16 February 2026

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series: A Rainey Day

Tom Rainey, whānau and friends perform jazz standards and favourite melodies to launch the 2026 Lunchtime Concert Series.

Tom Rainey, whānau and friends perform jazz standards and favourite melodies to launch the 2026 Lunchtime Concert Series.
Whether conducting, composing, arranging or playing, Tom is a lynchpin of the musical landscape of Ōtautahi Christchurch and across the motu. As we return to the Great Hall stage for our 2026 lunchtimes, who better to launch the series than Tom and some of the finest musicians in the city? A great way to get the year started no matter the weather.

Discover a collection of musical gems - bite-size lunchtime concerts in the magnificent Great Hall, featuring renowned local, national and international musicians from classical, jazz, and popular traditions. View the full programme(external link).

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Tom Rainey, whānau and friends perform jazz standards and favourite melodies to launch the 2026 Lunchtime Concert Series.
Whether conducting, composing, arranging or playing, Tom is a lynchpin of the musical landscape of Ōtautahi Christchurch and across the motu. As we return to the Great Hall stage for our 2026 lunchtimes, who better to launch the series than Tom and some of the finest musicians in the city? A great way to get the year started no matter the weather.

Discover a collection of musical gems - bite-size lunchtime concerts in the magnificent Great Hall, featuring renowned local, national and international musicians from classical, jazz, and popular traditions. View the full programme(external link).

Location
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central

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