Range of Spaces

Whether for business meetings, dinners, receptions, exhibitions, client entertainment, conferences, product launches, balls, roadshows or award ceremonies, the St James Theatre and Opera House have a space suitable.

Have a look, then contact us to discuss your requirements - we will help you hold a memorable event and develop that special event menu. Call us on 64 4 802 4060 or email us at events@stjames.co.nz.

You can also move to the space you wish to check out by using these links. 

Stalls Foyer and The Jimmy Cafe & Bar
First Floor Gallery
St James Theatre Stage
Denis Adam Opera Suite
The Hospitality Suite

 Stalls Foyer Bar & The Jimmy

This is the grand entrance to the theatre - a relaxed and friendly bar and café from Monday to Saturday. After hours it is transformed.... it has been heaven, it has been hell, a graveyard, a ballroom.....what will you turn it into? It is a very versatile space, which has hosted receptions, parties, salsa and swing balls and even breakfast meetings!

Capacity

 Contact us on events@stjames.co.nz or 64 4 802 4060 for more information about hiring the Stalls Foyer Bar & The Jimmy for your event.

Back to top

FIRST FLOOR Gallery

Located on the first floor, this space has played host to some of the most prestigious and imaginative events.....Glittering Award ceremonies, dinner dances, art and furniture exhibitions, roadshows, wine tastings, interactive theatre sports, and AGM's.

The area is open plan with large windows overlooking Courtenay Place, which make it an ideal catering or trade stand display area for conferences held in the auditorium. It is also the venue for a changing visual arts programme by Wellington Artists Gallery Trust, which make it an ideal space in which to host cocktail receptions.

Capacity

Contact us on events@stjames.co.nz or 64 4 802 4060 for more information about hiring the First Floor Gallery for your event.

Back to top

The Stage

Ever wanted to know what it is like to tread the boards? Well now you can turn your dream into reality! Taste the magic of the theatre by holding your next event on the Stage. Product launches, dinner dances, presentations, cocktail receptions and training seminars have all taken centre stage, literally....

Capacity

 Contact us on events@stjames.co.nz or 64 4 802 4060 for more information about hiring the Stage for your event.

Back to top

Denis Adam Opera Suite

As the name suggests this room celebrates the recent triumphs of the NBR New Zealand Opera. With photographs of past performances lining the walls, the room is an intimate space, which is ideal for board meetings, cocktail parties or pre and post performance suppers.

Capacity

 Contact us on events@stjames.co.nz or 64 4 802 4060 for more information about hiring the Denis Adam OperaSuite for your event.

Back to top

The Hospitality Suite

With its high stud and natural daylight, the Hospitality Suite is a perfect venue for your company to enjoy throughout the day....breakfast meetings, business lunch presentations, 'After 5' cocktail receptions or client entertaining at one of our performances.

The room is transformed to host the Star Experience on performance nights, which is the stylish and hassle-free way of entertaining your clients or of rewarding your top achievers.

Capacity

 Contact us on events@stjames.co.nz or 64 4 802 4060 for more information about hiring the Hospitality Suite for your function or event.

Back to top