# The Arts Centre, Christchurch Central City The Arts Centre is an arts centre at 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 366 0989]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hereford St near Montreal St, route 8) is 162 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 127 m; council off-street parking (54 spaces) is 109 m away. The address’s own page keeps 9 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch 8013 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Arts Centre _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 366 0989 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** https://www.artscentre.org.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@artscentre.org.nz _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Te reo Māori name:** Te Matatiki Toi Ora _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Also known as:** Christchurch Arts Centre _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Encyclopaedia:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christchurch_Arts_Centre _(Wikidata)_ ## In its own listing The exciting process of bringing people back to the Arts Centre has begun, with more than half the site progressively re-opening through 2016. This new era is an opportunity to tailor the unique heritage environment so it meets the needs of the Canterbury community, businesses and tourists. The result will be a vibrant hub of creative industries, with studio and exhibition spaces, arts education and performance spaces, complemented by retail and hospitality. _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:** Electrical Engineering Extension, School of Engineering, and Setting, highly significant in the District Plan _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC154729:** Water Take/Use, held by The Arts Centre of Christchurch Trust Board, to 14 Sept 2050, 24 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [2 Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-boulevard), 9 reports on file ## The reports nearby 3,515 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9089850), 324–336 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9089531), [322 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/322-montreal-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) - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9052636), [20 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/20-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048411), [2 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048343), [45 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/45-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9048319), [322 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/322-montreal-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048303), [48 Worcester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/48-worcester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9048293), [296 Montreal St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/296-montreal-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 162 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hereford St near Montreal St, 166 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Rolleston Ave near Gloucester St, 186 m (routes 8) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, 127 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Ravenscar House Museum, 109 m (54 spaces, 2 mobility, 4 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/worcester-boulevard), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Arts%20Centre%2C%202%20Worcester%20Boulevard%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5315089,172.629098) ## Nearby - [Altiora Performing Arts Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/altiora-performing-arts-venue-christchurch-central-city), Business, 6 m - [Frances Nation](https://www.chch.live/business/frances-nation-christchurch-central-city), Business, 6 m - [Lumiere Cinemas](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-cinemas-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 6 m - [Paint & Sip Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-sip-studio-christchurch-central-city), Business, 6 m - [Quad Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/quad-eatery-ex-bunsen-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 6 m - [Te Matatiki TOI ORA](https://www.chch.live/business/te-matatiki-toi-ora-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 6 m - [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve), park, 351 m - [Scott Statue Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1727-scott-statue-reserve), Botanic, 367 m - [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 380 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, 140 m ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [The Free Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-free-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Cinemas & theatres, 26 m - [Soul Jewellery Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/soul-jewellery-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Business, 39 m - [The Fudge Cottage at the Arts Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fudge-cottage-at-the-arts-centre-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 41 m - [Opening 2022: Boutique Arts Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-2022-boutique-arts-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 44 m - [The Fudge Cottage](https://www.chch.live/business/the-fudge-cottage-christchurch-central-city), Fudge, 45 m - [The Arts Centre Walking Tours](https://www.chch.live/business/the-arts-centre-walking-tours-christchurch-central-city), Attractions, 51 m - [Paint 'n' Sip Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/paint-n-sip-studio-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 52 m - [Absolution](https://www.chch.live/business/absolution-christchurch-central-city), Business, 56 m - [The Rolling OM](https://www.chch.live/business/the-rolling-om-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 57 m - [The Observatory Hotel](https://www.chch.live/business/the-observatory-hotel-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 58 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=-43.5315089&lon=172.629098) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5315089,172.629098,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Arts%20Centre) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/738797315), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Arts Centre?** An arts centre in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Arts Centre?** 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch Central City, on [Worcester Boulevard](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/worcester-boulevard). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5315089,172.629098,17) **Is The Arts Centre still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact The Arts Centre?** phone [03 366 0989](tel:+6433660989), its [website](https://www.artscentre.org.nz/), email [info@artscentre.org.nz](mailto:info@artscentre.org.nz). **What’s near The Arts Centre?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-worcester-boulevard) holds 9 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Altiora Performing Arts Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/altiora-performing-arts-venue-christchurch-central-city) (6 m); the Hereford St near Montreal St bus stop is 162 m away: route 8; a separated cycleway passes within 127 m; nearest park: [Armagh Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1254-armagh-reserve) (351 m). **What stood where The Arts Centre is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5315089&lon=172.629098) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - 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 active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (CC BY 4.0) - Wikidata, the item an OpenStreetMap mapper linked the premises to (CC0) - 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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/the-arts-centre-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/amenity-arts-centre Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city