Top 10 Venues to Hire in Hamilton

June 13, 2021

Whether you’re travelling from out of town or have lived here all your life, there are many Hamilton party venues and places to party in Waikato. From hosting birthday parties to weddings, Christmas, school balls and corporate functions, there are a number of venues in the region worth considering for your next function.

But you may be wondering, ‘What about my event DJ?’ or ‘What if I need lighting hire?’ — While these venues do not provide DJ hire services, sound and lighting or party hire directly, we are always happy to work with you to provide flexible packages and hire options to suit every occasion and venue. In fact, we work directly with most venues in the region to ensure you have the best event experience.

As your local Hamilton and Waikato event production specialists, we’ve put together a list of 10 great party venues in Hamilton (in no particular order):

Skycity Hamilton

Skycity Hamilton is a great venue for parties of all different sizes. They offer food and beverage package options along with your hire, and the venue includes 300 car parks to facilitate all your guests.

The Atrium (Wintec)

A stylish venue mixing traditional and contemporary aesthetics, the Atrium prides itself on catering to ‘awards dinners, exhibitions, corporate functions, large conferences and wedding receptions’. Medium-t0-large events will find themselves most at home here, though it also works for hosting multiple smaller events at once.

Hamilton Gardens

Perfect for meetings and boutique events in their Chartwell or Huddleston rooms, or bigger functions in their Exhibition Hall or Central Court, Hamilton Gardens also offers a range of catering options from the Hamilton Gardens café or from their preferred suppliers.

Claudelands

Supporting both intimate and large-scale events, Claudelands has been known for concerts, community plays and more. With nineteen various spaces for hire, Claudelands is a uniquely versatile location that can support all types of events.

The Verandah

Specialising in catering and business functions such as meetings, seminars and trade shows, the Verandah also caters to weddings and other sophisticated events. The venue is very professional but also boasts beautiful views that can elevate any function and the option for complete privacy for your event.

Mystery Creek Events Centre

One of New Zealand’s biggest events centres, Mystery Creek Events Centre is home to many large events and is perhaps best suited to large-scale functions like concerts, awards dinners, galas or school balls. But with all the different locations available at this venue, you’re sure to find something elegant and expansive that fits for purpose.

Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts

Ideal for dance shows, theatre, music and other performances, Gallagher is a great hire choice for your next creative event or showcase.

The Red Barn

Specialising in weddings, the Red Barn is a beautiful rural venue that provides all your aesthetic and food-related wedding needs. To complete your dream wedding, you will just need to hire the perfect sound and lighting experts who can bring it all together.

Hayes Common

Set by a tranquil river, Hayes Common can cater for groups of up to 10-15 people and offers a boutique venue for low-key functions.

Cambridge Raceway

As its name would suggest, Cambridge Raceway is known for its premium equestrian raceways but also provides seven varying venue hire options (both indoors and outdoors) that suit every occasion.

For the best Waikato sound and lighting, event production and choice of DJ for you and your next big event, contact us any time and we will work with you through every step to ensure your event is perfect. We have the best hire equipment and packages for weddings (LGBTQ weddings, Indian weddings, traditional NZ weddings and more), school balls, birthday parties and so much more.

Send us a message to learn more about our packages and how we can work with your venue of choice.