Sculpture Festival 2026 - Call for Exhibiting Artists

Applications are open for exhibiting artists at The Arts Centre’s annual Sculpture Festival in October. Applications now close on Monday 4 May.

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Rising Stars

A Tuesday lunchtime concert series that shines a light on emerging young musicians.

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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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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.

Open Christchurch 2026

Open Christchurch is a one-weekend-only festival of exceptional architecture.

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    Sculpture Festival 2026 - Call for Exhibiting Artists

    We're seeking artists to present at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre's annual Sculpture Festival in October this year.
  • Concerts

    • Graeme James - Live at the Great Hall

    Friday 1 May 2026 Great Hall

    Experience the foot-stomping energy of multi-instrumentalist Graeme James as he brings his one-man-band show to the iconic Great Hall

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  • Classes & workshops

    • Yoga Schmoga

    Saturday 2 May 2026 Great Hall

    Where downward dog meets quirky humour and your core gets stronger from laughing and lunging.

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    • Open Christchurch 2026

    Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May 2026 Arts Centre wide

    Open Christchurch is a one-weekend-only festival of exceptional architecture.
  • Exhibitions & installations

    • Pueblo de Tambores Images and sounds from Afro Colombia

    Tuesday 5 - Sun 17 May 2026 First floor, Boys’ High

    Kadambari’s audiovisual project arises from her questioning of the negative racial stereotypes prevalent in the Global South.

    Free
  • Exhibitions & installations

    • He Wāhanga nō te Kōrero

    Tuesday 28 April - Sunday 26 July 2026 Common Room

    He Wāhanga nō te Kōrero brings together ngā ringatoi Māori, each responding to a kōrero of their choosing.

    Free
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    • Walk Christchurch

    Daily Clock Tower

    Experience Ōtautahi Christchurch through local eyes

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  • Exhibitions & installations

    • Luke Willis Thompson: B42040A1A1A

    Saturday 18 April - Sunday 31 May 2026 Ground floor, Registry Additions

    B42040A1A1A is a concentrated installation of two ambitious moving image artworks developed over the past three years.

    Free
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    • Two-Way Street

    Thursday 7 May - Saturday 20 June 2026 Library

    Two-Way Street is an exhibition honouring the relationship between mentor and mentee; between the late and accomplished painter, Philip Trusttum, and his two mentees, Morks and Luca McDonnell.

    Free

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    New Zealand-made homewares and gifts.

    Frances Nation is a store specialising in Aotearoa New Zealand-made homewares and gifts of quality craftsmanship, authenticity and longevity.

    Frances Nation Shop

    Ground floor, Boys’ High,

    Worcester Boulevard

    Open 7 days, 10:00AM - 5:00PM