Which venue is best for me?
Which Invercargill venue is right for me?
With so many great venues across Invercargill, here’s a quick ‘cheat sheet’ guide to some of our most popular options. This isn’t all of them - check out Find a Venue for more in-depth listings.
Before you start, it helps to think about your approximate guest numbers, what facilities you’ll be needing, your budget and preferred date. Popular Invercargill venues book up fast, so the earlier the earlier you book, the better.
What kind of event are you planning?
Wedding or celebration
Check out Civic Theatre, Anderson House and Park, Queens Park, Scottish Hall or Otepuni Gardens.
Corporate event or conference
Try Civic Theatre, Rugby Park, Invercargill Library Meeting Rooms or Anderson House.
Kids’ party
We think they’ll love Queens Park, Te Wahi Tākaro o Motupōhue – Bluff Hill Adventure Park, Splash Palace or Elizabeth Park.
Sports event or tournament
If you love being active, look at Rugby Park, Waverley Park, Turnbull Thomson Park, Surrey Park or Sandy Point Domain.
Festival or large outdoor event
If you’re going big, you’ll feel at home at Queens Park, Rugby Park , Anderson Park, Donovan Park or Elles Road Town Belt.
Outdoor gathering or picnic
Find some tranquility (or fun!) at Donovan Park, Elizabeth Park, Otepuni Gardens or Seaward Bush.
How many guests are you expecting?
Up to 30
Take a look at the Drawing Room at the Civic Theatre, The Shed at Invercargill Library or Splash Palace.
Up to 100
Try The Wikitoria at the Civic Theatre or Scottish Hall.
Up to 200
Maybe the Scottish Hall or the Civic Theatre Stage.
Over 200
Your likely favourites are the Civic Theatre auditorium, Rugby Park or Queens Park.
Indoor or outdoor venue hire?
Indoor
Top picks include Civic Theatre, Scottish Hall, Rugby Park lounges, Library Meeting Rooms or Splash Palace.
Outdoor
There are a lot of options, but some particularly popular ones are Queens Park, Anderson Park, Sandy Point Domain, Elizabeth Park or Donovan Park.
A mix of both
Anderson House and Park or Rugby Park might be a good fit.
Not sure which is the best venue for your event?
Get in touch and we'll help you find the perfect venue for your event.
You can chat with our Theatre Services team at theatreservices@icc.govt.nz or (03) 211 1777 for indoor venues, or our Parks and Recreation team at parks.recreation@icc.govt.nz or (03) 219 9070 for outdoor venues and parks.