The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora

18/06/2026

Picture yourself surrounded by rows of lollies, handpicking your favourites to create your very own custom mix🍬
..surely it's time for your next visit 😉

📍 Mrs Bumbleberry's Lolly Shop, The Arts Centre, Christchurch
⏰ Open daily, 10.30am-4.30pm

17/06/2026

Venue highlight: The Lounge 📍

Looking for a space that's professional, stylish, and easy to host in?

Tucked away inside The Arts Centre's Health Technology Centre, The Lounge is the perfect spot for networking events, business functions, breakfast meetings, and after-work cocktails. It combines a modern fit-out with the heritage charm The Arts Centre is known for.

📥 For more information or to enquire, visit the link: https://f.mtr.cool/udekxbymmm

15/06/2026

Imagine your wedding day here? 💒🔔

This beautiful celebration featured both the ceremony and reception in The Arts Centre’s Great Hall, with cocktails in the North Quad.

It’s an unforgettable setting in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Swipe to see some of our favourite details ➡️

Images by: Kirsten J Photography

13/06/2026

This week is National Volunteer Week, and we're celebrating all of the incredible volunteers who help make The Arts Centre what it is 💙🙏

Often the very first people to welcome visitors to The Arts Centre, their passion, generosity, and dedication never go unnoticed. Whether they're sharing stories, offering directions, or simply greeting you with a smile, they play an invaluable role in creating memorable experiences for our community.

Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers for the time, care, and enthusiasm you bring to the site. We appreciate you today and every day.

13/06/2026

These miniature Arts Centre-inspired magnets are available to purchase at The Arts Centre Shop and are made by local ceramicist Ting Lin 💙

Handcrafted with incredible attention to detail, each magnet captures a little piece of our iconic heritage buildings, making them the perfect keepsake or gift for lovers of Christchurch and The Arts Centre 🏛️

Pop into The Arts Centre Shop to browse Ting's collection and discover more locally made treasures.

📍 The Arts Centre Shop
⏰ Open daily, 10am-4pm

11/06/2026

FRIDAY EATS: Raclette Team 🍽️💙

Ever wondered what the bright orange food truck at Market Square dishes up? This gem of a food truck serves up a range of smoked meats and raclette-based meals. The best part... the cheese is warmed up and served straight onto your dish to satisfy those cravings 🧀

Whether you're after a hearty lunch, a cheesy snack, or simply curious about what raclette is all about, this Market Square favourite is well worth a visit. Find them parked up in Market Square and treat yourself to some cheesy goodness.

11/06/2026

EVENT ALERT: The Gluten Free Food Market is coming to The Arts Centre, Christchurch in celebration of Coeliac New Zealand Awareness Week (15–21 June) - a delicious, inclusive day out for all!

Enjoy a huge range of gluten-free food options, an open bar at Altiora, plus live music and face painting to keep the whole whānau entertained. Whether you’re gluten intolerant or just love good food, there’s something for everyone.

📆 Sunday 21 June
⏰ 12pm – 7pm
🎟️ FREE entry
📍 Altiora, Engineering Laneway & Market Square, The Arts Centre, Christchurch

Save the date and bring your appetite 💙

FOODTRUCKS INCLUDED ⬇️
The Chippy
Busy Mums Kitchen
Raclette
Rollilicious
Sangkutsa
Gelato Dolce
Cafe Tango
Artesanos
Koe Cheese Bread
Bangkok Wok
OMG! Decadent Donuts
Inka Bross - NZ
Yellow Not Pink
Gone Bananas
Badass Brownies
FOG Food Ltd
VKGN LIMITED

11/06/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is now live on the website 🖥️

Take a look back at the year that was at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre - including our milestones, programmes, and the impact of our creative community.

Read it here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/mukmvcrggr

10/06/2026

Picture yourself in the early 20th century, sitting your exams in this stunning space. ✍️📚

This room once hosted Canterbury College examinations, with generations of students nervously filling its desks.

Can you guess which iconic heritage building at The Arts Centre this is? 👀👇

10/06/2026

Something's been sneaking around the site... 🐕💙

Ahead of the upcoming performance of Social Animal by Arts on Tour, we're partnering with Greyhounds as Pets NZ for a special Pat n Chat pop-up.

Social Animal explores the connections between humans and animals, making it the perfect opportunity to shine a light on greyhound adoption and the wonderful dogs looking for loving homes.

Before the show, come along early for a pat, a cuddle and a chat with some gorgeous greyhounds outside the Great Hall. Whether you're considering adoption, curious to learn more, or simply keen to meet these gentle dogs, we'd love to see you there.

📆 Fri 12 Jun
⏰ 6.30pm Bar Open, 7pm Dogs onsite, 7.30 the show begins
📍 North Quad/Great Hall
🎟️ Pat & Chat (FREE) | Social Animal ($25 +bf) — more information via the website: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/social-animal-finding-relevance-in-a-social-media-world/

Get cosy for a movie under the stars. Bring your favourite people, a picnic blanket or chairs, some treats, then settle in as the night sky sparkles and the story unfolds.