- Lodging: Wide variety of accommodation in the area
- Location: Central to Pretoria, major highways, greater Johannesburg
- What to do: Trade Shows, banqueting, theatre productions, product launches, conferences
The versatile Tshwane Events Centre can host both small and large scale events, from 10 to 10 000 guests at a conference or gala evening to large scale trade and consumer exhibitions for 50 000 people in comfort and style.
This 3 star Pretoria Conference Centre is convenient to all major highways and business centres of Tshwane (Pretoria) and the Greater Johannesburg area. The centre is close to the Pretoria CBD and less than an hour from OR Tambo International Airport, South Africa's main international airport and the largest airfreight hub in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Tshwane Events Centre has the capacity, versatility and capability to host any national or international event. It has over 40 000 m² of covered exhibition space and more than 42 000 m² of open and multi-purpose areas, all accessible from multiple entrances. There is easy access and secure parking for up to 3 500 vehicles.
This Pretoria Conference Centre has a wide variety of venues for weddings and banquets which offer unlimited options to host that very special, truly unique occasion. From small intimate affairs to large fairytale wedding functions, the Tshwane Events Centre has the space and support to make it happen.
State-of-the-art infrastructure services include top class catering facilities, banking facilities and telecommunication services. The Tshwane Events Centre is wireless. By purchasing wireless connectivity time packages, patrons can be online from any spot at the centre.
Venue Overview
- Exhibition Halls - 11
- Function and Conference Rooms - 8
- Clubhouse
- West End Theatre
- Open Area for concerts, auctions etc
- Auction venues and facilities
Exhibition Halls
The Tshwane Events Centre boasts 11 exhibition halls of different sizes, which can accommodate functions of any description from large scale indoor exhibitions to music concerts and sporting events. Styled to the latest global standards, the halls are fully serviced. With efficient access and the easy flow of visitors, the exhibition venues satisfy both the needs of the exhibitors and their guests.
Hall Capacities
- Hall A: seated 1 928 - informal 9 638
- Hall B: seated 880 - informal 4 400
- Hall C: seated 3 780 - informal 18 900
- Hall D: seated 778 - informal 3 888
- Hall E: seated 778 - informal 3 888
- Hall G: seated 1131 - informal 4 240
- Hall H: seated 2 325 - informal 11 610
- Hall J: seated 5 800 - informal 29 000
- Hall K: informal 1 180
- Hall L: seated 2 100 - informal 11 500
Function and Conference Rooms
A total of 8 purpose-built, well-appointed conference rooms are ideal for speaker conventions, training sessions, banquets and product launches.
The facilities can be configured in many ways - from board meetings for 10 executives to international conventions of 15 000 delegates.
All standard equipment, internet connections via a 128k Diginet line as well as secretarial services are available. An executive boardroom for top-level meetings, a dedicated bar, restaurant, al fresco dining area and lounges make this Pretoria Conference Centre the perfect venue for conferences, cocktail receptions, themed events and product launches.
Conference Room Capacities
- Baobab: 300
- Karee: 65
- Marula: 30
- Mopane: 18
- Acacia - Karroo function room: 40
- Acacia - Swazicafunction room: 20
- Acacia - Senegalfunction room: 20
- Acacia: 150
- Tamboti: 11
The Clubhouse
Accommodate up to 300 people, The Clubhouse at the Tshwane Events Centre, is the ideal venue for that special corporate luncheon or cocktail. The ambiance and divine cuisine at the à la carte restaurant and bar make the Clubhouse the venue of natural choice for entertaining.
On weekdays the Clubhouse is open to the public with hearty buffets on Wednesdays and Fridays. Adjacent safe and secure parking is available.
West End Theatre
The theatre, on the Tshwane Events Centre premises, offers ample secure parking and seats up to 460 patrons. It comes fully equipped with lighting and boasts a props workshop and dressing rooms for up to 15 performers.
The theatre's stage also comes standard with an orchestra pit and pulley equipment to ensure the production of unforgettable shows including live productions, school plays and cinema. Theatre specifications - size: 1550m².
Open Areas
The Tshwane Events Centre's main arena can accommodate an impressive 25 000 people. With so much flexible space available, the centre can host any national or international event - from rock concerts to prime cattle shows.
- ABSA Arena: 9856m² 16500 people
- Arena B: 9656m² 12000 people
- Parking area: 2 850m²
- Parking area: 3-4m² 1200
- Parking area: 5-6m² 1555
- Parking area: 7m² 10100
- Parking area 8m² 2100
- Parking area: 9m² 2100
Auction Venues and Facilities
The Tshwane Events Centre has excellent auction facilities for every type of livestock auction in the Obaro Championship Ring or in the Meadow Auction Ring.
Prior to auction, the animals can be viewed in one of the numerous cattle pens or judging rings.
Obaro Championship Ring
The 650m² area offers a ring of ± 500m², a bar, kitchen, pavilion and a reception area, which are suitable for farmer days and auctions. The total size of the Obaro Championship Ring amounts to approximately 1 500m².
Tshwane Events Centre Address
205 Soutter St, Pretoria West, Pretoria, 0183
