Event Types

Special Events

  
Pillarless halls with high ceilings offer a blank canvas waiting to be transformed into a visual masterpiece.  Or maybe you would prefer a room with floor to ceiling windows and a parquet dance floor, a room with views over Christchurch's largest sporting oval or a theatre setting where dinner can be held on stage.

Our venues offer an endless variety of options for whatever type of special event you are planning.

Our Event Specialists will present you with lots of creative ideas, menu suggestions, themes and entertainment - all the ingredients required to make your special occasion a huge success.

The following are the venues that are best suited for special events:
 

Christchurch Convention Centre

Convention / Exhibition Hall & Individual Halls | Capacity up to 1,350 people. more
A carpeted, flat-floor area of 1,864m2 which is divisible into two or three smaller halls. The halls are pillarless and suitable for major  gala dinners and a myriad of other events.

Convention Centre Bar | Capacity up to 100 people. more

Christchurch Town Hall for Performing Arts

Auditorium | Capacity up to 500 people. more
The Auditorium is a large oval-shaped theatre with a comfortable and configurable tiered seating system allowing various room plan arrangements and designs. It is a popular venue for larger plenary sessions and a dynamic and stunning setting for themed gala dinners.

Limes Room | Capacity up to 430 people. more
The Limes Room is a large multi-purpose function room. It is situated on the first floor with floor to ceiling glass on two sides, overlooking Victoria Square.

Conference Room 1&2 | Capacity up to 160 people. more
This conference room can be divided into two separate rooms.

Cambridge Room | Capacity up to 180 people. more

Samoan Room | Capacity from up to 25 people. more

Boaters Restaurant | Capacity up to 120 people. more

AMI Stadium

AMI Stadium has a variety of function rooms boasting panoramic views of the sporting oval. From the impressive Scenic Circle Lounge which stretches the entire length of one stand to more intimate function spaces such as the Nor’west Club. AMI Stadium is an entirely functional, yet completely unique pitch for your special event to be played upon.

Scenic Circle Lounge | Capacity up to 2,000 people. more
This versatile lounge is situated on level three of the PKMC Stand. A modern room with impressive views of both the sporting oval and Christchurch city.

The Suites | Capacity up to 100 people. more
Suited for small meetings, breakouts and coctail partys

Nor'West Club | Capacity up to 100 people. more
The Nor’west Club offers great views of the sporting oval and is ideal for cocktail functions, product launches, presentations and boardroom meetings.

Players' Changing Rooms | Capacity up to 200 people. more
These rooms offer an opportunity to give your delegates or guests a unique experience of New Zealand’s proud sporting heritage.

Bat 'n Ball Room | Capacity up to 100 people. more

Club 406 | Capacity up to 50 people. more

CBS Canterbury Arena

CBS Canterbury Arena is capable of hosting a wide range of sporting events due to its incredibly versatile arena floor. Perfect for those extra large banquets.
Capacity up to 2,500 people banquet style. more