EVANZ represents more than 120 entertainment venues across New Zealand.
EVANZ represents a diverse network of entertainment venues across New Zealand. Our members include theatres, stadia, convention centres, event venues and community facilities that host events, performances and gatherings for audiences across Aotearoa.
Together, these venues form a connected industry community committed to sharing knowledge, supporting best practice and strengthening the venues sector.
EVANZ members represent a wide range of venue types, including:
Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough (formerly ASB Theatre) is Blenheim's premier venue for events and performances. Opened in 2016, this modern facility boasts a 700-seat auditorium, a scenic function room, a flexible black box theatre, and an open foyer that connects all three spaces.
From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, it accommodates a wide array of functions including productions, conferences, cocktails, dinners, cultural performances, and trade exhibitions.
Conveniently situated adjacent to the Marlborough Events Centre, it forms an integrated events precinct, ensuring a smooth flow of activities for major events.
Based in Ōtautahi Christchurch, The Court Theatre is home to a dynamic community of permanent staff and hundreds of artists and artisans. Together we produce 15–20 shows each year, crafted right here on-site. More than 100,000 people join us annually for works that make them laugh, cry, and think long after the curtain falls.
From world premieres to beloved classics, and daring new voices to joyful family shows, The Court Theatre has something for everyone.
Education and learning are at the heart of what we do, providing high-quality arts training across every stage of the theatre-making journey.
Beyond the stage, we open our hearts and spaces through creative engagement and events that bring people closer—whether learning, celebrating, or simply enjoying being together.
Whether you’re swept away by a powerful drama, singing along to a musical, or caught up in the playful chaos of The Court Jesters, you’ll find warmth, welcome, and inspiration at The Court Theatre.
11 Baring Terrace, New Plymouth, 4312, New Zealand
Organisation Details
Phone: 0800 484 925
Address: 11 Baring Terrace, New Plymouth, 4312, New Zealand
Venue Type: Performing Arts
Venue Status: Open
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Opened in April 2013, the 4th Wall Theatre transformed over a period of two years from the original church into what you see today and is a tribute to the vision and artistic excellence that it represents.
Located just 5 minutes from the CBD with complete off-street parking. The theatre has a fully air-conditioned 102-seat cabaret table style auditorium with full access available to patrons with mobility restrictions, an upstairs Gallery holding 26 in two seater leather couches, a fully licensed bar and a programme that includes film, theatre, dance and music.
The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is one of Christchurch's best interactive attractions, offering FREE entry. The Museum offers a wide variety of hands-on and informative exhibits, so whether you're an adult, child, group or individual, there are plenty of things to do and see. It also hosts a wide range of events
A purpose-built performing arts and convention centre with modern architecture. It is home to one of New Zealand’s largest tiered auditoriums, as well as a unique black box theatre, multiple function rooms and spaces, the vibrant The Terrace Café, and the funky pop-up Container in the Square Café. The Aotea Centre contains two purpose built performance spaces – the 2,139-seat Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre and the 186-seat Herald Theatre, and versatile convention spaces ideal for breakout rooms, meetings, and gala functions.
Located in the heart of Wynyard Quarter’s new innovation precinct, The ASB Waterfront Theatre is a thriving hub of arts and culture and the home of Auckland Theatre Company. Built for the people of Auckland and beyond, the theatre showcases the very best of Aotearoa’s theatre, dance and film.
Located in the heart of the CBD at 211A Wills Street, the Ashburton Event Centre is a premier multi-purpose facility designed to host everything from world-class theatrical performances to intimate corporate gatherings. Since its opening in 2008, it has established a reputation as one of the South Island’s most versatile and technically advanced venues.
Versatile Spaces for Every Occasion
The centre offers several specialized areas tailored to different event scales and needs: O’Reilly Auditorium: A purpose-built, state-of-the-art theatre seating up to 500 people in a raked, continental style that ensures exceptional sightlines from every seat. It features a 12m wide proscenium arch stage, a 48-line counterweighted fly tower, and an adjustable stage thrust that can be lowered to create an orchestra pit for up to 15 musicians.
Bradford Room: An upmarket first-floor space ideal for seminars, training workshops, or private celebrations, with seating for up to 100 people theatre-style. It includes its own private bar and high-standard audio-visual equipment. Woodham Foyer & Guardian Gallery: Light and spacious areas perfect for trade displays, product launches, or pre-show "mix and mingle" events for up to 100 guests.
Green Room: A flexible space suitable for smaller board meetings, dance rehearsals (featuring a sprung floor), or as a performer retreat with its own kitchen facilities.
Full-Service Event Support Technical Excellence: The venue provides comprehensive in-house technical support, including sound and lighting design, data projection, and professional technicians to ensure seamless execution.
Hospitality & Catering: A dedicated team offers full catering services, from breakfast meetings and buffet meals to fully stocked bar services. They specialize in using local Mid-Canterbury produce and can accommodate various dietary requirements.
Professional Ticketing: The centre manages its own ticketing through PatronBase, offering online and box office sales for events held both at the centre and throughout the wider district.
Accessibility: The facility is fully wheelchair accessible, featuring lifts, wide aisles, and dedicated seating areas.
Located in the heart of Auckland’s city centre is a premier venue with the finest acoustics and two event spaces – Great Hall and the Concert Chamber available for a variety of events. From orchestras to standing rock gigs, networking functions to awards ceremonies, this venue is fully equipped for all event types.
The Bay of Plenty Cricket Trust (CC 41339) was constituted in 2009 by the Bay of Plenty Cricket Association. The purpose of the Bay of Plenty Cricket Trust was 'to enable and encourage the community to play cricket or other games and sports thereby assisting in the physical health and well being of the Bay of Plenty community. '. In 2014 the Bay of Plenty Cricket Trust was renamed Bay Oval Trust.
The Bay Oval Trust is responsible for the development of the Bay Oval, which is situated on Blake Park, Mount Maunganui. The Bay Oval now comprises an international level cricket ground, wickets, outdoor (grass) practice nets and a newly completed pavilion, with player facilities second to none in New Zealand.
The Bay Oval has been functioning both as a multi-level cricket ground (junior, club, representative and first-class levels) and as a community sports ground with regular junior soccer and rugby during the winter months.
The Bay Oval has also hosted a free community Christmas concert, the 2011 Cancer Society Relay for Life, and was the ‘home base’ for the 2012 NZCT AIMS (Association of Intermediate Schools) Games.
