Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2025
Specific Mondays
Time
1.10PM – 1.50PM
Venue: Great Hall, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Bouelvard
The Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series is your annual line-up of renowned local, national, and international musicians playing a curated selection of lunchtime concerts in the picturesque Great Hall.
Listen to the musical genius of Michael Endres, Trio Kagura, Ali Harper, Kate Taylor, Yulia, Nanny Assis and many more.
How do I get tickets?
In advance
Book your tickets online. Scroll down and select the concert you wish to attend and click on 'Find out more' to book your ticket.
On the day
Purchase tickets at the Great Hall entrance from midday on the day of the concert if not sold out prior.
Reserving Seats
Purchasing a ticket to a Great Hall lunchtime concert guarantees you a seat to watch the performance. If you have a specific seat you prefer, please come early to reserve that seat. There is no formal reserve seating process, concerts are by general admission. Enquiries to concertsforchristchurch@gmail.com
Become a member of the Friends
Become a member of the Concerts for Christchurch Friends or Friends of the Arts Centre to receive special $15 tickets.
Artists, venues and dates are subject to change.
Concerts
Performances take place in the Great Hall of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre from 1.10pm to 1.50pm on the following dates:
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.
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Fiona Pears Trio
Monday 24 February, 2025 Great Hall
Dynamic violinist Fiona Pears is joined by Dan Robertson (piano) and Richie Pickard (bass) to perform a fusion of classical, jazz, tango, and more.
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Yulia
Monday 3 March, 2025 Great Hall
Let Yulia (vocals), Tom Rainey (piano), and Michael Story (bass) transport you to a Parisian café, featuring the wonderful, rich works of Edith Piaf.
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Anna Maksymova (piano)
Monday 10 March, 2025 Great Hall
Talented Christchurch pianist Anna Maksymova, who often appears with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, will perform beautiful works by Grieg and Tchaikovsky. Find out more
Nanny Assis and Maggie Gould
Monday 17 March, 2025 Great Hall
Maggie Gould's sultry vocals are an exciting musical match for the incredible award-winning Brazilian-American musician Nanny Assis (percussionist, guitarist, composer, producer, vocalist and more). Find out more
Opus Pocus
Monday 24 March, 2025 Great Hall
Helen Webby and friends create hocus pocus with classical Celtic, boogie and swing with a dash of Mozart on the side. Find out more
Progression
Monday 31 March, 2025 Great Hall
Join Cameron Pearce and Symposium Brass for the first live performance of new works for brass ensemble and jazz soloist, recorded as a studio album in 2024.
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L.A. Mitchell
Monday 7 April, 2025 Great Hall
You may know her from Fly My Pretties, or the recent Bill Withers Social Club shows. Come and hear the bold and stunning voice of L.A. Mitchell. Find out more
Trio Kagura
Monday 14 April, 2025 Great Hall
We look forward to welcoming home talented Christchurch born cellist Yuuki Bouterey-Ishido with his UK based, internationally acclaimed trio. Find out more
Sambolero
Monday 21 April, 2025 Great Hall
This acoustic Latin band will bring the spirit of bossa nova to life, from the timeless sway of "The Girl from Ipanema" to the sultry grooves of Brazilian jazz. Find out more
The Morton Trio
Monday 28 April, 2025 Great Hall
Arna and Alex Morton (violin, French horn) and Liam Wooding (piano) have performed internationally to great acclaim. Find out more
Tiger Moth Jazz Band
Monday 5 May, 2025 Great Hall
The seven jazz aviators return to the Great Hall with a fabulous selection of melodies suited to Kate Taylor's soaring vocals, the band's powerhouse horn section and its tight rhythms. Find out more
Bridget Douglas (flute) & Rachel Thomson (piano)
Monday 12 May, 2025 Great Hall
Thrilled to welcome Bridget, lead flutist for the NZSO to the Great Hall stage. She will be joined by talented pianist and mentor Rachel Thomson. Find out more
The Influential Guitar
Monday 23 June, 2025 Great Hall
Guitarist Harry Harrison will be joined by some of Christchurch's first-rate jazz musicians to present music from the greats of jazz guitar, along with a couple of original compositions.
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Mark Hobson Saxophone Collective
Monday 30 June, 2025 Great Hall
This superb collaboration will undoubtedly involve saxophones, rhythm and a variety of musical genres. Always a class act. Find out more
Ali Harper
Monday 14 July, 2025 Great Hall
Let Ali (vocals) with Tom Rainey (piano) and Michael Story (bass) treat you to a lunchtime filled with jazz standards, musical theatre, and other entertaining morsels. Find out more
Canterbury Trio
Monday 21 July, 2025 Great Hall
A rare opportunity to hear three superb musicians together. Michael Endres (piano) is joined by Edith Salzmann (cello) and Mark Menzies (violin) for this world-class event. Find out more
Douce Ambiance Quartet
Monday 4 August, 2025 Great Hall
The versatile Christchurch quartet comprises of Cathy irons (violin), Dan Robertson (piano), Dougal Canard (double bass, guitar) and Doug Brush (drums). Explore multiple music genres. Find out more
Francesca Khalifa (piano)
Monday 18 August, 2025 Great Hall
Welcome New York musical sensation Francesca Khalifa (piano) back to the Great Hall stage, where last time she was greeted with rapturous applause and a standing ovation. Find out more
Andrew Sords: Romance of the Violin
Monday 1 September, 2025 Great Hall
Works by Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Sarasate and more played by Andrew Sords violin/piano duo from Ohio, USA. Find out more
Michael Endres (piano)
Monday 8 September, 2025 Great Hall
Internationally acclaimed pianist Michael Endres is always a highlight, with a repertoire ranging from Mozart and Schubert to Gershwin. Find out more
Kate Taylor (vocalist)
Monday 15 September, 2025 Great Hall
From the timeless elegance of Ella Fitzgerald to the soulful melodies of Adele, Kate Taylor will fill your lunchtime with exquisite song. Find out more
Natalia Lomeiko (violin) & Sarah Watkins (piano)
Monday 22 September, 2025 Great Hall
For this Great Hall lunchtime concert, Natalia Lomeiko is joined by pianist Sarah Watkins, who has been an official pianist for the Michael Hill International Violin Competition since its inception. Find out more
Suzanne Lynch & Elizabeth Braggins
Monday 3 November, 2025 Great Hall
The legendary Suzanne Lynch (The Chicks, The Lady Killers) and Elizabeth Braggins will regale you with tales and musical tributes. Find out more
A Festive Lunchtime
Monday 1 December 2025 Great Hall
Join Jennine Bailey (jazz vocalist), Tom Rainey (piano) and Michael Story (bass) on a smooth musical journey to round off 2025 in festive fashion.
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