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Bowl Amphitheatre

The Bowl of Brooklands is a beautiful outdoor venue, surrounded by award winning Pukekura Park. With a capacity of up to 15,000, full venue hire includes the stage, backstage rooms and the natural grass amphitheatre. We deliver large-scale events and can help you create an experience that concert-goers will never forget.

We have hosted legendary artists including Yusuf/Cat Stevens, UB40, Jack Johnson, Paul Simon and Sting. A seated or standing platform can be assembled over the lake to increase capacity and provide concert-goers with a close up view of their favourite artists.

We can also provide VIP experiences for concertgoers.

Features

  • Natural grass amphitheatre.
  • Located within Pukekura Park.
  • A great location, just a five-minute walk from the CBD.
  • Committed to sustainability with the Taranaki Green Initiative (Toitupu Toiora).

Facilities

  • A platform can be erected over the lake providing additional seating of 1088 including wheelchair and restricted view seats or a standing area for 1000.
  • Lakefront terraced seating of 1125 including wheelchair seating.
  • Backstage loading bay accommodates up to four trucks or parking for 20 cars, with easy access for large event equipment through double doors onto the stage.
  • Designated lighting and sound tent positioned 30 metres from front of stage.
  • Eight carpeted dressing rooms, all with direct access to the stage; three dressing rooms include their own modern shower and toilet amenities and one offers disabled facilities.
  • Production offices with Wifi and green room facilities for up to 30 people.
  • 400 amp three-phase supply to stage and 100 amp three-phase to front of house, with capability to add generator if required.
  • Roof loading up to 12 tonnes, point loading up to 2 tonnes.
  • Centre arch 11 meters.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair seating in terrace, platform and designated area in GA.
  • Mobility parks are available for guests to book.
  • Service dogs are welcome.

VIP experiences

The Gables

  • An exclusive and secure site at the top of the Bowl hill.
  • The lawn (16.5m x 13.5m) is suitable between 30 and 120 guests.
  • Located next to on-site reserved guest parking, with space for up to 50 vehicles.
  • Short walk down the hill to the platform and terrace seating

The Hill Lounge

  • Situated at the back of the Bowl overlooking the venue.
  • Serviced by its own bar, with toilet facilities.
  • With priority entry, this site has a capacity of 200 to 500 guests.
  • Ability to open prior to gates opening, as well as access during events.

 

Layout and Capacity

See more detail on the Backstage Plan and Seating Plan. 

  • Concert
    15,000

Services available

  • Technical

  • Ticketing

  • Marketing

Getting here

Brooklands Park Drive, New Plymouth 4310
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Contact Us

For more information about Bowl Amphitheatre, please contact:

npeventvenues@npdc.govt.nz

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Resources

  • Bowl of Brooklands Seating Platform and Terrace Plan
  • Bowl of Brooklands Stage and Backstage Plan
Resource Library

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