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Arts & Culture

The city is alive and enriched in culture with everything from street art, exhibitions, history and theatre that's bound to leave you inspired.

Court Theatre Show

The Court Theatre

Hidden in Christchurch’s suburb of Addington is New Zealand’s largest and oldest theatre company.

The Court Theatre

Christchurch Arts Centre North Quad

The Arts Centre

The Arts Centre has been extensively restored, with many hidden gems to explore.

The Arts Centre

Isaac Theatre Royal

Isaac Theatre Royal

The Isaac Theatre Royal has a grand history in Christchurch. The theatre was built at its current site in 1908 and is the only operational Edwardian style theatre left in New Zealand.

The Issac Theatre Royal

Canterbury Museum
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The Canterbury Museum

While the Canterbury Museum is closed for redevelopment, you can visit the pop-up Canterbury Museum at CoCA, 66 Gloucester Street.

The Canterbury Museum

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

The largest professional orchestra in the South Island, performing a new and exciting programme every year.

The CSO

Christchurch The Piano Exterior at Night

The Piano

The Piano - Centre of Music and Arts is a key cultural hub in Christchurch.

The Piano

Street Art Tour

Celebrating Street Art in the City

With a vibrant and growing arts scene, Christchurch has earned a strong reputation as the home of street art.

Our Street Art

Waka On Avon

Cultural Experiences Christchurch

Dive into local Christchurch culture! Treat your taste buds to some mouth-watering local kai, discover fascinating historical sites, and soak up breathtaking nature.

Cultural Experiences

Christchurch Art Gallery

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu

The Art Gallery

Christchurch Art Gallery

Galleries in Christchurch

Christchurch's vibrant art scene is visible throughout the streets and public spaces of the city with lively painted murals and art installations.

Galleries

Christchurch Turanga Library Side

Tūranga - Christchurch Central Library

Tūranga is in Cathedral Square, at the heart and centre of Christchurch city.

Tūranga

Christchurch Street Art Helix Ara

SCAPE Public Art

Over the past 22 years, SCAPE have become the largest producer of new contemporary public artwork in New Zealand. These artworks provide a unique point of difference for the city.

SCAPE

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