Retail space available upstairs in The Arts Centre's former Boys' High School building on Worcester Boulevard. The Boys' High building is home to a number of boutique retailers and personal service providers, including the Frances Nation home and grocery stores, Indigo and Provisions clothing, the Tiny Toy Shop, Fragranzi perfume workshops, Fudge Cottage, and Dee Dee Thai Massage. Come and join these unique brands with your own high quality products.
The space available is 25 square metres and is offered in "warm shell" condition. White walls, high ceilings and a large skylight make for bright, attractive premises. Heating and power outlets are provided but otherwise, fit-out is at the tenant's expense.
The Boys' High building is a gothic revival, heritage stone building that fronts onto Worcester Boulevard, one of the central city's most sought-after addresses. A space in this prestigious building comes with a place amongst The Arts Centre's community of arts and creative tenancies. Nearby can be found bars, restaurants, food trucks, art galleries, museums and performance spaces. Almost 1 million people have visited The Arts Centre in the past 12 months, and the Boys' High building is the most frequented of all our spaces.
Price and lease terms by negotiation but minimum 12 months. Available immediately.
Join the community
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre features a carefully curated, complementary mix of boutique retail, eateries and businesses – designed to attract repeat local customers, surrounding workers and tourists.
Nestled amongst key city attractions, it’s within convenient walking distance to many of the new buildings and anchor projects currently under way in Ōtautahi Christchurch’s regenerating city centre.
Beauty, form and function
With stunning heritage features, modern, bright and open spaces, flexible fit-out options and state-of-the-art infrastructure, you’ll find a space unlike anything else in the city.
Escape from the bustle
Step out of your tenancy straight into the beautiful South and North Quadrangles, Great Hall, and Boys' High building.
These shared spaces are at the heart of The Arts Centre's community, allowing you to mingle with other creative professionals, artists, performers and visitors.
Embrace the buzz
The Arts Centre doesn’t just offer beautiful buildings. It’s a destination that hosts the most exciting arts events on the Christchurch calendar, including Lunchtime concerts, Off Centre, Matariki celebrations, Sculpture Festival, Open Air, School Holiday Fun and other exciting events and activities.
Why watch from afar when you and your business can be nestled right in the heart of the action?