Sunday 25 October 2026

Te Whare Tapere

Performing Arts Precinct Open Day

Te Whare Tapere – Performing Arts Precinct

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Key Event Details

 

  Sunday 25 October, 10:00am–2:00pm
  Te Whare Tapere – Performing Arts Precinct | Isaac Theatre Royal, The Court Theatre, The Piano and Tūranga
 Free entry | All ages welcome
 
*Guided tours of the Isaac Theatre Royal are available on a first come, first served basis. Check the schedule and arrive early to secure your place.
 
Tours depart at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 1pm, and 1:30pm. No booking is required, and each tour is limited to 18 people.

Discover the creative heart of the city!

Come and explore Te Whare Tapere – Christchurch’s Performing Arts Precinct at our special Open Day on Sunday 25 October 2026.

For one day, the precinct comes alive with free performances, activities, workshops, behind-the-scenes experiences and more, with The Court Theatre, Isaac Theatre Royal, The Piano and Tūranga opening their doors and welcoming the community to discover what happens inside these creative spaces.

Enjoy live performances from the Big Band Festival, get involved in activities for all ages, explore the venues and meet some of the people who make Ōtautahi’s performing arts scene so vibrant.

Whether you’re a lifelong theatre-lover, a budding performer, a music fan, a curious first-timer or looking for something fun to do with the whānau, there’s something to discover.

Come along, explore the precinct and experience the creative energy of Te Whare Tapere.

Open Day Schedule

Sat 4 October - Sun 5 October 2025

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Auditorium, Isaac Theatre Royal

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  • Schedule subject to change.

    • 10am | Guided Tour

    • 10:30am | Guided Tour

    • 11:00am | Jolt Block Party – Outside Main Entrance & Guided Tour

    • 11:30am | Jolt Block Party – Outside Main Entrance & Guided Tour

    • 12:15pm | Whanganui Jazz Orchestra

    • 1:00pm | Guided Tour

    • 1:30pm | Guided Tour

    Please note:

    • Tours leave on the hour from 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 1pm and 1.30pm

    • No booking required

    • Limited to 18 people per tour

  • Schedule subject to change.

    • 10:30am | Stage Combat Demo/Workshop – On The Green

    • 11:00am | Nelson Jazz Club Big Band – Gough Family Foyer

    • 12:00pm | Capital City Jazz Band – Gough Family Foyer

    • 12:30pm | Stage Combat Demo/Workshop – On The Green

    • 1:00pm | Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra – Gough Family Foyer

    • Other

      • Roaming Performances by the Jester Youth Company – Various Times and Locations

      • Open Workshop by The Court Youth Company – Rātā Foundation Studio – Various Times

  • Schedule subject to change.

    • 10:30am | Garden City Big Band

    • 12:00pm | Dunedin City Jazz Orchestra

  • Schedule subject to change.

    • 11:00am | UC Jazz Society

    • 11:30am | Shirley Boys High School

    • 1:00pm | Rangi Ruru Jazz Band

    • 2:00pm | TPWOW (Hagley)

Isaac Theatre Royal
The Court Theatre
Credit: The Court Theatre
The Piano
Credit: The Piano
Tūranga
Credit: Tūranga

Donate

By donating to the Isaac Theatre Royal, you are helping us with the costs involved in the maintenance and development of the Theatre. Your assistance will ensure she maintains her unique place in our arts heritage as one of the most prestigious and illustrious venues in Australasia for many years to come.

 

Donate

By donating to the Isaac Theatre Royal, you are helping us with the costs involved in the maintenance and development of the Theatre. Your assistance will ensure she maintains her unique place in our arts heritage as one of the most prestigious and illustrious venues in Australasia for many years to come.

 

Donate

By donating to the Isaac Theatre Royal, you are helping us with the costs involved in the maintenance and development of the Theatre. Your assistance will ensure she maintains her unique place in our arts heritage as one of the most prestigious and illustrious venues in Australasia for many years to come.

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