Venue hire


Make the most of our uniquely stunning heritage setting by hiring one of our venue spaces for your next event.

Great Hall

A UNESCO award-winning heritage building with proven acoustics and modern heating, lighting and sound.


Maker Workshop

A dedicated space for “messy” creative pursuits


Cloisters Studio

An intimate and flexible performance venue with full sound and lighting system.


Common Room

The Common Room is a beautiful light-filled indoor space, that has the convenience of a modern fit out set within unique heritage fabric.


Altiora (The Gym)

Altiora is a flexible, contemporary space that is perfect for performances, concerts, programme launches, workshops, networking events and more.


Pūmanawa community exhibition space

Showcase your next exhibition in the heart of Christchurch’s cultural precint, the heritage Boys’ High building (1881), among independent retailers and artisan workshops.


Clock Tower Boardroom

A beautifully designed space in the iconic Clock Tower building (1877). A unique heritage setting with ample natural light, perfect for meetings and small gatherings.


Rutherford’s Den Lecture Theatre

Follow in the footsteps of one of New Zealand’s greatest scientists and hold your next event in a Victorian lecture theatre.


Outdoor spaces

Flexible spaces surrounded by stunning restored heritage buildings.