• As experienced functions managers, the Te Papa team provides a robust template which covers all details of organising an event. Their support and attention to detail made all the difference in the smooth running and effectiveness of each conference – as well as the enjoyment of the organising team!
    Angela Ryan, Director, Mana Education Centre. 21 February 2011
  • As well as the impeccably able staff, the spaces that Te Papa offers for events are superb. The presentation of the spaces and amenities is of a consistently high standard which raised the sophistication and atmosphere surrounding our conference.
    Angela Ryan, Director, Mana Education Centre. 21 February 2011
  • Te Papa have a wonderful team of Conference and Event professionals, fantastic catering, and onsite facilities that are second to none. In choosing a venue for my clients I need to ensure that all will run smoothly, after all – it’s my reputation on the line. Te Papa is therefore a first choice venue for me.
  • The Te Papa team has the attitude that each Conference or Event is special and will therefore strive to make sure it is a success.
    Dean Bradley
    Director/Owner
    Convention Management New Zealand Ltd
  • We always receive such positive feedback from our delegates, who never fail to have a great experience at Te Papa. It's definitely a venue with a difference with an ideal central, waterfront location.
    Michelle Kane, Conference Manager, Conference and Events Ltd
  • Te Papa definitely has the WOW factor and helps attract delegates to conferences. The spaces are great to work in, the staff always extremely helpful and the food is first class.
    Louise Watson, Conference Manager, Conference and Events Ltd

Soundings Theatre 

If you are going to be sitting in seats for a long time, these are the ones you want to be sitting in – incredibly comfortable with plenty of leg room. Soundings Theatre feels intimate with a small group, and absolutely buzzing with a full house.

Soundings theatre floor plan

Soundings Theatre floor plan

Seating capacity

Theatre style
328

In detail: Size 428m2. Stud height 5.5m

At a glance

  • Fully equipped multi-media audio-visual facility with control room
  • Large, deep-sprung stage with lift access (big enough for a car)
  • Full-sized theatre screen
  • Full lighting rig

Photos

Soundings

 

Factsheet

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Let us look after your next function: Call us on (04) 381 7272 or get in touch through our enquiry form.