Christchurch Town Hall
The Christchurch Town Hall, since 2007 formally known as the Christchurch Town Hall of the Performing Arts, opened in 1972, is Christchurch, New Zealand's premier performing arts centre. It is located in the central city on the banks of the Avon River overlooking Victoria Square, opposite the former location of the demolished Christchurch Convention Centre. Due to significant damage sustained during the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake, it was closed until 2019. Council staff initially recommended demolition of all but the main auditorium, but at a meeting in November 2012, councillors voted to rebuild the entire hall. In 2020, the town hall was registered as a Category I heritage building.
| Christchurch Town Hall of the Performing Arts | |
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Main entrance of the Christchurch Town Hall on Kilmore Street | |
| General information | |
| Coordinates | 43°31′37.02″S 172°38′7.78″E |
| Current tenants | Christchurch Symphony Orchestra |
| Inaugurated | 1972 |
| Renovated | 2015-2019 |
| Owner | Christchurch City Council |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Warren and Mahoney |
| Main contractor | C S Luney Ltd |
| Awards and prizes | NZIA Gold Medal 1973 |
| Designated | 9 September 2020 |
| Reference no. | 9817 |
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