Court Theatre Build
Permanent home for the Court Theatre in the Performing Arts Precinct.
This is a $50.0M community & culture project in Central, Christchurch, currently complete.
Permanent home for the Court Theatre in the Performing Arts Precinct. The Court has operated from temporary premises since the 2011 earthquakes.
Why This Project Matters
One of NZ's most significant professional theatres now has a permanent home after 14 years in temporary spaces.
Latest Update
Completed on budget. The Court Theatre opened in its permanent home at the Performing Arts Precinct in 2026.
Budget Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | $50.0M |
| Category | Community & Culture |
| Ward | Central |
| Status | Complete |
Data & Sources
Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: CCC Performing Arts Precinct, Newsline. Budget figures from CCC capital programme. Scope and status from official CCC communications and council agenda reports. Data as at March 2026.