Christchurch Entertainment Venues

Christchurch & Canterbury Convention Bureau   (www.christchurchconventions.co.nz)  

An independent NFP organisation focusing entirely on the conference and incentive travel market, providing a purpose-built conference facility in central Christchurch.

Riccarton Park   (www.riccartonpark.co.nz)  

A range of venues for weddings, functions, and conferences in a gracious, park setting. Just minutes from the airport and centre of Christchurch.

Harbour Light   (www.harbourlight.co.nz)  

A licensed venue that hosts entertainment and is available for private functions. It is located in Lyttelton, in the old Harbour Light Theatre building which was built in 1916 as a cinema and live theatre.

Trevinos Restaurant & Bar   (www.trevinos.co.nz)  

Serving a comprehensive selection of food and wine, from weekend brunch to bar snacks and special occasion set menus. They also have a conference facility that can cater for groups of 5 to 75 people.

Gethsemane Gardens   (www.gethsemanegardens.co.nz)  

Offers tranquil garden walks among luxuriant plantings with a spiritual theme, and a chapel and facilities in beautiful surroundings for special occasions.

Addington Raceway   (www.addington.co.nz)  

Homepage of Addington Raceway.

The Old Stone House   (www.netrix.co.nz/osh)  

One of Christchurch's premier wedding and function locations.

Camelot Cathedral Square Hotel   (www.thecamelot.co.nz)  

Hotel accommodation in the centre of Christchurch, also providing conference facilities for product launches, seminars and company meetings of up to 50 delegates.

Tiffanys   (www.tiffanys.co.nz)  

A popular dining place in Christchurch, where fine dining meets local cuisine. They also offer their riverside location as a wedding venue.

Sign of the Takahe   (www.signofthetakahe.co.nz)  

A restaurant on the Port Hills, overlooking Christchurch and Lyttelton Harbour, also available to hire for weddings and other functions.

Mount Vernon Lodge   (www.mtvernon.co.nz)  

Overlooking Akaroa Harbour, Mount Vernon Lodge is an oasis of calm, situated just an hour's drive from Christchurch International Airport. They offer conference and event facilities, as well as accommodation for families.

Taunton Gardens   (www.tauntongardens.com)  

Award winning gardens in Lyttelton, featuring Hostas, Daylilies, Trilliums and Ariseamas. They offer the gardens and historic homestead as a venue for weddings and functions.

Vbase   (www.convention.co.nz)  

International venue managers for the Christchurch Convention Centre, Christchurch Town Hall and WestpacTrust Centre.

Taunton Gardens   (www.tauntongardens.co.nz)  

Offering a beautiful garden venue for weddings and functions, or a night's stay in five star historic Jack's Cottage.

French Farm   (www.frenchfarm.co.nz)  

A winery and restaurant situated on scenic Banks Peninsula, just one hours drive from Christchurch. This venue is ideal for weddings, special occasions, corporate entertaining or just a special day out away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Rosemount   (www.rosemountweddings.co.nz)  

A romantic wedding venue located in Ohoka, just outside Christchurch, situated on eighteen acres of land, including manicured gardens and farmland.

Isaac Theatre Royal (www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz)  

This Christchurch theatre is a multi-purpose venue for live entertainment, musicals, concerts, recitals, theatre, ballet and opera events.

Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge   (www.racecoursehotel.co.nz)  

Situated on Racecourse Road, the hotel was built in 1883 and offers 46 studio units. It is also available as a venue for special occasions or events.

Mona Vale   (www.monavale.co.nz)  

Christchurch's historic Mona Vale Homestead is a charming restaurant and function venue surrounded by elegant gardens, landscaped along the banks of the tranquil Avon River. The restaurant offers an all-day menu, with Canterbury flavours and fresh local produce.

Manor   (www.elizas.co.nz)  

A delightful bed and breakfast, boutique hotel and honeymoon inn with classic elegance, modern accommodation and fine wedding, conference and functions facilities.

Huntsbury Community Centre   (www.huntsburycommunitycentre.co.nz)  

Situated in the scenic Huntsbury hills, the centre is an ideal location for conferences, business or social functions, and other events.

Rose Historic Chapel   (www.rosehistoricchapel.co.nz)  

Built in 1910, the Rose Historic Chapel is a small, early English Gothic styled building constructed in Hoon Hay and Oamaru stone. The Chapel is available to hire for wedding and naming ceremonies, funeral services, cultural events and meetings.

Christchurch Music Centre   (www.musiccentre.org.nz)  

A performance venue and heritage buildings function centre.

Northbrook Colonial Museum and Rossburn Receptions   (www.northbrookmuseum.co.nz)  

A Canterbury wedding function and conference centre. Celebrate historic functions in the country with Rossburn Receptions. Northbrook Colonial Museum offers museum tours.

Godley House   (www.godleyhouse.co.nz)  

Offers elegant accommodation, stylish function rooms, a restaurant, cafe and bar, with extensive grounds and views of Lyttelton Harbour. Godley House is available as a venue for weddings, conferences, seminars and functions.