Venues
Our event philosophy is make it memorable – and choosing the right venue is critical

With the best event organisers standing by your side and the perfect menu, allow Urban Gourmet to introduce you to Auckland’s most iconic venues.
We’ll listen to your needs, walk you through the options and share our knowledge to help you make the right choice.

  • Aotea Centre – Hunua Rooms

    900 standing reception
    580 seated dinner

    Hunua Rooms offer four different configuration options. Utilising retractable walls, the 909 m2 area can be divided into three individual rooms with private foyer, or used as one large space.

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  • Aotea Centre – Limelight

    300 standing reception
    144 seated dinner

    Used as one space or divided into two, Limelight provides 318m2​ of contemporary space for any occasion. With built-in bar that is easily hidden from sight when not required, this space is a great option for cocktail parties or seated dinners.

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  • ASB Waterfront Theatre

    300 standing reception
    200 seated dinner

    Boasting a 668-seat auditorium, executive meeting lounge, expansive atrium and outdoor courtyard in the heart of Wynyard Quarter. Great for large-scale or boutique events, meetings and conferences.

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  • Auckland Art Gallery – Lower Grey

    180 standing reception
    120 seated dinner

    Central Kitchener Street location. Absolutely stunning gallery with mezzanine. No theming needed. Perfect for cocktail events, dinners, weddings. Nearest parking facilities Victoria Street carpark and Wilson carpark. No red wine allowed.

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  • Auckland Art Gallery – Mackelvie Gallery

    200 standing reception
    150 seated dinner

    Central Kitchener Street location. Magestic gallery requires no dressing, simple uplighting elevates it to a beautiful evening space for cocktail events, dinners, weddings. Onsite kitchen. Wilson or Victoria Street parking.

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  • Auckland Museum – Auditorium & Lobby

    199 standing reception
     

    The 199 seat Auditorium is a purpose built venue for lectures, conferences, presentations, or performances. Venue includes standard audio visual and lighting, with additional charges for certified Museum AV Technician. The adjacent lobby, which holds 199 for a standing cocktail, is also available for hire and ideal for registrations and networking occasions. Central location and parking.

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  • Auckland Museum – Grand Foyer

    300 standing reception
    150 seated dinner

    Built in 1929, the venue boasts stone columns soaring three stories, Italian marble floors, and spectacular stained-glass ceiling. Ideal for cocktail events, dinners, private parties and weddings, the foyer also holds 100 theatre style. Central location and parking.

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  • Auckland Museum – Under the Dome

    500 standing reception
    450 seated dinner

    Spectacular glass-enclosed venue with panoramic city and harbour views. Perfect for gala or awards dinners, cocktail events, balls, weddings, trade shows and can accommodate 600 theatre style. Available 7 days for daytime and evening functions. One of Auckland’s largest venues. Central location and parking.

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  • Auckland Museum – Champagne Mezzanine

    200 standing reception
     

    Positioned in the heart of the Museum above the Grand Foyer, the Champagne Mezzanine is an elegant space to host a perfect cocktail function. Minutes from Auckland city with on-site parking.

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  • Auckland Museum – Origins Gallery

    200 standing reception
     

    Set amongst the dinosaurs, this is a venue with a difference for cocktail parties, canapés, or pre-dinner drinks, and entirely unique to Auckland Museum. Minutes from Auckland city with on-site parking.

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  • Auckland Museum – Te Ao Mārama South Atrium

    400 standing reception
    300 seated dinner

    This stunning new and expansive, award-winning architectural venue sits under a suspended Fijian Kauri clad tanoa (kava bowl). Bright and welcoming with installations by New Zealand artists; a place to come together for larger events. In addition to cocktail functions and seated dinners, the venue can accommodate 400 theatre style and is centrally located with onsite parking.

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  • Auckland Museum – Whaowhia Room

    standing reception
    16 seated dinner

    For intimate dinners or meetings, the Whaowhia Room is a classic wood-panelled boardroom in the heritage-style of the original 1929 Museum building. One of the most significant art deco interiors in a New Zealand public building. There is an onsite kitchenette. Five minutes from Auckland city with ample parking.

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  • Holy Trinity Church – Bishop Selwyn Chapel

    190 standing reception
    150 seated dinner

    Hidden from public view, the glass-walled and gilded curved ceiling Chapel boasts a spectacular view of Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill. An easily accessible Parnell location with pay and display onsite carparking and close proximity to transport routes, Bishop Selwyn Chapel is perfect for cocktails, lunches and dinners.

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  • Shed 10

    2000 standing reception
    750 seated dinner

    Centrally located, Shed 10 is a versatile venue on Auckland's waterfront. Perfect for gala dinners and cocktail parties. Two floors with an industrial looking ground floor and a first floor with a great view overlooking the harbour.

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  • Spark Arena

    3000 standing reception
    1600 seated dinner

    Spark Arena is a leading venue for large scale gala dinners and corporate functions. Its unique range of venues - from small rooms to the legendary Arena Bowl - can accommodate a wide variety of events including gala dinners, conferences, cocktail functions or your next staff Christmas party. The only limit is your imagination.

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  • St Matthew-in-the-City

    450 standing reception
    250 seated dinner

    City Location in Hobson Street, beautiful white stone church is transformed with uplighting, pews can be removed, good public transport, Tournament parking buildings Hobson St.

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  • The Cloud – Expo Floor

    4,500 standing reception
    900 seated dinner

    Ground level, central city, excellent large scale dinner, expo, trade show venue, excellent transport, parking at Downtown or Britomart

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  • Tote on Ascot

    400 standing reception
    200 seated dinner

    Centrally located at Ellerslie Racecourse, this charming building can accommodate events of all sizes, from the opulent to the intimate. Featuring an open-beamed ceiling; Italian granite, titanium and leather bar; and stark, freshly whitewashed walls, the space is warm, welcoming and elegant. Free onsite parking.

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  • Viaduct Events Centre

    2,800 standing reception
    1,200 seated dinner

    Located on Auckland’s vibrant waterfront, VEC is a premium venue boasting 6,000m² of space spanning three levels. The building has been designed to a five star environmental standard and makes the most of its impressive waterfront location with glass walls, balconies and easy access to the wharf. Surrounded by public spaces, VEC is the perfect venue and location for large-scale gala dinners and conferences.

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