World class venues & events in Palmy

Central Energy Trust Arena and the Palmy Conference & Function Centre are leading multi-use sports and events facilities taking more than 3,300 bookings a year across both venues.

The Arena is home to 36 sporting codes and hosts a wide range of events year-round, boasting six Arenas. The Conference & Function Centre has a versatile range of function spaces available to accommodate a vast number of guests and attendees under one roof and in the heart of Palmy’s CBD.

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CONFERENCE & FUNCTION CENTRE

CENTRAL ENERGY TRUST ARENA

Popular Venues

Central Energy Trust Arena

Arena 1

The Central Energy Trust Arena Stadium has capacity for up to 18,000 people.

Central Energy Trust Arena

Fly Palmy Arena (Arena 2)

Fly Palmy Arena is a purpose-built indoor sports and entertainment venue that can accommodate up to 5,000 people.

Central Energy Trust Arena

B&M Centre (Arena 4)

The B&M Centre is one of New Zealand’s most extensive indoor sports facilities with courtside seating for up to 1300 people.

Conference + Function Centre

Elwood Room

The Elwood Room is ideal for conferences, large meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, gala dinners, dances and all social occasions.

Conference + Function Centre

The Gallery

The light and airy Gallery offers a beautiful setting for morning/afternoon teas or lunches when using the Conference or Meeting Room.

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Upcoming Events

Craigs Investment Partners Stockcar King of the Arena – $5000 to win! + Saloon King of the Arena + AFC Motorcycles Sidecar Best Pairs + Historic Stockcars

April 27, 2024

Saloons | Sidecars | Stockcars | Superstocks Public Gates open 4.30pm, racing starts 5.30pm.

Central Energy Trust Arena

Property Brokers Jets vs. Auckland Tuatara

April 27, 2024

Come and support the Property Brokers Manawatū Jets as we take on the Auckland Tuatara! Show your support for the boys and represent Manawatū by wearing green! Wear green, be seen, and be in to win some awesome spot prizes!

Central Energy Trust Arena

Grand Finale – Lucas Oil Superstock & Super Saloon Series + Sidecar Best Pairs + Fireworks

May 4, 2024

Join us on May 4 as the Speedway season comes to an end on this spectacular and action packed event!

Central Energy Trust Arena

DEVILSKIN

June 14, 2024

Multi-platinum NZ rockers DEVILSKIN are revving up and getting ready to hit the road this May in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album WE RISE

Central Energy Trust Arena

Women’s Lifestyle Expo 2024 – Palmerston North

May 18, 2024

The Palmerston North Women’s Lifestyle Expo will bring together some of the best lifestyle companies under one roof! Featuring fashion, beauty, health, fitness, gourmet food and beverages and so much more, the expo will have something for everyone. It’s the...

Central Energy Trust Arena

CEDA Careers Expo

May 22, 2024

Last year’s expo drew in over 3,100 attendees, representing 29 schools and 46 exhibitors. It was a day packed with networking, inspiration, and career exploration. This year, we’re gearing up for an even bigger and better event, catering for a...

Central Energy Trust Arena

Red Cross Book Sale – 2024

May 31, 2024

Over 100 000 books, jigsaws, games, CDs, DVDs, records, sheet music, bags of jigsaw pieces for craft, magazines and newly knitted items are displayed in an easy to find manner covering three halls. Books on many topics Engineering, Sport New...