Welcome to Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre
Dating back to 1877, The Arts Centre is a thriving community with a rich history
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.
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 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.
Find out moreLuca Ciarla solOrkestra Jazz Violin 2.0
Thursday 5 March 2026 Great Hall
LUCA CIARLA violin, vocals, live loops and electronics.
Prima Facie
Thursday 12 March 2026 Great Hall
SOMEWHERE. SOMETIME. SOMEHOW. SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE.
Ale House Rock in Altiora
One Thursday a month between 19 February - 10 December The Gym
ALE HOUSE ROCK - A Christchurch Pub Choir. Christchurch’s best kept noisy little secret. Monthly sessions at Altiora at The Arts centre.
Orchestrating Ōtautahi
Friday 20 March 2026 Great Hall
Ten rangatahi from across the city have been mentored by Henare ‘H’ Kaa via a series of workshops and rehearsals to co-create original music. This concert is the culmination of this work.
Book Reading: Woman of the Hour by Claire Polders
Tuesday 3 March, 2026 Cloisters Studio
Claire Polders is a Dutch novelist who just published her debut flash fiction collection in English.
Free
Bricks of Olympus
Thursday 15 January - Sunday 19 April 2026 Chemistry
Step into Bricks of Olympus at the UC Teece Museum, an awe-inspiring LEGO® exhibition created by Jake Roos and Emily Fryer, winner and runner-up of LEGO® Masters New Zealand, Season One.
Free
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2026
Specific Mondays Great Hall
Discover a collection of musical gems - bite-size lunchtime concerts in the magnificent Great Hall, featuring renowned musicians from classical, jazz, and popular traditions.
The Seekers Mākete
Every Saturday 10am - 4pm Market Square
Welcome to Seekers Mākete, a market where artisanal craft, gourmet street food & live entertainment comes together every Saturday!
Free
What's Here
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.