Wellington Gallery Venue for Hire

Make events a work of art in the unique environment of City Gallery Wellington—New Zealand's leading contemporary art gallery in the heart of Wellington city. Opportunities are available to host truly unique corporate receptions, dining functions, and cocktail parties as well as presentations in the Gallery’s new auditorium.

City Gallery Wellington has three versatile function spaces:



Foyer/Hancock Gallery

Entertain your guests in style in the Foyer/Hancock Gallery. A dramatic Wellington venue, perfect for sit-down dinners, cocktail events and corporate functions. 

Capacity: 120 seated / 200 cocktail 

Availability: seven days for breakfast functions before 10am and evening functions after 5pm 



Adam Auditorium 

The Adam Auditorium is perfect for presentations, seminars, screenings, and launches. 

Capacity: 135 seated/including 2 wheelchair spaces 

Availability: Seven days, 24hrs a day 

A range of Technical facilities are available, including but not limited to microphone, lectern and data projector. City Gallery Wellington can provide contact details for technical suppliers or technician for all needs. 



Hirschfeld and Deane Foyer 

The Hirschfeld and Deane Foyer, a new area on level one of City Gallery, provides the perfect setting for smaller gatherings for cocktails and canapés.

Capacity: 60 seated / 80 cocktail 

Availability: seven days for breakfast function before 10am and evening functions after 5pm. 



Private Viewings at City Gallery 

Treat your guests to a private viewing of our ever-changing exhibitions of exciting contemporary art as part of your function. Gallery spaces may be opened during the start of your evening for a small additional cost. Subject to programme and agreement in advance. 



Please contact us for further information.