The Trafalgar Centre

The Trafalgar Centre is Nelson Tasman’s largest multi-purpose spectator sports and events arena. Built in the early 1970s, the Centre has a history of hosting major cultural and entertainment events and exhibitions.

The Trafalgar Centre is just a 10-minute stroll to Nelson's vibrant city centre and a 15-minute ocean-side drive from the airport.

Recently upgraded and earthquake strengthened, the Centre was named the 2019 EVANZ Medium Venue of the Year.

It contains two key spaces, the Main Arena and the new Northern Extension. 

The Main Arena is ideal for sports events, trade shows, concerts, and conference and awards dinners. Book alone or in addition to the elegant new northern extension. 
 
The Northern Extension is a new, light-filled venue, opening onto surrounding gardens and waterways. Ideal for mid-scale events, private, corporate and community gatherings. Book with the main hall to create a ticketing, pre-function, break-out or exhibition space. 

Where is the Trafalgar Centre? 

The Trafalgar Centre sits on the west bank of the Maitai River, opposite Nelson’s Trafalgar Park.

Booking the Trafalgar Centre

If you would like to place a booking or enquire about availability, please contact our Venue Manager on 03 539 1301. Or you can fill out the Get in Touch form below.

What’s on at the Trafalgar Centre:  

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Or visit the region's events online database, www.itson.co.nz.

Venue information 

Venue Details 

Main arena  

Northern Extension 

Floor area 

2700m2 

864m2 

Capacity 

Standing 4500 

Standing 450 

  

Stadium 2300 

Theatre 300 

  

Theatre 2300 

Banquet 250 

  

Banquet 700 

  

Flooring 

Sprung timber 

Carpet and tile 

Flexible seating 

Raked grandstands, floor seating and VIP options 

Floor seating 

Stage 

Large modular concert stage 

Modular risers 

Parking 

Car parks 200, coach parking 5 and on-street parking 

  

Bathrooms 

Male 4, female 4, accessible 6 

  

Changing rooms 

6 team, 2 referee 

  

Catering 

Full catering kitchen, cool store, chillers and bar 

  

  

Catering provided by the venues preferred catering supplier

  

Ticketing 

Choose your preferred ticketing agent 

  

Loading Docks 

1 large internal truck bay plus 5 external loading sites 

  

Sound and Visual 

PA, scoreboard and TV screens available 

  

Wi-Fi 

Ultra-fast broadband. Password protected 

  

Accessible access 

Yes 

  

Events office 

Yes 

 

Please note all facilities are smoke-free. 

  • Venue Details
  • Venue Type: Premium Sporting
  • Event Types: Concert Conference Dinner Exhibition Festival Function Meeting Sport Wedding
  • Capacity: 4500
  • Floor Area: 2700 m2
  • Facilities: Bar Chairs Commercial Kitchen Projector and Screen Stage Tables Toilet WIFI

    • Trafalgar Centre Ground Floorplan
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    • Trafalgar Centre Upper Floorplan
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  • Area: Nelson
  • Address: Paru Paru Road, 7010, New Zealand View Map
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