Events
All Events
April
01.04 - 25.04
2026
Miranda Parkes – rewinder – at Jonathan Smart Gallery
5:30 PM
For her latest show, 2026 ZAWAA winner Miranda Parkes let the works take the lead: With a focus on playfulness and experimentation, the results glow, melt, and dance across our walls - textural, saturated and unmistakably hers, with a wildness running through it.
Jonathan Smart Gallery,
08.04
2026
Adrian Cox Trio – Club Croco
7:30 PM - 9:30 pm
As a celebrated exponent of New Orleans music, Adrian Cox has dedicated his career to preserving and pushing the boundaries of early jazz, earning praise for his masterful technique, deep historical knowledge, and infectious energy on stage.
The Piano
12.04
2026
Unchatter x Fidgetie Fingers: An Artsy Connection Experience
10:00 AM - 1:00 pm
This experience brings a beautiful blend of science and creativity. You can expect hands-on art therapy exercises with a sprinkle of psychology research that will help you create and connect.
Toi Auaha - Community Arts Facility
13.04
2026
Textile Club with Mirabel Oliver
6:00 PM - 9:00 pm
Join others in a warm and welcoming environment to work on your textile projects, hosted by a skilled craftsperson for advice and support where needed.
Toi Auaha, 5 Worcester Boulevard
14.04
2026
Wellbeing for Creatives
6:30 PM - 8:30 pm
Wellbeing for Creatives is a free monthly peer-supported space for Ōtautahi artists, makers and creatives of all kinds. It offers a welcoming environment to connect with others who understand the unique joy and pressures of creative life.
Toi Auaha, 5 Worcester Blvd
15.04 - 19.03
2026
The Art of Devotion – Shaun Hickland
5:30 PM
The Art of Devotion by Shaun Hickland is at The Art Hole from the 15th to the 18th April
The Art Hole, 336 St Asaph Street
16.04
2026
Pepeha Portal – Ariana Tikao Launch
5:30 PM - 7:00 pm
Scorpio Books and Otago University Press warmly welcome you to the launch of Pepeha Portal by Ariana Tikao. Pepeha Portal is the keenly anticipated debut poetry collection from New Zealand Arts Laureate Ariana Tikao.
Scorpio Books, 120 Hereford Street
18.04
2026
The Weed Eaters Q&A
7:00 PM
As part of THE BIG FORKING TOUR of Aotearoa, catch a special advance screening of the film, The Weed Eaters, followed by a live Q&A with the creators and cast April 18th at the Lumiere!
Lumiere Cinema
21.04
2026
WORD Christchurch Presents: Niall Williams
6:00 PM - 7:00 pm
For one night only in New Zealand, join us for a celebration of Irish storytelling with Booker Prize nominated writer Niall Williams (Ireland) who captures the magic of everyday life in his beautifully observed novels.
Tautoru TSB Space at Tūranga
24.04
2026
Daniel Verstappen & Fiona Pears – NZ Tour 2026
7:30 PM - 9:30 pm
Belgian international pianist and composer Daniel Verstappen returns to Aotearoa as part of his New Zealand tour, joining forces with acclaimed New Zealand violinist Fiona Pears for a special concert at The Piano
The Piano
26.04 - 30.04
2026
Nature’s Symphony – A Visual Journey Through our Forests
10:00 AM
This exhibition features tapestries, paintings and drawings based on the theme of ‘Nature’s Symphony’ - the wonderful small details of our New Zealand Forests.
Chamber Gallery, Rangiora
May
01.05 - 03.05
2026
Open Christchurch 2026
10:00 AM
Discover Ōtautahi anew as you join us for this annual celebration of architecture. Experience many of the city's best buildings from the inside.
Various venues across Christchurch
06.05
2026
Accessibility 101 – A 2026 Toi Ōtautahi Arts Presentation
5:30 PM - 6:30 pm
Arts Access 101 in Ōtautahi Interested in accessibility but don’t know where to start? Want to take your accessibility to the next level? Then this free Toi Ōtautahi interactive presentation hosted by Arts Access Aotearoa on 6th May (5.30pm) at Toi Auaha is for you.
Toi Auaha, Worcester Boulevard
14.05
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, experimental, improvised, or unconventional music: both makers and the curious.
Toi Auaha Lounge, Toi Auaha, Rolleston Avenue