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A Festival of New Theatre -This Weekend!
The Festival of New Theatre is a celebration of bold new stories and the artists creating them – Don’t miss this!
Interview | 5 October 2026
“The South is rich with whakairo, it just happens to be marked onto the whenua itself…” Dougal Austin on Māori Rock Art
Dougal Austin (Kāti Māmoe, Kāi Tahu, Waitaha) is one of Aotearoa’s foremost experts on mātauranga Māori. We spoke to Dougal…
News | 20 September 2026
The Creative Mix – Arts Networking Drinks
Looking to meet others working in the creative sector? Join us for The Creative Mix. Hosted by Toi Ōtautahi, this…
News | 6 October 2026
Arts Centre Sculpture Festival Opens This Weekend
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents its 7th annual Sculpture Festival, featuring object art, contemporary jewellery, and outdoor…
Exhibition | 6 October 2026
“Good Trouble” at Eastside Gallery
Good Trouble examines how disruption can become a creative act – how artists who lean into friction, discomfort, or defiance…
Those Days of Clear Blue Green Skies
Curated by the University of Canterbury’s Lydia Baxendell, Those Days of Clear Blue Green Skies, pairs historic legacy with innovative…
News | 29 September 2026
Toi Auaha Studio Spaces Available!
Are you looking for an affordable creative workspace in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch? We have some good news…
Calendar of Events
08.10
2026
Auricle Listening Lounge
6:30 PM – 8:30 pm
The Auricle Listening Lounge at Toi Auaha is a relaxed, welcoming space for anyone with an interest in sonic art,…
Toi Auaha Lounge, Toi Auaha, Rolleston Avenue
10.10 – 26.10
2026
Sculpture Festival 2026
10:00 AM
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents its 7th annual Sculpture Festival, featuring object art, contemporary jewellery, and outdoor…
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard
13.10
2026
Wellbeing for Creatives
6:30 PM – 8:30 pm
Free monthly peer-supported space for Ōtautahi creatives that uses guided reflection, shared conversation and gentle wellbeing practices.
Toi Auaha Lounge, 5 Worcester Boulevard
16.10
2026
SCAPE Public Art walk | 25 years of Sculptures
1:30 PM – 3:00 pm
Get the stories behind the sculptures. Enjoy an easy stroll around central Christchurch with SCAPE Public Art as part of…
Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square
21.10
2026
The Creative Mix – Arts Networking Gathering
5:00 PM – 6:30 pm
Share a drink, kai and kōrero with your creative peers at this free networking event for the city’s creatives
Toi Auaha
Opportunities
Opportunities & Proposals | 5 October 2026
The Court Theatre is Seeking Expressions of Interest from Playwrights, Directors, Independent Producers, and Artists for a Range of Opportunities in 2027 and 2028.
The Court Theatre is seeking expressions of interest from playwrights, directors, independent producers, and artists for a range of opportunities in 2027 and 2028.
Hagley Theatre School Auditions for 2027
The One-Year Acting Training Course is a year-long journey into the art of acting, open to anyone with a passion…
Jobs, Opportunities & Proposals | 13 September 2026
Theatre & Events Coordinator – The Kind Foundation
The Black Box Theatre at Papa Hou is seeking a Theatre & Events Coordinator
Opportunities & Proposals | 13 September 2026
Open Studios Artist Residency 2026–2027 – The Arts Village Rotorua
The Arts Village Rotorua is looking for innovative artists with exciting project ideas to join our shared studio residency at…
Opportunities & Proposals | 1 September 2026
Grace Butler Memorial Foundation Award Open
Grace Butler Memorial Foundation Award at Ara for 2027 now calling for expressions of interest.
Call for Proposals: Tai Tapu Sculpture Garden
We are interested in concepts for three-dimensional sculpture in all media suitable for outdoor exhibition; and participatory, socially-engaged or performance…
Education and Courses
Courses and Classes | 5 October 2026
Wide Horizons: Make Art Like Georgia O’Keeffe & Rita Angus
Discover the work of pioneering artists Georgia O’Keeffe and Rita Angus—two strong, independent women who pursued distinctive artistic visions and inspired generations of artists. Starts 10 November.
Courses and Classes | 15 September 2026Featured
Accessible and Inclusive Circus Classes at Move
Accessible Circus for all! Circability’s accessible classes at Move welcome all abilities. Expect, creative movement, fun and plenty of joy!…
Education & Courses | 15 September 2026
Art Accessible Course – Term 4
Get creative in the studio and explore different media to create a range of artistic works.
Courses and Classes | 21 July 2026
Mature Movement for 55+ with Fleur de Thier
Turn up and jump in at anytime – this inspiring class is designed to celebrate the maturing body.