Auditorium
International, national and local artists enjoy performing in the Bruce Mason Centre's impressive auditorium. Its world-class acoustics and clear sightlines to the stage make it one of New Zealand's finest venues for the performing arts.
A wide range of shows from orchestral concerts and musicals, to ballet, comedy, and children's shows are hosted regularly at the Centre. The auditorium has even been used to film live audience TV programs and music videos.
The Auditorium has several possible modes and at maximum capacity seats 1164 theatre style. In this mode theatre seats 916 patrons in the downstairs Stalls, and 248 in the upstairs Grand Circle.
Unique to the Centre is the ability to convert the auditorium to one of Auckland's largest flat floor banquet areas, capable of seating 600 guests. In this mode, the auditorium is ideal for award dinners, balls, exhibitions and gala functions.
Technical Services
Our skilled technical team offers a complete range of services for venue hirers, ranging from lighting and sound support, to full technical management of a production.
Innovative presentations and theming can be designed by our technical team utilising the comprehensive range of sound and lighting equipment available.
Conference Centre
The upstairs Conference Centre is capable of seating 300 delegates theatre style as one room, or can be divided into three smaller rooms by sound proofed panels.
All rooms in the Conference Centre are air conditioned. They have natural light, dimmable recessed lighting, electronic blackout facilities and are internally wired for audio-visual and data feeds. The conference area is also a Telecom Wireless Hotspot, enabling Xtra customers to log into their account via their laptop. And if you’re not an Xtra customer, pre-paid cards are available from the Ticketek Box Office in the lower foyer.
Meeting Rooms
The Centre's two meeting rooms, Bovis Lend Lease Suites 1 and 2, combined together can seat 70 delegates theatre style, or 50 and 20 respectively as individual rooms.
With glass frontage to enhance their open plan design, these rooms are popular for those holding more intimate events with a smaller number of attendees.
Professional Conference Organiser (PCO)
The Bruce Mason Centre is able to provide a full Professional Conference Organiser service accredited by Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ).
Event Management
From the moment you book with us an event management team will be assigned to your conference. The event co-ordinator will assist with all client needs from organisation of the conference through to successful completion. Timely, accurate information is provided from a team dedicated to exceptional service and conference support.
Catering
Our partnership with international catering company, Compass Group, offers clients the highest quality service. A selection of creatively designed menu options is available, tailored to clients needs. From small corporate functions and superb conference lunches to gracious weddings and large banquet style dinners for 500 guests, the possibilities are endless.