Shed 6

Shed 6 sits on Queens Wharf, a totara wharf built in the 1860s then known as ‘deep water wharf’. It is one of several cargo sheds that have been built in this area over the years. Among them are Shed 5 (built in 1886), Shed 3 Dockside (built in 1887), and Shed 1 (1964).

A building has been on the Shed 6 site since the mid-1880s though the current shed was replaced in 1959.

Renamed Shed 6 in the 1920s, it has been used as a warehouse, and later as a sail loft during round-the-world yacht races. Renovated in 2013 to act as a temporary performance space while the Town Hall underwent renovations Shed 6 has become a well-used venue for concerts, exhibitions, events, and meetings.

The foyer area houses a display of original artefacts and remnants from Inconstant, a three-masted sailing ship. The ship was grounded at the entrance to Wellington Harbour in 1849 and then towed onto the foreshore where local entrepreneur John Plimmer bought and converted the hull into a warehouse. The remains were rediscovered during the renovations of reclaimed land around an old bank in 1997 and now rest at Shed 6.

Shed 6 gives you control over a large space. Host a concert in the entire auditorium, or split it into four smaller spaces with soundproof dividers. It’s perfectly suited to conference breakout sessions, meetings, product launches, and social functions.

Connected to the TSB Arena by a light and open two-storey arcade, Shed 6 is a truly multi-purpose venue. Set up theatre-style or classroom seating to complement your conference in the arena next door, or use the whole space for a banquet dinner.

TSB Arena and Shed 6 fact sheet [PDF, 888 kB]

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Rooms and spaces

Room 1

Room 1 offers 255m² of flat floor, and is equipped with a tiered retractable seating system that can accommodate up to 365 theatre-style. Movable soundproof walls divide this space from the neighbouring room. This space can be configured with adjoining rooms as a conference, meeting or exhibition space.

Room 2

At 145m², Room 2 accommodates up to 145 guests seated theatre-style. This flat-floor space is separated from Rooms 1 and 3 with operable soundproof walls and can be used alongside these rooms as a conference breakout space.

Room 3

A 137m² flat floor room with operable soundproof walls that can accommodate up to 130 people in theatre style for conferences. You can also use Room 3 with the adjoining rooms to create a larger space for a conference or exhibition.

Room 4

Room 4 accommodates up to 205 guests seated theatre-style. Use this flat-floor pillarless space alongside the other rooms in Shed 6 for breakout sessions or meetings alongside a larger event.

The Arcade

Conference organisers can use the light-filled arcade area for breaks, catering, and registration. It provides an easy space for delegates to network, socialise, and get some fresh natural light during breaks. The venue is completely self-contained with opportunities for trade displays and sponsor branding.

Layout and capacity