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Concerts for Christchurch is a trust that runs community lunchtime concerts in The Great Hall (Arts Centre).

15/04/2026

Looking forward to getting back to the Great Hall and our Lunchtime events.
Our next Great Hall Lunchtime concert is on Monday May 4 and will feature Justine Cormack, violin, with pianist Sarah Watkins.
We are thrilled to welcome these two superb musicians to the Great Hall stage. Not only founding members of the iconic NZ Trio but also mentors to many and highly acclaimed performers on national and international stages. Justine is the current Concert Master with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Sarah is always seen accompanying at Concerto and International Michael Hill Competitions. They will be performing works by Lilburn, Prokofiev and Debussy.
Book at artscentre.org.nz
Questions [email protected]

22/03/2026

Great Hall Lunchtime Music, Monday March 30, 1.10pm
Lumière Trio (flute, flute/piccolo, piano)
Join this sparkling trio for an exquisite lunchtime filled with lilting melodies and brilliance. Hye-Won Suh, Principal Flute with the CSO will be joined by Johanna Gruskin, Principal Piccolo, NZSO and talented Auckland pianist Jesse Oh. Listen as these instruments take flight in the warm, resonant Great Hall. An acoustic treat for lunch indeed.
Book: artscentre.org.nz
Enquire: [email protected]

16/03/2026

Great Hall Lunchtime Music, Monday March 23, Tiger Moth, Jazz.
The infamous 7 piece ‘jazz’ band will touch down on the Great Hall stage to deliver a scintillating performance of your favourite jazz and popular melodies with a unique and exhilarating twist.
Expect the big sounds from Gwyn Reynolds, sax, Cam Pearce, trumpet, Scott Taitoko, trombone, Jono Blackie, drums, Mike Story, bass, Tom Rainey, piano and a superb sparkle from the fabulous vocalist, Kate Taylor.
Book: artscentre.org.nz
Questions please: [email protected]

04/03/2026

Great Hall Lunchtime Music
Monday March 16, 1.10pm
Toi Toi Opera Company

Join a brilliant team of the company's incredibly talented singers, accompanied by Toi Toi Opera's Head of Music and Principal Répétiteur Jeremy Woodside (piano), as they take you on an immersive journey into some of opera's best-known and best-loved highlights in this gorgeous lunchtime concert.
Packed with all those beautiful arias you will know - Nessun Dorma, O mio babbino caro and so much more. The high notes and the low, soprano, tenor, baritone and bass will all be on display and professionally executed.
See you there!.

Tickets: artscentre.org.nz
email: [email protected]

23/02/2026

Great Hall Lunchtime Music , Monday March 2, 1.10pm
Flavio Villani Piano
Italian pianist Flavio Villani is based in Auckland and has an international classical career. At this recital he will be performing the iconic Bach-Busoni Chaconne, along with the beautiful Prelude, Choral et Fugue by Franck and an exquisite Elegy.
Take this opportunity to enjoy one of his rare, expressive, intimate performances.
Tickets: artscentre.org.nz
Questions: [email protected]

16/02/2026

The Fabulous
Fiona Pears and Band

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert

Monday February 23, 1.10pm

Monday February 23 we have the dynamic and spirited musician,
Fiona Pears(violin) with Dan Robertson (piano), Pete Fleming (bass) and Doug Brush (drums). This talented quartet will be sharing some beautiful music to give you a lively start to your week. Expect a meld of jazz, tango, classical and more on the menu for this lunchtime!
Just Superb!
Better book ahead for this one.
Tickets: artscentre.org.nz
Questions: [email protected]

09/02/2026

Jump into your week with Music!

Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts are Back!

Monday February 16, 1.10pm

A Rainey Day
Tom Rainey will be joined by Mike Story, bass, Jono Blackie, drums, Jimmy Rainey, sax and so much more.
A lovely selection of beautiful music, tunes and songs you will know for sure!
Hope you can join us.
With it being the first for the year it would be wise to book.
www.artscentre.org.nz
questions: [email protected]

22/11/2025

Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Monday December 1, 1.10pm
Last one for the Year!
Jennine Bailey, vocals with Tom Rainey, piano, Michael Story, bass and Rueben Derrick, saxophone.
Jennine and company will be performing some beautiful jazz standards and there will also be a tribute to the late great Dame Cleo Laine including some fabulous songs which she made famous.
See you there!

Book artscentre.org.nz
Enquire [email protected]

11/11/2025

Great Hall
Rising Stars
Lunchtime Music
Tuesday
November 18 - 1.10pm

Very much looking forward to welcoming the talented duo of Christine Jeon, cello and Matthew Seinafo, piano, back to the Great Hall stage.
Both Christine and Matthew are impressive young musicians and together they will be performing beautiful works by Schubert, Cassado and Benjamin Britten.
Please come along to listen and support. This series offers performance opportunities to young emerging musicians.
See you there!
Tickets: artscentre.org.nz
Enquire: [email protected]

26/10/2025

Great Hall Lunchtime Music Monday November 3, 1.10pm
Suzanne Lynch of The Chicks, and The Lady Killers fame (to name but a few) will be joined by local icon Elizabeth Braggins to sing favourites.
Suzanne has just released her memoir which will be available and referenced as she sings her way through her hits on this special, musical lunchtime journey.
Please book ahead for this as it will sell out.
Tickets https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/suzanne-lynch-and-elizabeth-braggins/
Enquire [email protected]

05/10/2025

This is Tomorrow!
The weather will have calmed down by then and please stay for coffee, cake and conversation afterwards. See you there.
High Notes on the Hill
Monday October 6 , 1.10-2pm we have our final lunchtime organ recital for 2025.
Jeremy Woodside will be performing beautiful works by Bach, Ravel, Andreisson and more.
Jeremy has performed throughout the UK, Australia, Singapore, Europe and New Zealand. He has held scholarships at Wells and Westminster Cathedrals in the UK and we look forward to hearing Jeremy perform on the Cashmere Hill at St Augustines.
Book & enquire [email protected]

24/09/2025

High Notes on the Hill
Monday October 6 , 1.10-2pm we have our final lunchtime organ recital for 2025.
Jeremy Woodside will be performing beautiful works by Bach, Ravel, Andreisson and more.
Jeremy has performed throughout the UK, Australia, Singapore, Europe and New Zealand. He has held scholarships at Wells and Westminster Cathedrals in the UK and we look forward to hearing Jeremy perform on the Cashmere Hill at St Augustines.
Book & enquire [email protected]

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Christchurch

Telephone

0210500760

Website

http://www.artscentre.org.nz/

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