Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa is on at Hamilton Gardens from 20 Feb - 1 Mar 2026. Enclosed Garden closures will be listed here. Please ask staff for details.

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Garden closures this weekend for Hamilton Arts Festival:
Friday 27th - Surrealist Garden 10.00-11.00am; Medici Court 5pm till close;
Saturday 28th - English Flower Garden 2.30-4pm; Medici Court 2.30-4.30pm; Chinese Scholars' Garden 11am-12pm, 1-2pm, 3-4pm;
Sunday 1st - Medici Court 3.30pm till close; Japanese Garden of Contemplation 3-5pm; Chinese Scholars' Garden 11am-12pm, 1-2pm, 3-4pm, 5-6pm;

Central Court at Hamilton Gardens

Versatile event space for every occasion

Central Court stands as a dynamic and multifaceted space, perfectly suited for hosting captivating shows, engaging presentations, and large-scale exhibitions. But that’s not all - this room offers even more possibilities. By utilising retractable walls, it seamlessly merges with The Pavilion, resulting in an expansive venue that adapts to your event needs.

Keen to book your next Hamilton event in our venue rooms for hire? Here’s some important things to know: 

  • All catering and alcohol must be booked through one of our preferred caterers.
  • AV equipment hire available 
  • Additional chairs and tables available (costs apply).

With a range of room layouts to choose from, we have an option to suit your event size and capacities

Cocktail capacity

510

people

Theatre capacity

484

people

Banquet capacity

280

people

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