>Auckland Conventions Venues & Events can lay claim to managing some of Auckland’s most iconic venues, but we recognise that our people are our greatest assets.
Auckland Conventions Venues & Events has a team of 40 specialists who cover a range of services. Our business development team are your first point of contact and look forward to helping you secure the right venue for your event.
Our landmark venues include Aotea – Te Pokapū | Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall, The Civic, Auckland Art Gallery, Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland Zoo, Go Media Stadium, North Harbour Stadium, Shed 10 and The Cloud.
Holding exceptional events and conventions with flair and professional excellence is our passion. From an electrifying opening ceremony to a lavish black-tie dinner, whatever the event, we know how to make it truly unforgettable.
With a breadth and depth of services and expertise, Auckland Conventions Venues & Events (Auckland Conventions) is able to provide complete conference solutions. In addition to the state-of-the-art facilities, Auckland Conventions offer a comprehensive range of in-house services including a dedicated event coordinator for every event, a highly experienced technical services team and security services.
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Fran Franco
3 months agoThe Aotea Centre, in the heart of central Auckland, is an impeccable cultural space — bright and full of life. The story of its design and how it has changed over time is very interesting. It has a beautiful and impressive main auditorium with space for more than 2,000 people. The giant screens showing Māori art are amazing, and the building’s art collection is also great — with sculptures, paintings, and a large tapestry. It is inclusive and accessible, with signs in both English and te reo Māori, and also braille. There are many clean bathrooms on all levels. They are always tidy and in perfect condition. The centre hosts many kinds of events — from opera and rock concerts to conferences and comedy shows, and also family or corporate events in its different rooms. It has wide, bright halls and several bars. A special mention for the Terrace Café, a lovely place to enjoy a drink before a show. I believe it should also be open on non-show days, as it's a unique and beautiful spot right in front of the square. There are also smaller and flexible rooms, perfect for meetings or conventions. You can also find special design elements all over the building. The lamps are design pieces, and the lobby carpet is a special creation with references to New Zealand’s nature. And finally, all the staff working in the building are truly excellent people. Friendly, kind, and professional.
Nesh khalifa
3 months agoNice and beautiful theatre. We went to the Tofiga comedy show—it was really funny and entertaining. Drinks were a bit pricey, though. We enjoyed the show overall. The only downside was parking it was really hard to find a spot as everywhere nearby was full.
Malik SA
a week agoAotea Centre (also called Aotea – Te Pokapū) is a large performing arts & events venue in central Auckland. It includes the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre (one of NZ’s largest tiered auditoria), the Herald Theatre, breakout/function rooms, flexible spaces, foyers, etc. It underwent a major refurbishment (both interior & exterior) recently, improving foyers, entrances, tech, accessibility, and aesthetics. --- Location & Access Address: 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. It’s in the Arts & Culture Quarter of Auckland’s CBD. Close to Aotea Square, Auckland Town Hall, The Civic, Herald Theatre, and other cultural landmarks. Transport & parking: Closest car park: The Civic Car Park, accessible via Mayoral Drive or Grey’s Avenue. Bus stops nearby: There are many bus routes that service Queen Street / Mayoral Drive. Walkable from major transit points like Britomart (if you're okay with a ~15 min walk) --- What’s Around / Things To Do Aotea Square: right outside the Centre. It’s a public open space, often used for events, performances, markets. Art & Culture: Auckland Town Hall, The Civic, Apollo Theatre, etc. Many performances (music, dance, theatre) at the Centre. Dining / Cafés: The Terrace Café inside Aotea Centre. Also many restaurants / bars nearby along Queen Street and in surrounding streets. Accommodation: Hotels nearby include Grand Millennium, Heritage Auckland, CityLife Auckland among others. --- Practical Information & Tips Box office hours: Usually weekdays (~10am to 4pm) and before performances. Accessibility: Improved during the refurbishment. There are lifts, mobility access from Civic Car Park Level 1, improved signage and wayfinding. Best entry points: Main stairs from Aotea Square to Level 3. For mobility or less stairs, the entry via Civic Car Park / Level 1 is good.
SIMRAN SONI
a week agoBNZ Diwali Festival at Aotea centre over the weekend in Oct 2025 was vibrant, successful in pulling crowd. There were food stalls of cuisines all over India. There were sufficient parking even though it was crowded.
Dan Campbell
2 months agoCame to see 10CC with mates. Enjoyed the night immensely -front seat tickets. Thought there may have been more food options though? And it would be nice if there was somewhere on our seats to put our drinks and snacks. Tip: Aim to have a meal before you arrive. Unfortunately we were swamped by uber, taxi drivers when we were leaving the venue…I guess they have to hustle for custom. I don’t recall that happening the last time I was here though. Overall I enjoyed the concert and venue.