Events
All Events
July
07.07
2026
Happy Moments by Len Lye Book Launch
5:30 PM - 7:00 pm
Scorpio Books, the Len Lye Foundation and Atuanui Press warmly welcome you to the launch of Happy Moments by Len Lye, edited by Roger Horrocks.
Scorpio Books
18.07
2026
Mt Pleasant Pottery Group Exhibition
10:00 AM - 3:00 pm
Showcasing work by Mt Pleasant Pottery Club members and guest exhibitor Royce McGlashen.
Pottery Club Gallery at Te Papa Kura Redcliffs Park
19.07
2026
Asian Arts Festival
11:00 AM - 5:00 pm
A vibrant celebration of Asian arts and cultures, showcasing music, theatre, dance, comedy, workshops, food, art market, cultural performances, and more.
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
21.07 - 15.08
2026
At the Wake – Court Theatre
7:30 PM
From acclaimed playwright Victor Rodger, this sharp and darkly funny play sees family tensions rise to the surface.
The Court Theatre - Gloucester Street
22.07
2026
Akaroa Open Mic
6:30 PM - 9:30 pm
Akaroa Open Mic at The Common, Akaroa features original poetry by Erik Kennedy & original music by Lesley Meguid.
The Common, Akaroa
24.07 - 25.07
2026
The Merry Widow – Toi Toi Opera
7:30 PM
Waltz the night away at The Tannery Christchurch this July with Toi Toi Opera's opulent, sparkling new production of Lehár's timeless operetta, The Merry Widow.
The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston
25.07
2026
Art Matters: Venice Biennale
2:00 PM - 3:00 pm
Curators Chloe Cull and Felicity Milburn discuss Fiona Pardington’s Taharaki Skyside at the Aotearoa New Zealand pavilion and share their Biennale highlights.
Christchurch Art Gallery
31.07 - 01.08
2026
Winter Season
7:30 PM
The winter brings three works celebrating the heritage of the Royal NZ Ballet & the contributions of outstanding artists from our past, present & future.
Isaac Theatre Royal
August
05.08
2026
Understanding Arts Markets – A Toi Ōtautahi 2026 Arts Workshop
5:30 PM - 7:00 pm
This workshop provides an introduction to arts markets and how artists can make the most of them
Toi Auaha, 5 Worcester Boulevard
11.08
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
13.08
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
September
02.09
2026
Greening the Arts: Practical Sustainability for Artists and Galleries – A Toi Ōtautahi 2026 Arts Workshop
5:30 PM - 7:00 pm
Workshop exploring how visual artists and galleries can reduce their environmental impact, led by Physics Room gallery's James Tapsell-Kururangi
Toi Auaha, 5 Worcester Boulevard