An historic building with a
true sense of occasion, this
venue welcomes concerts, conferences, dinners and exhibitions delivering excellence for every event

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Wellington Town Hall is an elegant building of historic significance to Wellington city. This impressive and versatile venue works equally well as a concert hall, or for hosting conferences, exhibitions and gala dinners. Its elegant grand sweeping staircase brings a sense of occasion to every event.

Unique features:

  • Classical Auditorium that seats 1,609 persons over two levels and is renowned for its acoustic qualities
  • Removable seating in the main hall to provide a flat floor area suitable for exhibition areas and banquet settings up to 550 persons
  • Ilott Theatre that holds 300 persons in tiered-seating and is ideal for small performances and plenary sessions
  • A suite of five elegant rooms boasting high ceilings and natural light which complement the larger spaces.

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Town Hall Auditorium
The Auditorium seats up to 1600 people over two levels in theatre style, removable seating in the stalls level of the hall provides a flat floor area for dinners for 550 persons; or for exhibition displays.
Ilott Theatre
As an intimate theatrette, fully equipped with presentation technology, this venue is ideal for conferencing, lectures and small concert events.
Civic Suites
Located on the second floor of the historic Wellington Town Hall, the Civic Suites are a self contained suite of two rooms with high ceilings and natural light.
Civic Suite 3
This cosy venue is situated on the second floor of the Wellington Town Hall in a classical setting with high ceilings and natural light.
Square Affair Suite
Located on the ground floor of the Wellington Town Hall, the Square Affair Suite is a wonderful space for smaller events accentuated with natural lighting and classic high ceilings.
Green Room
With direct access out onto Civic Square and access to the adjacent Square Affair Suite, this space is also ideal for breakout room, workshop space, backstage lounge or intimate dinner venue.
West Court
Located on the ground floor of the Wellington Town Hall, the elegant West Court has direct access to Civic Square making it an ideal area for pre-functions, hostings, exhibitions or cocktail events.
West Gallery
Located on the first floor of the Wellington Town Hall, West Gallery features a high sloping glass ceiling which gives a conservatory like atmosphere with an external balcony overlooking Civic Square.

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PWV are proud to manage the gallery function space 'Academy Galleries'.

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