Michael Fowler Centre
With its striking architecture and dramatic auditorium, Wellington’s award-winning Michael Fowler Centre is a prestigious environment to host your next major business event.
Where
Waterfront Precinct
Venues Wellington’s Michael Fowler Center is Wellington’s main stage for international conferences and leading performing artists. This much-loved part of the Wellington skyline sits right at the heart of the capital city’s civic and cultural precinct.
Its location is within an easy stroll of major hotel accommodation, culinary delights, quirky cafés, boutique shopping as well as Wellington’s arts, culture and entertainment precinct.

Highlights
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Iconic city venue in the heart of the CBD
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Natural light and wooden interiors
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Huge Auditorium and a variety of spaces
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Magnificent views of the harbour and city
Boasting a three-level glass façade and finished throughout with native timbers and Italian marble, the sheer magnificence of the internal space has seen the Michael Fowler Centre win numerous architecture awards.
Rooms available
Spaces | Sqm | Ceiling Height | U-Shape | Theatre | Banquet | Cocktail | Classroom | Boardroom | Booths |
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Auditorium | 230 m2 | 21.6m | 2209 | 140 | 180 | - | - | - | |
Renouf Foyer |
450 m2 | 6.2m | 432 | 300 | 500 | 180 | - | 28 | |
Lion Harbourview Lounge | 140 m2 | 2.9m | 140 | 140 | 180 | 70 | - | - | |
VIP Lounge | 36 m2 | 12 | 24 | 20 | - | 16 | - |