# Lumière Arthouse Cinema, Christchurch Central City

Lumière Arthouse Cinema is a business at 26 Rolleston Avenue, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Lumi%C3%A8re%20Arthouse%20Cinema%2C%2026%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://lumierecinemas.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lumi%C3%A8re%20Arthouse%20Cinema%2C%2026%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go. The directory’s number for it: 03 365 0066.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, route 8) is 124 m away; a separated cycleway passes the door; council off-street parking (54 spaces) is 84 m away. The address’s own page keeps 43 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 26 Rolleston Avenue, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Business
- **Phone:** 03 365 0066 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://lumierecinemas.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** info@lumierecinemas.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

This boutique cinema is located in the Arts Centre's West Lecture building. Lumière has two theatres – The Bernhardt (seats 67) and The Bardot (seats 42). Both feature state-of-the-art technology with vintage ambiance and luxurious seating. Located on Level 2 is their cosy and warm Bijou Bar which features an outstanding view of the nearby Botanic Gardens. Opening early evenings thru to after the start of the last show to enable you to relax either pre or after show. Access For Patrons With Disabilities: On the ground floor situated in the South Quad entrance (next to Annie's Wine Bar) is a wheelchair/disabled lift. All of the cinemas have easy wheelchair access - please take the lift to level 1 to enter the box office area.

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Heritage item:** College Hall and Setting, highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [26 Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/26-rolleston-avenue), 43 reports on file


## The reports nearby
2,386 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/9140466), [12 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/12-hereford-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9127300), [2 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124632), [294G Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294g-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9124612), [294 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/294-montreal-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9124038), [28 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-gloucester-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9113896), [7 Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-rolleston-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113889), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9113880), [7 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-cashel-street)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9084216), [11 Rolleston Ave, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/11-rolleston-avenue)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9082415), 7–15 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9069529), [15 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/15-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9062190), [28 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/28-worcester-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 124 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 201 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 271 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Ravenscar House Museum, 84 m (54 spaces, 2 mobility, 4 EV) _(Council parking data)_
- [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Lumi%C3%A8re%20Arthouse%20Cinema%2C%2026%20Rolleston%20Avenue%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.531303953061645,172.62777241566565)

## Nearby

- [Christchurch Rebuild Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-rebuild-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 23 m
- [Christchurch Hop On Hop Off Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-hop-on-hop-off-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 24 m
- [Discover Christchurch Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/discover-christchurch-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 24 m
- [Bijou Cocktail Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/bijou-cocktail-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 27 m
- [Rutherford's Den](https://www.chch.live/business/rutherford-s-den-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 31 m
- [Two Productions](https://www.chch.live/business/two-productions-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 36 m
- [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 317 m
- [Nurses Memorial Chapel](https://www.chch.live/park/1472-nurses-memorial-chapel), Botanic, 432 m
- [Cranmer Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1817-cranmer-square), Botanic, 450 m

_Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._
- [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-29), Car park, 86 m

## The nearest other business

- [Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/fragranzi-artisan-perfume-studio-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 55 m
- [Altiora Performing Arts Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/altiora-performing-arts-venue-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 115 m
- [Frances Nation](https://www.chch.live/business/frances-nation-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 115 m
- [Paint & Sip Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-sip-studio-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 115 m
- [Soul Jewellery Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/soul-jewellery-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 140 m
- [Absolution](https://www.chch.live/business/absolution-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 141 m
- [Friday Creative](https://www.chch.live/business/friday-creative-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 149 m
- [Skin Space](https://www.chch.live/business/skin-space-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 176 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/business#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Guided City Walks - Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/guided-city-walks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 38 m
- [Pumanawa Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/pumanawa-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 41 m
- [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 42 m
- [The Central Art Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/the-central-art-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 43 m
- [Cellar Door](https://www.chch.live/business/cellar-door-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 44 m
- [Paint 'n' Sip](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-christchurch-central-city), Craft, 47 m
- [Museum Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/museum-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 56 m
- [Christchurch Grand Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-grand-tour-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 63 m
- [YHA Rolleston House](https://www.chch.live/business/yha-rolleston-house-christchurch-central-city), Hostels, 66 m
- [Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities](https://www.chch.live/business/teece-museum-of-classical-antiquities-christchurch-central-city), Museums, 67 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.531303953061645&lon=172.62777241566565)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.531303953061645,172.62777241566565,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Lumi%C3%A8re%20Arthouse%20Cinema)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Lumière Arthouse Cinema?**

A business in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Lumière Arthouse Cinema?**

26 Rolleston Avenue, Central City, on [Rolleston Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/rolleston-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.531303953061645,172.62777241566565,17)

**Is Lumière Arthouse Cinema still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Lumière Arthouse Cinema?**

phone [03 365 0066](tel:033650066) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://lumierecinemas.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@lumierecinemas.co.nz](mailto:info@lumierecinemas.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other business are near Lumière Arthouse Cinema?**

[Fragranzi Artisan Perfume Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/fragranzi-artisan-perfume-studio-christchurch-central-city) (55 m), [Altiora Performing Arts Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/altiora-performing-arts-venue-christchurch-central-city) (115 m), [Frances Nation](https://www.chch.live/business/frances-nation-christchurch-central-city) (115 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/business).

**What’s near Lumière Arthouse Cinema?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/26-rolleston-avenue) holds 43 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Christchurch Rebuild Tour](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-rebuild-tour-christchurch-central-city) (23 m); the Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St bus stop is 124 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes the door; nearest park: [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve) (317 m).

**What stood where Lumière Arthouse Cinema is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.531303953061645&lon=172.62777241566565)

## Sources

- Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0)
- Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0)
- Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin
- Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0)
- Record assembled 2026-10-25

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