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.
Altiora Live
Start your weekend at Altiora Live. Superb local musicians play sweet tunes, while the bartender pours drinks and food vendors serve up tasty treats.
Find out moreThe Billy Goat's Gruff
Saturday 8 February & Sunday 9 February 2025 North Quad
This February we're bringing back the magic, this time with an operatic version of The Billy Goats Gruff by John Davies, with music based on scenes from the operas of Mozart, Donizetti, and Rossini.
Free
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2025
Specific Mondays Great Hall
Your annual line-up of renowned local, national, and international musicians playing a curated selection of lunchtime concerts in the picturesque Great Hall.
Tinā: Q&A session
Thursday 13 February 2025 West Lecture
Join the director (Miki Magasiva) and cast (Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Robinson and Beulah Koale) for a special Q&A session to celebrate the premiere of their film, Tinā.
Arts Centre Guided Walking Tours
Wednesday to Sunday Clock Tower
Enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour of The Arts Centre and discover the rich history of this heritage site.
A Rainey Day
Monday 17 February, 2025 Great Hall
Tom Rainey, whānau and friends, perform favourite jazz standards and a couple of songs by Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Webb and others to launch the 2025 Lunchtime Concert Series.
Silver Locks
Friday 21 February 2025 The Gym
This funky nine-piece swing band from Ōtautahi will knock your socks off. With heaps of room on the dance floor, two hours of fascinating rhythm will keep you swinging.
Cubbin Theatre
Various dates throughout 2025 Cloisters Studio
The Arts Centre's 2025 Company-in-Residence Cubbin Theatre, specialise in imaginative and interactive theatre for children.
Holly Arrowsmith with special guests
Sunday 13 April 2025 Great Hall
After a sold out tour of New Zealand with her full band, multi award winning Songwriter Holly Arrowsmith returns to Ōtautahi for an intimate seated show in the historic Great Hall.
Amy Grace and Friends - a fundraising concert for Cubbin Theatre Company
Sunday 23 February 2025 Great Hall
Join Cubbin for a spectacular fundraising concert in the gorgeous Great Hall at 3pm on 23 February.
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.