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Venue Hire

City Gallery Wellington is one of New Zealand’s foremost contemporary art galleries, offering distinctive, memorable exhibitions from local, national, and international artists. Our award-winning architecture and bright spaces make City Gallery Wellington a truly captivating venue.

Make events a work of art in this spectacular environment, located in the heart of Wellington city, within Te Ngākau Civic Square, directly across from Wellington’s harbour and within walking distance of all major hotels.

Opportunities are available to host truly unique corporate and community events, receptions, dining functions, cocktail parties, product launches and films. Discount rates are available for non-profit and community groups. (City Gallery Wellington is not available for personal events, such as weddings or birthday parties.)

For more information and to discuss your event, please email enquiries.

Russell Hancock Gallery

Entertain your guests in style in the Rusell Hancock Gallery.

Consider the Rusell Hancock Gallery and Foyer for:

  • Dinner and breakfast events for up to 60 seated guests
  • Award ceremonies and presentations for up to 150 seated guests
  • Cocktails, drinks and canapés for up to 150 standing guests
Hireage from $2300

Availability:

  • Seven days a week
  • Morning events before 10am
  • Evening events after 5pm

Adam Auditorium

The Adam Auditorium is located on the ground floor of the Gallery, with entry from the main entrance and private entry from Harris Street. This theatre-style auditorium has capacity for 134 seated and two wheelchair spaces.

Consider the Auditorium for:

  • Film screenings and product launches
  • Conferences and lunch time meetings
  • Debates and performances
Hireage from $600 per hour

Availability:

  • Seven days a week
A range of technical facilities are available. Please contact the Venue Coordinator for further information.

Roderick and Gillian Deane & Michael Hirschfeld Foyer

The Roderick and Gillian Deane & Michael Hirschfeld Foyer, upstairs, provides the perfect setting for smaller gatherings for cocktails and canapés. Transform this blank canvas to meet your requirements, and enjoy private viewings of exhibitions in the Roderick and Gillian Deane & Michael Hirschfeld Galleries

Consider the Roderick and Gillian Deane & Michael Hirschfeld Foyer for:

  • Dinner and breakfast events for up to sixty seated guests
  • Award ceremonies and presentations for up to sixty seated guests
  • Cocktails, drinks and canapés for up to eighty standing guests
Hireage from $2,300

Availability:

  • Seven days a week
  • Morning events before 10am
  • Evening events after 5pm

City Gallery Wellington Boardroom

The City Gallery Wellington Boardroom, upstairs, is perfect for smaller meetings. This bright space offers harbour views and access to complementary secure Wi-Fi. AV packages available upon request.

Consider the City Gallery Boardroom for smaller events such as:

  • Meetings for up to twelve seated guests. Catered breakfast/lunch options available.
  • Cocktails, drinks, and canapés for up to twenty standing guests
Hireage from $390

Availability:

  • Seven days a week

Private Viewings at City Gallery

Offer your guests a private viewing of our exhibitions. Access to Gallery spaces and tours can be arranged for a small additional cost. This is subject to the exhibition programme and needs to be arranged in advance. For more information please email enquiries.