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.
Matariki 2022
Nau mai, haere mai, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre invites you to celebrate Matariki 2022 with us.
Find out moreHiwa-i-te-Rangi Exhibition
9 Pipiri June - 9 Hōngongoi July First floor, Boys’ High
Inspired by Hiwa-i-te-Rangi the whetū of peoples aspirations, nine Māori artists celebrate Matariki at the Pūmanawa exhibition space.
Free
Ad Parnassum – Purapurawhetū
21 Pipiri June - 4 Hōngongoi July North Quad
In this exciting new dance film by Daniel Belton being projected across the North Quad, Ad Parnassum - Purapurawhetū, dancers become part of a shared visual and sculptural language.
Free
The Lion King Reo Māori
23 Pipiri June - 7 Hōngongoi July West Lecture
The '90s Disney classic is revoiced in Te Reo Māori. It is a film full of colourful animal characters and a classic battle between good and evil. Rating PG. Violence.
th’Orchard Dreamers - Chapter 2
1 Hōngongoi July Great Hall
Come and commune with th’Orchard as they share their stories through song, spoken word and visual art, telling their journey under Waipuna-ā-rangi – the water that pools in the sky.
Passing The Time - Stone Hammering Wānanga
2 Hōngongoi July School of Art
Join Areta Wilkinson (Kāi Tahu) in this special hands-on workshop using stone-age technologies and recycled materials.
Te Tau Hou 2022
3 Hōngongoi July Great Hall
Te Tau Hou 2022 is a celebration of composition and composers based in Ōtautahi.
Kapa Haka Showcase
3 Hōngongoi July Great Hall
Bring the whole whānau to enjoy a showcase of this ancient and living, Māori cultural performing artform featuring kaitiaki and performers from Te Ahikaaroa, Ngā Manu a Tāne, and Te Pou Tūmārō.
Pōhutukawa
5 Hōngongoi July Great Hall
Pōhutukawa is a sound and movement experience created by Byllie-Jean that features some of the finest performers in Aotearoa.
Mauri Tu, Mauri Ora
6 Hōngongoi July Great Hall
An evening of beautiful, timeless and inspired music guided by the insights of Matariki for the planet, for our communities and for living well.
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