The Tannery is the ultimate unique function venue in Christchurch, offering a variety of function rooms and event spaces, and caters for a wide range of event and function types. Whether you are hosting an important business event, or gathering family and friends for a special occasion, you can relax knowing our experienced events team will take care of everything.
At The Tannery we create truly memorable functions, conferences, celebrations, cocktail parties, weddings and more, for up to 600 people.
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With 170 car parks, additional conference parking facilities, and convenient shuttle and coach accessibility, The Tannery is just a short ten minute drive from the CBD, Christchurch’s beach suburbs and the recreational grounds of the Port Hills.

Our Event Spaces
Atrium
You are invited to utilise The Tannery’s opulent Victorian era Atrium as a canvas for your next function or event. With its iconic French tiled floors, mahogany shop fronts, stained glass, the bespoke iron arches and translucent roof, this reborn industrial precinct is your palette to create truly memorable conference dinners, celebrations, or cocktail parties from intimate group of 30 up to 600 guests.

Blue Smoke
Whether you plan a cocktail reception, informal corporate celebration or a party Blue Smoke is ideally suited for cocktail-style events with plenty of casual seating for groups of 20 up to 250 guests with Cassels & Sons’ famous fork’n’walk menus or sit-down dinners for up to 80 guests.
With its large deck and great sound system this premier music venue could be your perfect venue for next Christmas Party or Birthday Celebration.

AGA Kitchen
Cassels & Sons presents the AGA Kitchen private dining room of indulgence and fine food for you to host a private dining experience for up to 50 guests. The ‘old world’ inspired style combined with a fresh take on New Zealand cuisine is the perfect setting for your next function.

Metropolitan Lounge
Since September 2016, the modern 180 sqm conference facility Metropolitan Lounge offers additional opportunities for your event within The Tannery boutique shopping emporium. Be it a meeting, conference or a seminar, with state of art AV, high ceilings, plenty of natural daylight, great views and a large deck this room can cater to your next function of up to 150 guests.

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Meet the Team
Martina, Laura & Jenna are your dedicated Functions team. With years of experience in the industry, you can be assured your event is in great hands.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our menus or availability, or would like to request a quote or make a booking for your function or event, please get in touch with our events team. Phone 0800-4-TANNERY.
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