Welcome to Whanganui Venues & Events.

Royal WhanganuiOpera House

Royal Whanganui
Opera House

A landmark cultural icon and New Zealand's last Victorian Theatre elegantly standing since February 1900!

 

A multi-use venue for performances, meetings and workshops.

 

Located centrally at 69 St Hill Street, Whanganui.

Whanganui WarMemorial Centre

Whanganui War
Memorial Centre

An architectural award winning building and a living memorial to our World War II service men and women, the War Memorial Centre is a versatile multi-purpose venue ideal for an array of events and functions.

 

Nestled in the heart of Whanganui at 2 Watt Street, Whanganui.

 

Cooks GardensStadium & Event Centre

Cooks Gardens
Stadium & Event Centre

A premier venue suitable for sporting and athletic events, as well as conferences, meetings and weddings.
 
The Cooks Gardens Event Centre boasts flexible spaces for all occasions.
 
Conveniently located on Maria Place Extension, overlooking Whanganui.

Welcome to
Whanganui Venues & Events

Within the heart of Whanganui you will find three individually unique venues and a team dedicated to ensuring your next event is memorable for all the right reasons. Whether it’s 20 or 2,000 guests, we have a venue for every occasion.
Whanganui Venues and Events

About Us

Across all three venues the Whanganui Venues & Events team provide a friendly, flexible and dedicated service. The team are able to assist with all aspects of your next event, including AV equipment, furniture and room set up, event advice and expert support to ensure everything runs smoothly. 

Leading Edge Partners
Whanganui Venues & Events partner with local leading edge event suppliers to bring all your event needs under one roof. Whether it’s a caterer, set design or security personnel, our highly knowledgeable team can match you with the perfect event partner to add that extra splash of magic to your event.

 

Whanganui, all you need
(and then some)

Located on the West Coast of the North Island, and surrounded by the mountains of Taranaki, Ruapehu and Tongariro, dramatic beaches and unspoilt native bush, the vibrant river-city of Whanganui is home to a multi-cultural population of 44,500. This rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene is just a short flight from Auckland, and on the doorstep of Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Taupō. Whanganui’s venues are conveniently nestled in the heart of its CBD, offering the very best proximity to a range of superb cafes, restaurants, cultural institutions, retail shops and accommodation.

Whanganui is a city filled with magic, offering something for everyone; from exploring the mighty Whanganui River (Te Awa) from its origins high on magnificent Mt Tongariro, visiting our contemporary and historical museums and art galleries, taking a leisurely cycle, walking in our natural parks and reserves, or just sitting back, relaxing and soaking it all up.

06 349 0513
Venue Enquiries

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am, to 4.30pm. Call to discuss your venue requirements.

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Royal Wanganui Opera House

Box Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 10am, to 1.30pm. Call to book tickets or enquire about shows.
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