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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speedway fireworks display
May 4, 2024
Join us on May 4 as the Speedway season comes to an end on this spectacular and action packed event!
May 5, 2024
Get ready for an explosive showdown as the Property Brokers Jets collide with the formidable Wellington Saints. Brace yourself for a thrilling display of skill, athleticism, and intense competition as these powerhouse teams battle it out on the court. With...
May 12, 2024
Come and support the 2024 Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse take on the Trident Homes Tactix in round 5 of the ANZ Premiership. See you all there!
July 19, 2024
This cash and carry art show is your opportunity to see and buy original artwork, by emerging and established artists from around New Zealand… right here in the Manawatū! Artists from as far north as Auckland and as far south...
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
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...
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...
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...

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