Venue Hire

A landmark building for the city, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu is a truly spectacular venue for a memorable daytime or evening event. With its spacious and dramatic foyer bounded by an undulating sheer wall of glass, the Gallery is Christchurch's premier event location.

Our impressive spaces are perfect for corporate events, cocktail parties, weddings, seated dinners and lectures. Public carparking is available beneath the Gallery.

Download our venue hire brochure [PDF 615KB] or take a virtual tour of the Gallery foyer.

Make a booking.

We offer a range of venue hire options at competitive prices – from the grand spaces of the foyer to the intimate Under the Stairs, as well as a state-of-the-art auditorium and private exhibition viewings.

Our hire options at a glance:

Space	Fee (GST inc)	Includes	Capacity	Floor plan
Foyer	$1900	Security staff Sound system Lecturn	450 standing 250–300 seated	Foyer floor plan
Philip Carter Family Auditorium	$140 per hour or Half day: $400 Full day: $800	AV Technical equipment (1/2 and full day bookings only)	178	Philip Carter Family Auditorium floor plan
Under the Stairs	POA	Security staff Sound system Lectern	120 standing 70 seated	Under the Stairs floor plan [PDF 131KB]
Exhibition spaces	$200 to $400 per gallery space	Varies, depending on the exhibition
Gallery forecourt	POA