The Michael Fowler Centre, a Brutalist-influenced concert hall in Wellington, glows at night, reflected in the water.
Wellington

Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington

Michael Fowler Centre

This much-loved part of the Wellington skyline sits right at the heart of the capital city’s civic and cultural precinct. Choose the Michael Fowler Centre auditorium as a venue for your conference, graduation, awards presentation or dinner. Smaller spaces are ideal for presentations, cocktail functions and trade shows. 

A striking three-level glass façade fronts a magnificent interior space, finished with Italian marble and native timbers. The Michael Fowler Centre is within an easy stroll of major hotels, culinary delights, quirky cafes, and boutique shopping.

Auditorium
The two-level auditorium offers clear views of the stage from every seat. The adjustable stage size (230m²) makes this a flexible venue, ideal for a range of events including conferences, graduations, seminars and performing arts. Finished throughout with native timbers, the stunning interior reflects sound evenly throughout the two-level auditorium with magnificent acoustics for concerts and performances. In addition to being Wellington’s premier concert hall, the auditorium is suitable as a conference plenary space for 2,200 delegates. The space has a warm, intimate feel even with such a large capacity.

Renouf Foyer
This versatile space, located on the first floor, offers plenty of natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Equipped with mobile and catering facilities, it’s an ideal location ideal for dinners, cocktail functions, presentations and as a breakout space for conferences.The Renouf Foyer can be used as a spacious open area, split into two separate rooms, or
closed off from the adjacent foyers using retractable doors. Hardwood parquet flooring adds a sophisticated touch.

Lion Harbourview Lounge
This room is a favourite for breakfast and lunch events, as the floor-to-ceiling windows offer plenty of natural light and breathtaking views of Wellington Harbour. It is also perfect for dinners and cocktail parties. The Lion Harbourview Lounge can be used as one large space, or split into two smaller rooms — making it an ideal spot for breakout spaces or workshops as part of your conference schedule.

Key venue details
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Capacity:
Up to 2,209 (Auditorium)
Event Spaces:
6 flexible event spaces available
Facilities:
Tables/Chairs Included, WiFi, Stage, Breakout Rooms, Dry Hire, Preferred Suppliers, Event Planner
Event Types:
Gala Dinner, School Ball, Cocktail Function, Awards Night, Conference, Product Launch, Meeting

Gallery

The Michael Fowler Centre, a Brutalist-influenced concert hall in Wellington, glows at night, reflected in the water.
The Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington's iconic concert hall, presents its striking glass facade and concrete architecture under the night sky.
An orchestra and choir perform in the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, a modern concert hall renowned for its excellent acoustics and native timber interior.
Guests mingle at a reception in the Michael Fowler Centre's modern Wellington foyer, defined by timber accents and colorful hanging banners.
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre auditorium, with its iconic timber-clad, curved interior, filled with an audience under vibrant stage lights.
A modern banquet hall at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington features large windows overlooking the harbor and timber architectural accents.
People relaxing on a green space in front of Wellington's modern Michael Fowler Centre, known for its concrete and curved glass architecture.
The Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington features a luminous modern glass facade and curved walkways at night.
A graduation ceremony unfolds in the Michael Fowler Centre's magnificent, timber-lined auditorium in Wellington.
The Michael Fowler Centre's grand Wellington auditorium, with tiered seating, transformed for a festive dinner event.
A formal banquet, adorned with lush botanical decor, in the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, renowned for its iconic New Zealand architecture.

Spaces

RoomsCocktailDiningTheatreMeeting
Auditorium1801402,20950
Renouf Foyer50030040050
Fletcher Challenge Foyer450--50
Lion Harbourview Lounge18014014050
VIP Lounge*20202450
Frank Taplin Room*-608050

Reviews

Leonardo

This is a very nice hall with some pretty good seats. I was sitting at the very back on the stalls section and still had a decent view of the orchestra. Facilities was very good with a variety of food and drinks during intermission and restrooms nearby.

Mahalakshmi

A huge auditorium with good speaker and lights. Can focus the centre from everywhere. They had the first floor and the second floor for people to watch. A lot of exits which provided easy access for us. Worth the experience of the event! I visited for my friend’s graduation ceremony and had a great experience in this auditorium

Eranga

One of the most beautiful event centre in wellington .It is a modern and versatile venue that hosts concerts, conferences, exhibitions, and other events.The Michael Fowler Centre does not have public parking available, but there is convenient street parking and parking buildings nearby.

This much-loved part of the Wellington skyline sits right at the heart of the capital city’s civic and cultural precinct. Choose the Michael Fowler Centre auditorium as a venue for your conference, graduation, awards presentation or dinner. Smaller spaces are ideal for presentations, cocktail functions and trade shows. 

A striking three-level glass façade fronts a magnificent interior space, finished with Italian marble and native timbers. The Michael Fowler Centre is within an easy stroll of major hotels, culinary delights, quirky cafes, and boutique shopping.

Auditorium
The two-level auditorium offers clear views of the stage from every seat. The adjustable stage size (230m²) makes this a flexible venue, ideal for a range of events including conferences, graduations, seminars and performing arts. Finished throughout with native timbers, the stunning interior reflects sound evenly throughout the two-level auditorium with magnificent acoustics for concerts and performances. In addition to being Wellington’s premier concert hall, the auditorium is suitable as a conference plenary space for 2,200 delegates. The space has a warm, intimate feel even with such a large capacity.

Renouf Foyer
This versatile space, located on the first floor, offers plenty of natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Equipped with mobile and catering facilities, it’s an ideal location ideal for dinners, cocktail functions, presentations and as a breakout space for conferences.The Renouf Foyer can be used as a spacious open area, split into two separate rooms, or
closed off from the adjacent foyers using retractable doors. Hardwood parquet flooring adds a sophisticated touch.

Lion Harbourview Lounge
This room is a favourite for breakfast and lunch events, as the floor-to-ceiling windows offer plenty of natural light and breathtaking views of Wellington Harbour. It is also perfect for dinners and cocktail parties. The Lion Harbourview Lounge can be used as one large space, or split into two smaller rooms — making it an ideal spot for breakout spaces or workshops as part of your conference schedule.

Key venue details
Location:
Wellington, New Zealand
Capacity:
Up to 2,209 (Auditorium)
Event Spaces:
6 flexible event spaces available
Facilities:
Tables/Chairs Included, WiFi, Stage, Breakout Rooms, Dry Hire, Preferred Suppliers, Event Planner
Event Types:
Gala Dinner, School Ball, Cocktail Function, Awards Night, Conference, Product Launch, Meeting

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