Christchurch

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Christchurch

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū

Located minutes from Te Pae and the CBD, Christchurch Art Gallery is a beloved landmark and one of the city's most inspiring venues.

Christchurch Art Gallery includes The Gallery Foyer and Philip Carter Auditorium, with the option of Private Gallery Viewings. Competitive pricing is available. The Gallery Foyer welcomes you with a dramatic undulating glass wall showcasing the forecourt. An impressive marble staircase leads to balconies overlooking the Foyer. Depending on stage and dance-floor requirements, the Foyer can accommodate up to 500 guests for a cocktail reception or up to 300 people seated. A key feature of the venue is Philip Carter Auditorium - a state-of-the-art performance space seating 178 guests. This tiered Auditorium is a warm, intimate space with natural acoustics and easy-to-use facilities for performances, talks, seminars and projection-based entertainment. You can hire the Auditorium alone, pair it with a break-out space for catering, or even the Foyer if a larger area is required. Elevate your event with an exclusive exhibition viewing for you and your guests. Choose from a dynamic schedule of exhibitions to coincide with your event. Well-seasoned in all aspects of hospitality and service, the Gallery has strong partnerships with many of Christchurch's finest catering companies, which can assist with catering selections, table settings, and menu designs. The venue works with a preferred AV supplier who can provide quotes on sound, lighting, staging, equipment hire and technical support. From the grandeur of the glass Foyer to the state-of-the-art Auditorium and private exhibition viewings, Christchurch Art Gallery offers spaces for gala dinners, corporate events, cocktail parties, fashion shows, product launches, weddings, and seminars.

Gallery

Spaces

Rooms Cocktail Dining Theatre
Foyer 500 300 -
The Philip Carter Auditorium - - 178

Reviews

Jacqui Wright | Harcourts

Such a great venue and you made everything so easy and flawless
Tracey Williams | Seequent

A heartfelt thank you to you and your team for making last Friday’s event such a tremendous success. Our staff thoroughly enjoyed it.
Pam Bultitude | Beca

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū provided a fabulous venue for our recent Annual Client Celebration. I arrived on the evening of the event to find the foyer transformed into a classy, sophisticated space to host our guests with the natural light and high ceilings creating a sense of something a bit special. Gallery staff provided a great service, from the graphic designer who set up a dynamic photo display on the multiple screens in the foyer to the staff that were on the ground for the event. All professional, helpful and efficient. Jackie, the venue Functions Coordinator was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire planning stage, ensuring every little detail was covered and accounted for, and providing good connection between venue and caterer. I absolutely recommend the Gallery as an event venue and will definitely be in touch with Jackie when planning future events.

Located minutes from Te Pae and the CBD, Christchurch Art Gallery is a beloved landmark and one of the city's most inspiring venues.

Christchurch Art Gallery includes The Gallery Foyer and Philip Carter Auditorium, with the option of Private Gallery Viewings. Competitive pricing is available. The Gallery Foyer welcomes you with a dramatic undulating glass wall showcasing the forecourt. An impressive marble staircase leads to balconies overlooking the Foyer. Depending on stage and dance-floor requirements, the Foyer can accommodate up to 500 guests for a cocktail reception or up to 300 people seated. A key feature of the venue is Philip Carter Auditorium - a state-of-the-art performance space seating 178 guests. This tiered Auditorium is a warm, intimate space with natural acoustics and easy-to-use facilities for performances, talks, seminars and projection-based entertainment. You can hire the Auditorium alone, pair it with a break-out space for catering, or even the Foyer if a larger area is required. Elevate your event with an exclusive exhibition viewing for you and your guests. Choose from a dynamic schedule of exhibitions to coincide with your event. Well-seasoned in all aspects of hospitality and service, the Gallery has strong partnerships with many of Christchurch's finest catering companies, which can assist with catering selections, table settings, and menu designs. The venue works with a preferred AV supplier who can provide quotes on sound, lighting, staging, equipment hire and technical support. From the grandeur of the glass Foyer to the state-of-the-art Auditorium and private exhibition viewings, Christchurch Art Gallery offers spaces for gala dinners, corporate events, cocktail parties, fashion shows, product launches, weddings, and seminars.