Claudelands offers a collection of adaptable indoor and outdoor spaces designed to accommodate events of all sizes. Whether you’re planning a conference, exhibition, sporting event or private function, our venues can be configured to suit your needs.
Heaphy Room (Combined)
Our main conference space, the Heaphy Room is ideal for medium to large conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, seminars and performances.
Exhibition Halls A & B
Together Hall A and Hall B provide 4002sqm of high quality indoor exhibition space.
Claudelands Arena
The acoustically-stunning Claudelands Arena is the ideal space for everything from large plenary sessions and gala dinners, to exhibitions, concerts and sport events.
Arena Lounge
With superb views over Claudelands' greenspace, the Arena Lounge is a great space for meetings and functions.
Boardroom
Our boardroom is a comfortable and practical meeting space for up to 16 people.
Heaphy Prefunction
Heaphy Prefunction is ideal for pre-event entertainment, event registration, breakout sessions or as a stand-alone space for smaller events.
Brooklyn 1
Located on level one of the conference centre, Brooklyn 1 is ideal for small to medium meetings or functions.
Brooklyn 2
Located on level one, this is a comfortable meeting or function space.
Brooklyn 3
Located on level one, Brooklyn 3 is suitable for small conferences, meetings and breakout sessions.
Brooklyn (Combined)
When combined into one large space, Brooklyn 1 & 2 is perfect for small to medium meetings and functions.
Executive Lounge
Enjoy the comfort of our Executive Lounge, an ideal space for small meetings or functions.
Heaphy Room (Single)
Used individually, our Heaphy Rooms are perfect for everything from conferences and meetings, to functions and exhibitions.
Heaphy Room (Double)
Configurable sound-proof partition walls give you the option of combining two of our state-of-the-art Heaphy Rooms into one 662sqm space.
Network Lounge
The Network Lounge is a diverse space, ideal for groups of up to 50 people.
Upper Concourse
With large windows providing a great view out over our surrounds, the Upper Concourse makes an impressive event space.
Oakley Room
The Oakley Room is an ideal space for small-sized workshops, meetings or breakout sessions.
The Barn
If you’re looking for a venue space in Hamilton with authentic character and flexibility, The Barn at Claudelands is the perfect choice.
Exhibition Plaza
Our outdoor Exhibition Plaza offers over 4000sqm of exhibition space.
The Grandstand
The Grandstand blends heritage character with modern style - a standout space for events that make an impression.
Exhibition Halls C & D
Halls C and D are versatile spaces that sit alongside our exhibition centre.
Located in central Hamilton, Claudelands is a multi‑purpose events precinct with a long history of hosting significant events for the Waikato region and beyond.
Read all about the latest announcements, milestones and behind‑the‑scenes stories from Claudelands.
Netball fans are in for a blockbuster week of international sport in Hamilton, with the Silver Ferns set to take over Claudelands Arena for three matches this November.
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New Zealand country music superstar Kaylee Bell will headline Equifest’s Friday night show event, the 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed, delivering a live concert as part of the evening of fast-paced equestrian entertainment at Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton.
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Waikato Food Show is celebrates what makes food in Aotearoa special, with a line-up of local and national chefs and foodie personalities taking to the stage at Claudelands Events Centre 11 & 12 July.
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Read the latest industry updates, Business Events insights and stories from Claudelands.
Melissa Williams, national growth and business development lead at H3 Group, has joined the Board of Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA), the official body representing New Zealand’s business events sector.
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When it comes to business events, Hamilton is fast emerging as one of New Zealand’s most compelling conference destinations.
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Hamilton’s H3 is challenging long‑held assumptions in the events industry with the launch of its new campaign: “Big events don’t need big cities.”
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