What's Happening
209 Antarctic Connections
209 Antarctic Connections is a growing collection of personal stories about the many ways Antarctica enters our lives.
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...
Festival | 27 September 2026
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre Presents its 7th Annual Sculpture Festival
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre presents its 7th annual Sculpture Festival, featuring object art, contemporary jewellery, and outdoor…
Book Launch | 24 September 2026
Moerewa | Liquid Sleep. Anthony Byrt on Shane Cotton’s Remarkable Journey
We speak to arts writer Anthony Byrt about his new book that takes a career-spanning look at one of Aotearoa's…
Collar – Bespoke Collars in a Stunning Exhibition
An exhibition of bespoke collars by 60 select makers’ hands from across Aotearoa.
Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival Celebrates 20 Years of Swing, Jazz and Community
Ōtautahi Christchurch is set to come alive with the sound of big bands and swinging rhythms this October as the…
Book Launch at The Physics Room – ‘The Valley of Unlikely Acquaintances’
Join author Terri Te Tau for the launch of her remarkable debut novel, The Valley of Unlikely Acquaintances. The Physics…
News | 21 September 2026
Ka Mua, Ka Muri: Conservation and Revitalisation of Ana Whakairo
A research project is underway to gain new knowledge that will help to better protect and conserve Māori rock art…
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…
Creative People – Do You Need a Space to Create?
Over the past few months, LiVS has been testing UNTITLED at 361 Tuam St - a temporary, flexible creative space…
Exhibition | 20 September 2026
Emerging Curator: Scented Translations
Scented Translations challenges the visual bias of gallery spaces through its focus on the material nature of scent. This exhibition touches…
Events & Exhibitions | 20 September 2026
LA FAMILIAR – Shiloh Sagapolu
Shiloh Sagapolu is a multidisciplinary artist born and raised in West Auckland, now based in Ōtautahi. Drawing from everyday life,…