St James Theatre, Wellington - Venues Wellington

Visitor information

Opening hours

For ticketed events, the box office opens 60 minutes before the event starts. At the box office, you can buy tickets, arrange ticket collection, and resolve ticketing issues.

The stage at St James Theatre in Wellington. People are standing on stage and a few tables and chairs are set up for an event. The house lights are off and the room is illuminated with purple and blue spotlights.

Parking and public transport

St James Theatre does not have public parking available. There is limited space directly outside the venue for drop off and pick up.
The venue is in the heart of the city, so there is convenient street parking and parking buildings nearby. You can find parking options on Parkopedia.
There are Metlink bus stops directly outside the St James Theatre and across the road.

Only buy tickets from authorised sellers

Ticketmaster is the official ticketing agent for all events at Venues Wellington venues.

You can buy tickets:

online through our Events section
online from Ticketmaster
at the Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre.

To make sure you don’t miss out on attending an event, please only buy tickets from Ticketmaster. Unauthorised resellers on Viagogo and TradeMe often sell fake tickets. Our venues are not obligated to let you in if you have purchased a ticket from an unauthorised reseller.

Accessibility

St James Theatre is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all patrons. The theatre has wheelchair access, accessible seating, hearing assistance devices, companion tickets and guide dog facilities.

Wheelchair access

The St James Theatre has eight accessible spaces and eight companion seats in the stalls on the ground floor.
Elevator access is available from the ground floor.
Wheelchairs are available at the venue but require you to give advanced notice so they can ensure they are on-site during the event

Reduced mobility access

Stalls: The entrance is via the ground floor with no stairs.
Dress Circle: Access is either via the stairs or elevator. There are a few steps as you enter the theatre seating space, therefore it is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Grand Circle: Access is via stairs only.

If you need additional assistance at the venue, please ask our friendly staff, who are trained to help.

Empty seats inside the st James Theatre in Wellington.

The stalls seating area is on the ground floor with stair-free access and eight accessible spaces with companion seats.

Visually impaired

Guide dogs are welcome at the St James Theatre.
Some shows offer audio-described performances and touch tours.
If you need additional assistance at the venue, you can ask our friendly staff, who are trained to help.

Hearing impaired

The St James Theatre has an audio loop for patrons with hearing impairments.
The loop covers all levels of the theatre and uses an infrared system with receivers and headphones.
Some shows offer sign-language-interpreted performances.

More information

For more information on accessibility at the St James Theatre, you can contact Venues Wellington.

To book accessible tickets, including with an audio loop, or for more information on accessible ticketing, you can contact Ticketmaster.

Phone: 09 970 9711

Email: customer.service@ticketmaster.co.nz

Take a virtual tour

Layout	Stage / Auditorium	First Floor Gallery	Hospitality Suite	Foyer
Floor Area (m²)		600	173	270
Stage Area (m²)	480
Theatre	1,552	350	150	150
Classroom		200	90	90
Cocktail	289, onstage	650	150	500
Banquet	289, onstage	250	100	150
Performance	1,543, seated
Exhibition stands		30

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