# The Piano, Christchurch Central City The Piano is a cinema or theatre at 156 Armagh Street Central City, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 377 5000]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence theatre/cinema on the council’s register, to 15 Aug 2029, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Music, Arts, Events. A Place where you'll hear sound like you've never heard before”. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Manchester St Super Stop, route 1, route 5, route 7) is 225 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking is 73 m away. The address’s own page keeps 7 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence theatre/cinema on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 156 Armagh Street Central City _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Cinemas & theatres _(Council licence register)_ - **Phone:** 03 377 5000 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** http://thepiano.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** info@thepiano.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Menu:** https://thepiano.nz/whats-on/ _(Its own website)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC000917/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 26 June 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence theatre/cinema, expires 15 Aug 2029 _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing The Piano is a home for music and the arts in Canterbury. Owned and operated by a Charitable Trust whose vision is that it will be a vibrant and vital component of the cultural and social fabric for Christchurch. The facility will enable participation in the arts by providing fit-for-purpose facilities for performances, tuition, creativity, collaboration and connection. The venue includes a Concert Hall, an Atrium, two flat-floor performance or rehearsal spaces – The Chamber and The Box – and a range of studios for both casual and permanant hire. Office hours Monday - Friday 10am-5pm _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)_ - **Address record:** [156 Armagh Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/156-armagh-street), 7 reports on file ## The reports nearby 6,306 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9091986), [162 Gloucester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/162-gloucester-street) - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9083072), [158 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/158-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082771), [196 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/196-gloucester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082442), [227 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/227-cambridge-terrace) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9074919), [230 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/230-cambridge-terrace) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9074842), [297-299 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/297-299-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074822), [211 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/211-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074812), Otakaro Orchard 227 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9074664), [210 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/210-armagh-street) - [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/9060208), [168 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/168-gloucester-street) - [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9059869), [110 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/110-armagh-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9059857), [218 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/218-armagh-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 225 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 266 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Kilmore St near Manchester St, 268 m (routes 1, 27, 29, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilsons Parking, 73 m (45 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Armagh Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/armagh-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=The%20Piano%2C%20156%20Armagh%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52904864593959,172.63828827103455) ## Nearby - [Rollickin Gelato Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/rollickin-gelato-cafe-christchurch-central-city-2), Cafés, 24 m - [The Last Word](https://www.chch.live/business/the-last-word-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 24 m - [Cafe Stir](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-stir-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 26 m - [VIP Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/vip-fitness-christchurch-central-city), Gyms & fitness, 27 m - [Belle](https://www.chch.live/business/belle-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 32 m - [Coffee Lovers](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-lovers-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 32 m - [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 136 m - [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 220 m - [Victoria Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1066-victoria-square), Botanic, 251 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._ - [Turanga Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-56), Library, 149 m ## The nearest other cinemas & theatres - [Isaac Theatre Royal](https://www.chch.live/business/isaac-theatre-royal-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 49 m - [The Court Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-court-theatre-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 86 m - [Little Andromeda](https://www.chch.live/business/little-andromeda-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 491 m - [Hoyts Cinema - Central (EntX)](https://www.chch.live/business/hoyts-cinema-central-entx-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 623 m - [Hoyts Entertainment Exchange](https://www.chch.live/business/hoyts-entertainment-exchange-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 657 m - [Alice Cinema](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinema-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 689 m - [Alice Cinematheque](https://www.chch.live/business/alice-cinematheque-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 706 m - [Lumiere Cinemas](https://www.chch.live/business/lumiere-cinemas-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 785 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cinema#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Clockwork Emporium & Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/clockwork-emporium-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 38 m - [Urban Gourmand](https://www.chch.live/business/urban-gourmand-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 38 m - [New Regent Chicken & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/new-regent-chicken-chips-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 39 m - [Expression Tattoo & Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/expression-tattoo-gallery-christchurch-central-city), Galleries, 40 m - [Kukuruku Sushi & BBQ](https://www.chch.live/business/kukuruku-sushi-bbq-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 40 m - [Penelope's Cakery Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/penelope-s-cakery-deli-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 41 m - [The Dog Box Barbershop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-dog-box-barbershop-christchurch-central-city), Hairdressers, 42 m - [Haven Tattoo](https://www.chch.live/business/haven-tattoo-christchurch-central-city), Tattoo & piercing, 43 m - [Sushi Sachi](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-sachi-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 43 m - [Polished Diamonds](https://www.chch.live/business/polished-diamonds-christchurch-central-city), Jewellery, 44 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=-43.52904864593959&lon=172.63828827103455) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52904864593959,172.63828827103455,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=The%20Piano) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is The Piano?** A cinema or theatre in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is The Piano?** 156 Armagh Street Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Armagh Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/armagh-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52904864593959,172.63828827103455,17) **Is The Piano still trading?** Holds an on-licence theatre/cinema on the council’s register, to 15 Aug 2029, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact The Piano?** phone [03 377 5000](tel:033775000) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://thepiano.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@thepiano.nz](mailto:info@thepiano.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other cinemas & theatres are near The Piano?** [Isaac Theatre Royal](https://www.chch.live/business/isaac-theatre-royal-christchurch-central-city) (49 m), [The Court Theatre](https://www.chch.live/business/the-court-theatre-christchurch-central-city) (86 m), [Little Andromeda](https://www.chch.live/business/little-andromeda-christchurch-central-city) (491 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/cinema). **What’s near The Piano?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/156-armagh-street) holds 7 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Rollickin Gelato Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/rollickin-gelato-cafe-christchurch-central-city-2) (24 m); the Manchester St Super Stop bus stop is 225 m away: routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda) (136 m). **What stood where The Piano is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52904864593959&lon=172.63828827103455) ## Sources - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - 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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/the-piano-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/cinema Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city