Just 20 minutes from Christchurch International Airport and the central city, this modern complex has a variety of affordable venue spaces for everything from weddings to community meetings and rock concerts to major indoor sporting fixtures. From Baby Gym to Roller Skating, Tai Chi, Spin and Yoga, the Lincoln Event Centre also co-ordinates and hosts a wide range of recreation programmes for all ages. Court hire is available to shoot basketball hoops, play casual badminton and tennis.

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Lincoln Event Centre

Lincoln Event Centre

Lincoln Event Centre

Liffey Stadium

Liffey Stadium
The Stadium is a versatile, multi-purpose space designed to accommodate a wide range of events. It is commonly used for sports training and tournaments, as well as awards dinners, weddings, and other large gatherings.

The stage consists of 12 modular sections, each measuring 2.4m x 1.2m x 600mm, allowing flexible configurations to suit your event needs.

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Nicholas Hall
The Nicholas Hall is ideal for hosting banquets, private functions and large corporate gatherings, with wooden flooring and a 6m x 10m stage. There is access to a full kitchen at an additional cost.

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Baylis Lounge
Our most popular lounge for parties, private functions and large corporate meetings, with wooden flooring and sliding doors that open onto the Lincoln Domain,. There is access to a full kitchen at an additional cost.

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Baylis Lounge
The lounge suits many types of events.

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Habgood Lounge
A popular space for smaller parties and business meetings. The lounge floor is carpeted, with sliding doors that open externally onto the Lincoln Domain.

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Tod Lounge
A popular space for smaller parties and business meetings. The lounge floor is carpeted, with sliding doors that open externally onto the Lincoln Domain.

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Fitzgerald Room
Smaller meeting room with a boardroom style setup, and a kitchenette.

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Main Kitchen
A fully equipped commercial style kitchen.

Floorplan Lincoln Event Centre

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Venue hire is charged per hour at the following rates:

Community Rate: Applies to non-profit groups whose activities are open to the public and directly benefit the local community. This includes local schools, faith groups, and community-focused events. The rate is not available for bookings involving commercial activities, private gain, or events connected to political parties, candidates, or campaigns, where the activity is associated with an individual or group seeking elected office or advancing a political position.

Please note, eligibility for the Community Rate is determined at the discretion of Selwyn District Council. Proof of non-profit status or community benefit may be required.

Standard Rate: Applies to all other bookings that do not qualify for the Community Rate, including private or commercial events.

Pricing takes effect 1 July 2026 and is reviewed 1 July each year. Any quotations given during this timeframe may increase in line with this.
Additional charges or requirements may apply depending on the nature of your booking.

Rooms available

RoomCapacityEquipmentRates and information
Liffey Stadium
  • Theatre: 685
  • Banquet: 500
  • Cocktail : 68
  • Basketball Hoops
  • Lectern
  • Microphone
  • Projector
  • Sound System
  • Stage
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables
  • Chairs

Standard Rate: $108.10 per hour

Community Rate: $45.50 per hour

Room dimensions: L 38m x W 24m x H 8.4m

Nicholas Hall
  • Theatre: 225
  • Banquet: 140
  • Cocktail : 225
  • Lectern
  • Microphone
  • Piano
  • Projector
  • Sound System
  • Stage
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables
  • Chairs
Standard Rate: $92.20 per hour

Community Rate: $39.30 per hour

There is access to a full kitchen at an additional $20.50 per hour.

Room dimensions: L 19.2m x W 13.3m x H 4.4m
Baylis Lounge
  • Theatre: 200
  • Classroom: 100
  • Banquet: 130
  • Lectern
  • Microphone
  • Projector
  • Sound System
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables
  • Chairs

Standard Rate: $92.20 per hour

Community Rate: $39.30 per hour

There is access to a full kitchen at an additional $20.50 per hour.

Room dimensions: L 23.1m x W 8.7m x H 2.9m
Habgood Lounge
  • Theatre: 50
  • Classroom: 18
  • U-Shape : 20
  • Lectern
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables
  • Chairs

Standard Rate: $46.70 per hour

Community Rate: $20.90 per hour

Room dimensions: L 7.7m x W 8.6m x H 2.9m

Tod Lounge
  • Theatre: 50
  • Classroom: 18
  • U-Shape : 20
  • Lectern
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables
  • Chairs
Room dimensions: L 7.7m x W 8.6m x H 2.9m
Fitzgerald Room
  • Boardroom : 12
  • Projector
  • Whiteboard
  • Trestle Tables: 3
  • Chairs: 12

Standard Rate: $15.90 per hour

Community Rate: $8.60 per hour

Room dimensions: L 7.2m x W 3.9m x H 2.9m

Kitchen
  • Cash Register
  • Commercial Oven
  • Jug
  • Crockery
  • Glassware
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Dishwasher
  • Steriliser
  • Benchtop workspace
  • Sink and dishwashing facilities
  • Basic cleaning supplies (dishwashing liquid, cloths, etc)
  • Power outlets for small appliances
  • Cooking utensils (e.g. spatulas, tongs, ladles, whisks)
  • Pots and pans (saucepans, frying pans, stock pots, etc.)
  • Oven trays and baking dishes
  • Mixing bowls and measuring cups/spoons
  • Knives and chopping boards
  • Tea towels and oven mitts
  • Food storage containers and cling wrap/foil (if needed)
An additional cost of $21.10 per hour

Room dimensions: L 7.1m x W 4.8m x H 2.5m

A fully equipped commercial style kitchen.
Please note: no deep fryers are allowed in our venue.
Full Venue Hire

If you're interested in exclusive use of the entire venue, we'd love to hear more about your event. Complete our quick online form with your contact details and one of our team will be in touch with availability and pricing information.

Full venue hire prices start from $2,109.50 for the Community Rate and $3,692.00 for the Standard Rate.

Additional charges may apply depending on your event requirements.