Booking a Room

The Academy is available for hire for a full range of arts events, conferences and social functions. To enquire about the availability and cost of hiring any of the Academy rooms, or for any other further information, please complete our enquiry form.

Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber Attractive concert or conference venue with a capacity of 340 seats, 289 facing the stage. Playhouse Theatre Flexible, multi-use venue accommodating 183 tiered seats (or up to 345 with additional flat floor seating), 180 seats at round tables or 240 seats banquet style. Te Whare Tāpere Iti Floor to ceiling windows with native bush and lake views, Te Whare can seat up to 150. Dance Studio Professional Dance Studio with the ability to hold small-scale dance and theatre productions and seating up to 120. Upstairs Lounge Executive venue accommodating 40 for dinner or up to 50 for cocktail style events. Lake Stage Spectacular open-air circular stage seating 120.