A UNESCO award-winning heritage building with proven acoustics and modern heating, lighting and sound. Built as a hall for Canterbury College (now the University of Canterbury), the Great Hall has been strengthened and restored post-earthquake. The large, north-facing stained glass Memorial Window was originally installed in 1938 and is comprised of 4,000 individual pieces of glass. The window is dedicated to the memory of all staff and students who served in WWI.
Great Hall
Unique heritage setting
A truly memorable location
- Wedding
- Performance
- Concert and recital
- Exhibition
- Gala dinner
- Conference
- Lecture
- Product launch
- Funeral
- Prize giving
- AGM
- Corporate event
Key features
- Open fireplace
- Large projection screen
- Lighting rig
- Audio
- Access to a kitchenette/green room
- Beautiful light-filled significant heritage landmark designed by Benjamin Mountfort
- Prime central city location off Worcester Boulevard
- Renowned for excellent acoustics
- Outstanding photo opportunities
- The hall is wheelchair accessible
Approved caterers
(listed in alphabetical order)
Floor plan options
| Layout | Capacity |
| Theatre (rows of 7 + 7) | 217 people, plus stage seating for a maximum of 30 people |
| 10-seat round tables (13 tables) | 130 people, plus 8 at head tables |
| 6-seat round tables (21 tables) | 126 people, plus 8 at head tables |
| 3 rows rectangular tables with spaces (27 tables) | 114 people, plus 8 at head tables |
| 3 rows rectangle tables without spaces | 108 people, plus 8 at head tables |
| Cocktail | 250 people |
| 4 rows rectangle tables | 160 people |
Rates
| Full day | $2,000 + GST including chairs |
| Full day (including all equipment) | $3,000 + GST (includes chairs, basic lighting, sound and piano hire) |
| Full day concession | Community groups and charitable organisations – please contact us to discuss rates. |
| Bond | $1,000 (no GST applicable) |
| Other | The Arts Centre will advise on external costings for cleaning, security and after hours staff depending on the event. |
