Friday 12 to Friday 26 November Great Hall
Whose work can you see at The Arts Centre Sculpture Festival 2021? Here's the full list.
Free
Juliet Midgley (vocalist)
8th November 2021
Juliet is a tutor at the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art (NASDA). An accomplished actress, you will often see at The Court Theatre or involved with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
Naomi Ferguson (vocalist) and Alex van den Broek (piano)
29th November 2021
This dynamic duo brings you a concert of their favourite songs. Drawing on jazz, folk and cabaret, this will be a delightful way to start your week.
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