Invercargill
uniqueInvercargill CBD

Civic Theatre

Listed
Tay Street, InvercargillWebsite
About

About Civic Theatre

The Civic Theatre, at 88 Tay Street in central Invercargill, was built in 1906 and holds Category 1 heritage status. Invercargill City Council presents it as a Southland icon with more than a century of cultural history.

Facilities

The venue lists six flexible event spaces, an onsite bar and catering, and modern technology systems, with parking and accommodation nearby. Individual room capacities are not published on the page reviewed, so organisers should request specifications when planning.

Hire and events

The theatre serves local, regional, national and international organisations, and its team provides support with event planning, marketing and technical requirements. Its programme of shows and events is listed on the council website.

Contact

Theatre services can be reached on (03) 211 1777 or theatreservices@icc.govt.nz. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, and the booking office is open 11am to 3pm.

Its central location makes it a practical choice for conferences, presentations and performances in Invercargill. See other Invercargill venues.

Sources: icc.govt.nz. Researched and written from public sources · 29 Sept 2026.

Capacity

Spaces

4 spaces

Victoria Room

Listed
50
Theatre
—
Classroom
—
Banquet
—
Cabaret
50
Cocktail
—
Boardroom
—
U-Shape
—
Hollow Square

Auditorium

Listed
1015
Theatre
—
Classroom
—
Banquet
—
Cabaret
—
Cocktail
—
Boardroom
—
U-Shape
—
Hollow Square

Stage (gala dinner)

Listed
—
Theatre
—
Classroom
200
Banquet
200
Cabaret
—
Cocktail
—
Boardroom
—
U-Shape
—
Hollow Square

Wikitoria @ The Civic

Listed
100
Theatre
—
Classroom
—
Banquet
—
Cabaret
—
Cocktail
—
Boardroom
—
U-Shape
—
Hollow Square

Details

Contact

Address
Tay Street, Invercargill
Nearby

Nearby listings on the MICE record — indicative only, not a recommendation unless marked Featured.