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.
It's beginning to look like Christmas
Join us this festive season for carols, local crafts, late night shopping, Christmas performances and more.
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Tuesday 1 - Sunday 6 December First floor, Boys’ High
A photography exhibition and auction with works by Kevin Clarke on behalf of the Champion Foundation Trust.
Free
The All I Want for Christmas Mākete
06 December 2020 Market Square
Tick off everyone on your gift buying list at this one-stop haven, filled to the brim with today’s finest independent designers, artists, crafters and foodies.
Free
Jennine Bailey (jazz vocalist) and Tom Rainey (piano)
7 December 2020 Great Hall
Jennine and Tom have performed as a duo throughout New Zealand for many years now and have collaborated on various recording projects.
Arts Centre Chamber Series - Garlands
Tuesday 8 December Great Hall
This concert is a celebration of new and New Zealand works featuring Mark Menzies - violin, Gabriela Glapska - piano, and David McGregor - clarinet, performing music by Witold Roman Lutosławski, Trist
Arts Centre Chamber Series - Baubles
Wednesday 9 December Great Hall
This concert features performers Mark Menzies - violin, Nathaniel Otley - violin, and Ihlara McIndoe - piano, perform compositions by them and others!
Pop Up Penguins
Sunday 29 November - Sunday 31 January Boys’ High
The Arts Centre is thrilled to have a Pop Up Penguin sculpture outside Boys' High called The Great Explorer by Jeremy Sauzier as part of the public art trial.
Ebb & Flow Art Show
Tuesday 15 - Sunday 20 December First floor, Boys’ High
Ōtautahi visual artist Kate McLeod creates large scale paintings in oil and acrylic and makes assemblage from recycled found items.
Free
Arts Centre Chamber Series - Fireworks
Wednesday 9 December Great Hall
This concert features experimental music from Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. Come and hear Professor Mark Menzies - violin and his UC colleagues and students from the UC School of Music, plus specia
The Arts Centre Chamber Series Mini Festival
08 December - 09 December 2020 Great Hall
Join UC School of Music in collaboration with The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora for this mini-festival of Unexpected Musical Celebrations in the beautiful Great Hall!
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