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 in progress.

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 finally gets a permanent home after 14 years in temporary spaces.

Latest Update

Construction well advanced. On budget and on schedule for completion this financial year.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$50.0M
CategoryCommunity & Culture
WardCentral
StatusIn Progress

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.

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