Events
and venue hire
Immerse your guests in the magic of movie effects.
Out of this world events
Wētā Workshop Unleashed is a unique and fully themed event space for Auckland.
Whether it’s a business event, awards evening, cocktail function or special celebration, Unleashed is where movie special effects bring events to life.
From concept to pack down, our crew can flex to your ambitious ideas and craft bespoke events that defy expectations. With special access to the artists and creators at Wētā Workshop, guests can embark on an interactive tour, get hands-on with makeup and prosthetic effects, enlist characters to interact with guests or even feature a Wētā Workshop guest speaker—Unleashed invites you to let your imagination run wild.
Events and venue hire
Immerse your guests in the magic of movie effects at Auckland's most unique and fully themed venue.
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Out of this world events
Wētā Workshop Unleashed is a unique and fully themed event space for Auckland.
Whether it’s a business event, awards evening, cocktail function or special celebration, Unleashed is where movie special effects bring events to life.
From concept to pack down, our crew can flex to your ambitious ideas and craft bespoke events that defy expectations. With special access to the artists and creators at Wētā Workshop, guests can embark on an interactive tour, get hands-on with makeup and prosthetic effects, enlist characters to interact with guests or even feature a Wētā Workshop guest speaker—Unleashed invites you to let your imagination run wild.
Host your event with us
FROM TEAM BUILDING TO LARGE-SCALE FUNCTIONS
Enjoy our central Auckland location with some Wētā Workshop magic. Get in touch with our team to find out more.
Host your event with us
FROM TEAM BUILDING DAYS TO LARGE-SCALE FUNCTIONS
Enjoy our central Auckland location mixed with some Wētā Workshop magic.
Get in touch with our team to find out more.
Venue spaces
Our one-of-a-kind, fully themed event spaces are defined by our creativity and are perfect for events of all sizes.
Wētā Workshop Unleashed—main venue
Seated banquet: 240 pax
Cocktail style: 530 pax
Guests arrive onto our sci-fi film set and are greeted by a jaw-dropping intergalactic robot and larger-than-life spacecraft. Our main space is fully themed and an ideal area for immersing guests for formal occasions like awards nights and banquet style events, to informal movie screenings on bean bags.
Uncorked — conference room
Seated banquet: 90 pax
Cocktail style: 130 pax
A completely unique conference room and the perfect space to inspire creativity. Surround your guests with the award-winning The Gloamings exhibition.
Venue spaces
Our one-of-a-kind, fully themed event spaces are defined by our creativity and are perfect for events of all sizes.
Wētā Workshop Unleashed
— main venue
Seated banquet: 240 pax
Cocktail style: 530 pax
Guests arrive onto our sci-fi film set and are greeted by a jaw-dropping intergalactic robot and larger-than-life spacecraft. Our main space is fully themed and an ideal area for immersing guests for formal occasions like awards nights and banquet style events, to informal movie screenings on bean bags.
Uncorked — conference room
Seated banquet: 90 pax
Cocktail style: 130 pax
A completely unique conference room and the perfect place to inspire creativity. Surround your guests with over 40 sculptures, 50 illustrations and more than 100 watercolour paintings by Johnny Fraser Allen. Marvel at the award-winning The Gloamings exhibition.
Make your event extra special
Take our tour or add one of our bespoke experiences to make your event unforgettable.
Characters
Available for both off and on-site events
With over 30 years of movie effects under our belt, no one does characters like we do. Book our characters and watch them interact with your guests. Incredible photos guaranteed!
Breakout activities
Choose your ideal team building experience
Unlock your team’s creativity with activities designed to inspire the budding artists in everyone. Choose from a range of hands-on stations led by our crew, from leatherwork and worldbuilding to blood-making and prosthetics.
Make your event extra special
Take our tour or add one of our bespoke experiences to make your event unforgettable.
Characters
Available for both off and on-site events
With over 30 years of movie effects under our belt, no one does characters like we do. Book our characters and watch them interact with your guests. Incredible photos guaranteed!
Breakout activities
Choose your ideal team building experience
Unlock your team’s creativity with activities designed to inspire the budding artists in everyone. Choose from a range of hands-on stations led by our crew, from leatherwork and worldbuilding to blood-making and prosthetics.
Group bookings
FOR LARGE GROUPS LOOKING FOR A TOUR
Visiting for a special occasion or celebrating as a team?
Take a tour together—book as a group of 15 or more for a special discount.
We can come to you too
Fancy hosting your own event and inject some of the movie
magic that we’re famous for? Then let us come to you! We can bring many of our
experiences off-site including our characters, breakout activities, creative
workshops and more.
"Our thanks to you and the team for running such an outstanding experience for our group as part of our Stars event. From the ears to the tours and the photos — your team are bursting with creative energy that truly adds to the experience!"
ANZ Bank New Zealand
Group bookings
FOR LARGE GROUPS LOOKING FOR A TOUR
Visiting for a special occasion or celebrating as a team?
Take a tour together—book as a group of 15 or more for a special discount.
We can come to you too
Fancy hosting your own event and inject some of the movie
magic that we’re famous for? Then let us come to you! We can bring many of our
experiences off-site including our characters, breakout activities, creative
workshops and more.
"Our thanks to you and the team for running such an outstanding experience for our group as part of our Stars event. From the ears to the tours and the photos
— your team are bursting with creative energy that truly adds to the experience!"
ANZ Bank New Zealand
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