We are located at Dunedin NZ. Make your next event stand out from the crowd. At the Regent Theatre, our goal is to create a unique & awe-inspiring occasion that your guests will be talking about for years to come.

The Regent Theatre takes pride of place in the sunny lower half of Dunedin’s central Octagon reserve. The theatre regularly hosts live theatre, music, graduations and prize givings, opera, dance, film, project launches, conferences, circus, festivals and community events.

The Regent’s stage was the largest in New Zealand until the Aotea Centre opened in Auckland. The stage and everything else behind the proscenium arch were added after the Trust took over the facilities. All the plasterwork was done locally and moulds kept for replacement work. The Dress Circle appears to be supported by only two pillars.

The original design required no pillars but people felt unsafe without them as the Circle moves noticeably at times (if it didn’t, it actually would collapse) meaning the pillars are largely aesthetic. The theatre originally seated 1830 people. However, following a complete seating refurbishment to allow more leg room for patrons and space for wheelchairs, we now have 1617 seats.

There are several off-street parking buildings and car parks within a few minutes’ walk of the Theatre as well as both paid and free on-street parking.

There is a taxi rank across the Octagon which usually has taxis waiting for customers. If there are none, or you have mobility difficulties, we are very happy to call one to collect you at the door.

With an auditorium that seats 1617 people and state of the art infrastructure, the Regent Theatre is Dunedin’s premier entertainment venue.