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Christchurch Town Hall guide

Christchurch Town Hall is at 86 Kilmore Street, beside the Ōtākaro Avon River and Victoria Square. It holds concerts, symphony orchestra performances, shows and conferences, and it is a 5-minute walk from our motel.

Christchurch Town Hall, 5 min walk from the motel

Inside

  • Douglas Lilburn Auditorium: the main concert hall, with up to 2,250 seats.
  • James Hay Theatre: a smaller theatre.
  • Three event rooms: the Limes, Avon and Victoria Rooms.

The building was repaired after the earthquakes and reopened in 2019.

Going to a show

  • Box office: on the ground floor.
  • Accessibility: the Town Hall is wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair spaces in both theatres, hearing loops, lifts and accessible toilets on the ground floor. Wheelchairs are available on request.
  • Parking: there is no car park at the Town Hall. There is one accessible park on Kilmore Street, two on Colombo Street, and a drop-off zone on Kilmore Street.

Staying with us? Leave your car in our free car park and walk, about 5 minutes. See what is coming up in Christchurch events.

Getting there from the motel

It is a 5-minute walk, down Colombo Street and along Kilmore Street.

Map of the walk from ASURE Centrepoint Motel to Christchurch Town Hall on Kilmore Street, about 5 minutes
The walk from our motel to the Town Hall. Tap the map to see it bigger. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Questions

Is there parking at Christchurch Town Hall?

No. There is no car park at the Town Hall, only accessible parks on Kilmore Street and Colombo Street and a drop-off zone. Our guests walk from the motel in about 5 minutes.

How many seats does the Town Hall have?

The Douglas Lilburn Auditorium has up to 2,250 seats.

How far is the Town Hall from ASURE Centrepoint Motel?

About a 5-minute walk.

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