The Venues Wellington team manages civic venues in Wellington city, on behalf of Wellington City Council.

Our venues are all located along Wellington waterfront which is just a short walk from the city centre, and plenty of options for food and drink, accommodation and other experiences nearby.

Our venues combine heritage and character with state-of-the-art technology. Whether it’s a conference, music, or sports-related event, our six venues are made up of 26 bookable spaces that offer versatility and flexibility.

Venues Wellington is part of WellingtonNZ and has a team of event experts on hand. Whether you’re looking for help with technology, ticketing, catering, or security, you’ll have all the support you need to deliver an exceptional event experience.

We love to work with our clients to create innovative event set-ups that will deliver inspirational experiences. With a full range of service partners, including technology, ticketing, catering, and security, you can be confident that you’ll have a team of experts taking care of everything.

The Venues Wellington team is connected with the best creative and business minds in Wellington, and we’re more than happy to connect them with you to add a unique touch to your event.

Meet the team

Portrait of Brooke Bateman.

Brooke Bateman

Business Events Sales & Development Manager

Brooke guides our Business Events team and has a wealth of experience in sales and account management. She’s dedicated to promoting business events in Wellington, working closely with clients to ensure event success.

Portrait of Jennifer de Montalk.

Jennifer de Montalk

Performances Events Sales Manager

With over 15 years of experience in events, Jen leads our Performance Events Team. Jen works closely with promoters, theatre producers, resident hirers, and sports teams to bring exciting events to Wellington.

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If you’d like to know more about venue options or organise a visit, contact the Venues Wellington sales team.

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Our venues

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Looking up to the stands and roof of the St James Theatre, the red seats and gold fixtures can be seen, as well as the very large light on the roof.

St James Theatre

Wellington's St James Theatre is a large events venue set in a historic building. Home of a flourishing theatre scene and the Royal New Zealand Ballet.

The exterior of The Opera House in Wellington at night. People are walking in and out of the front doors and the top two stories of the building are lit up in red-coloured spotlights.

The Opera House

With its stunning architecture, The Opera House in Wellington is a remarkable performance event space. It hosts many events and is Wellington's home of comedy.

Looking across the waterfront at the TSB arena and Shed 6, 3 large sheds painted white and 1 painted black. The city centre buildings can be seen behind.

TSB Arena

The TSB Arena is Wellington’s biggest indoor venue. It hosts conferences, public exhibitions, international concerts, and indoor sporting events.

Michael Fowler Centre lit up in celebration of the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern's announcement of a baby girl. with bright yellow lights reflected onto the waterfront and into the sky at nighttime.

Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington’s award-winning Michael Fowler Centre is a prestigious events venue with its striking architecture and dramatic auditorium.

Looking across the waterfront at Shed 6, a building on the Queens Whard with large doors and the Shed 6 sign.

Shed 6

Shed 6 is Wellington's versatile and flexible event venue. A pillarless floor and retractable, soundproof walls cater to concerts, conferences, or small events.