Welcome to Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.
Dating back to 1877, The Arts Centre is a thriving community asset with a rich history.
Located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, The Arts Centre is home to over 70 entities and the largest collection of heritage buildings in the country. It is run by an independent charitable trust. Christchurch City Council proposes to zero fund the centre from 1 July 2024. This decision will put the trust on a path to insolvency. Read more here
Rematriation
Wednesday 1 - Friday 31 May 2024 Cloisters Studio
Curated by Tanya Te Miringa Te Rorarangi Ruka, this screening programme delves into the profound theme of Indigenous rematriation, a concept which proposes restoration of balance, harmony, and connect
Free
Matariki 2024
17 - 30 Pipiri June 2024 Arts Centre wide
Nau mai, haere mai come celebrate Matariki with talented artists from Ōtautahi and beyond.
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series 2024
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.
Te Tupua the Goblin
Thursday 16 May 2024 Great Hall
An expertly crafted solo performance, delivered by a veteran of the New Zealand stage. John Davies inhabits nine characters, bringing to life an extraordinary corner of our history.
Songs from Home
Sunday 26 May 2024 Great Hall
An intimate afternoon with Nikki Berry and approximately 65 of her friends
Rising Stars Concert Series 2024
On specific Tuesdays Great Hall
Rising Stars is a Tuesday lunchtime concert series that focuses on encouraging, nurturing and providing a performance platform for emerging young musicians.
Heritage Stargazing from the Observatory Tower 2024
Every Friday night during Winter, 12 April - 27 September 2024 Observatory, Biology and Physics
Experience stargazing through the Townsend Teece Telescope in the Observatory Tower (1896) with astronomers from the University of Canterbury.
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
Guided Walking Tours
Wednesdays - Sundays Clock Tower
Enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour of The Arts Centre and discover the rich history of this heritage site.
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.