The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) will officially open its doors on 11 February 2026, marking a major milestone for Auckland and New Zealand.

Jason Walbridge, SkyCity CEO, says, “We can’t wait to welcome guests through the NZICC doors from Wednesday 11 February 2026. With more than 100 events confirmed for 2026, the NZICC is a powerful investment into New Zealand’s future, creating opportunities for local businesses, generating jobs for our wider community and elevating Auckland’s event capabilities on a world stage.”

Prue Daly, General Manager NZICC, says, “We look forward to celebrating this milestone with a series of special events during the first few weeks – from a dawn blessing and a spectacular showcase of the building and its world-class food and beverage, to a live concert and a public open day for everyone to enjoy.”

Located in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, the $750 million, purpose-built centre is set to reshape New Zealand’s business events landscape. Built to full International Convention Centre standards and carrying the FernMark (New Zealand’s global symbol of trust and quality), the NZICC will offer world-class facilities with capacity to host more than 4,000 delegates across its event spaces.

Designed to host everything from major international summits and trade exhibitions to cultural showcases, concerts and intimate board meetings, the centre will feature 33 meeting spaces and a 2,850-seat theatre. The layout and technology systems allow for seamless transitions between events, enabling the NZICC to support multiple large-scale gatherings simultaneously.

Launching with a vibrant lineup of international and domestic conferences, concerts, and exhibitions, the NZICC will act as a gateway to Auckland’s city centre, just steps away from luxury accommodation, award-winning dining and premier retail precincts.

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About NZICC:
The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) is located in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland CBD, making it one of the most connected convention centres in the world.

Designed collaboratively alongside event industry experts, the NZICC is a vertically stacked, flexible and modern building, creating a hub of innovation and positive exchange integrated into the fabric of a vibrant city.

Uniquely positioned to make each event a memorable experience, the NZICC will offer:

• A venue that is designed around giving delegates fast and effortless transitions between meetings, exhibition, pre-function, banquet, and performance spaces.
• A glazed facade provides delegates with an inviting and transparent connection to the vibrancy of the city while allowing views of Auckland’s natural beauty, from the Waitākere Ranges to the Waitematā Harbour.
• In close proximity to Auckland’s innovation ecosystem – universities, business headquarters and innovation hubs – allowing event organisers to tap into New Zealand’s leading knowledge centres.
• An integrated atrium and public laneway encourage networking and enhances the delegate experience within a city full of excitement and sophistication, with over 8000 hotel rooms, dining precincts, shopping and entertainment all within 20 minutes walking distance.
• Configurable spaces presenting opportunities for a wide range of events with meeting spaces on all levels, pre-function capacity for 2,700 people, convention capacity for 3,150 and one-off events for 4,000.