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 + stage seating for 30 (247 total) |
| 10-seat round tables (13 tables) | 130 people + stage seating for 20 (150 total) |
| 8-seat round tables (14 tables) | 112 people + stage seating for 24 (136 total) |
| 6-seat round tables (18 tables) | 108 people + stage seating for 18 (126 total) |
| 3 rows rectangle tables, no spaces (18 tables) | 144 people + stage seating for 8 (152 total) |
| Cocktail | 250 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 | Please contact us if you are a community group or have charitable status 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. |
