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About us

A successful event is about making connections. In New Zealand’s creative, culinary, and policy capital, no one does it better than Venues Wellington, within our five versatile venues.

About Venues Wellington

Our venues

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St James Theatre

Home of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the St James Theatre is the jewel in the crown of Wellington’s flourishing theatre scene.

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Michael Fowler Centre

A landmark of Wellington’s cultural and civic scene, the Michael Fowler Centre is a modern and versatile venue. It plays host to concerts, conferences, exhibitions, and more.

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TSB Arena

The TSB Arena is Wellington’s biggest indoor venue. It’s a go-to venue choice for conferences, public exhibitions, international concerts and indoor sporting events.

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The Opera House

More than a beautiful building, The Opera House is a witness to the cultural and historic development of Wellington. It hosts a variety of events and is the home of comedy.

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Shed 6

Shed 6’s pillarless floor and retractable and soundproof walls, and combined with the TSB Arcade make it a truly versatile and flexible venue.

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What we offer

Our services
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Subsidies and grants

Local community groups and performance art events can apply for subsidies and grants to hold events with Venues Wellington.

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Event management

We offer end-to-end support for your events. Our team of experts will work with you throughout your event planning to make it a success.

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Sustainability

Venues Wellington strives to be a sustainable business. Here’s what we’re doing to reduce the environmental impact of events in our venues.

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Event theming and design

Transform your event space with unique theming and design. Find our preferred event theming providers that have experience working in our venues.

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Health and safety

Venues Wellington is committed to creating a healthy and safe environment for everyone we work with in our venues.

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Technical production

NW Group provides state-of-the-art technology and high-quality communication solutions. It has a long history of operating in our venues.

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Catering

Delight your guests with crafted menus and excellent service. These Wellington caterers are our preferred suppliers, with the right ingredients for success.

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Security

We’re committed to providing a safe and secure environment for events held at our venues. Red Badge Group are our preferred supplier.

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Exhibition build and hire

Stand out from the rest with custom exhibition displays for your exhibition or trade shows. Our preferred exhibition supplier is Exhibition Hire Services.

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Upcoming events

Our venues are packed with world-class gigs and captivating performances. Check out what’s on in Wellington.

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