Forum North / About

Forum North Entertainment Centre located in the heart of the Whangarei CDB has been the heart of Whangarei's entertainment precint for more than 40 years. It is home to the district’s main theatre and exhibition hall hosting many local and touring performances and events.

Forum North has a range of spaces available for hire and the team are keen to work with you to ensure your next event runs smoothly and is a success.

• Safe, clean and accessibility friendly venue set up to COVID –19 guidelines

• Capitaine Bougainville Theatre seating up to 340 people, hireage includes 4 dressing rooms, green room and rehearsal room

• Te Kotahitanga Exhibition Hall – a versatile 510m2 space for expos, conferences, ceremonies, functions and concerts

• Cafler Suites for meetings and smaller conferences and functions

• Bounty Room for small meetings and workshops

• Audio visual equipment and technical support available

• Ticketing services available for ticketed events

• Marketing support provided for public events

• Kitchen facilities

• Onsite parking

• 8 kms to Whangarei Airport, 2 kms to SH1  

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