Venue Hire

The CHB Municipal Theatre is the perfect venue for every occasion. The diversity of the venue allows you the opportunity to cater for a range of events from small intimate meetings to large functions; and our highly skilled event team is on hand to advise and help ensure a successful outcome whatever the event.

The two main areas for hire at the Theatre are:

Stephenson Transport Auditorium

The Auditorium is available to hire for functions such as private & public performances, corporate events, product launches, awards dinners, funerals, weddings and much more. The Auditorium has a mezzanine floor which can seat up to 146 people. The ground floor, which has a flexible seating plan can seat up to 220 people in theatre style and up to 170 people at either square or round tables. The dimension of the room is 13.2m (L) x 11.4m (B)

Gwen Malden Concert Chambers

Located on the ground floor, the Concert Chambers is purpose built for functions. The room offers beautiful natural light and opens onto an outdoor patio. A small (low) stage sits at one side of the room that allows for more intimate shows or gatherings as well as providing an elevatedd stage for corporate events. There is a sliding inter-leading door between the Auditorium and the Concert Chambers which allows the use of both rooms making this a large venue space ideal for larger functions. The dimension of the room is 19.4m (L) x 10.5m (B).

Booking Enquiries

To make an enquiry about hiring the CHB Municipal Theatre for your next function or to request a fee proposal please do not hesitate to contact us, enquiries@chbtheatre.co.nz, (06) 857 8117 or 0274 500 472.