Venue Spotlight: Viaduct Events Centre

Positioned on Auckland’s vibrant waterfront, the Viaduct Events Centre is a celebrated venue offering 7 versatile event spaces within a sustainably designed building.  

Reopened on 27 April 2023, the venue marked its return to hosting events two years ago, reinforcing its role as a premier event space in Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Located in the heart of the revitalised Wynyard Quarter, the venue spans 6,000m² across three levels and features floor-to-ceiling glass, expansive balconies, and direct access to the wharf—maximising its exceptional harbour outlook. 

Built to a five-star environmental standard, the Viaduct Events Centre blends architectural excellence with a strong commitment to sustainability. Its largest space can host up to 1,200 guests, making it ideal for large-scale events. A suite of meeting and breakout rooms support the main event spaces, providing versatile options for workshops, planning sessions, or smaller group activities as part of a wider function. 

Just a short walk from Auckland’s city centre, the venue is perfectly positioned amid premium accommodation options—including Park Hyatt (2 minutes), M Social (7 minutes), and Hilton Auckland (8 minutes). With vibrant dining, premier shopping at Commercial Bay, and a wide range of leisure experiences nearby, it offers both exceptional convenience and enduring appeal. 

Read further to learn more about some of the high-profile events held at the Viaduct Events Centre.

Did you know? 

The construction of Viaduct Events Centre was completed in August 2011 – on the site of the former Oracle America’s Cup base.

This means that we will soon be celebrating 15 years of operation! 

Browse the photos below to explore the history of Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct Harbour – the stunning waterfront location of the Viaduct Events Centre. 

The Viaduct Events Centre was designed using NZ Green Building Council best practice.

Sustainability has been practiced in the design of the Viaduct Events Centre.

• Solar panels on the roof of the building that supply the building's primary switchboard 
• Power saving modes, including efficient lighting, motion sensors in toilets and on escalators
• Kitchens use new technology electrical solutions to replace gas kitchen equipment
• Intelligent ‘air lock’ main entrance door designed to maintain internal temperatures and includes an integrated power saving mode
• Intelligent and flexible programmable air conditioning system allows isolation of unused spaces
• Toitū CarbonReduce certified since 2019 

Renowned for its exceptional facilities and prime waterfront location, the Viaduct Events Centre has been the venue of choice for numerous prestigious business events.

Check out the photos below showcasing some of the exciting events held at our Viaduct Events Centre.