The Most Unforgettable Corporate Team-Building Venue in Auckland
Forget the trust falls and awkward icebreakers. Phoenix Cabaret is a team-building venue in Auckland that your staff will actually want to attend. We’re a purpose-built cabaret space on Karangahape Road where a two-course buffet dinner, a fully licensed bar, and a full-scale drag queen stage show are all part of the package.
Give your team a night of side-splitting comedy, gag-worthy performances, and dazzling costumes - it’s a night that’ll keep the office talking for months! Book your next corporate event at Phoenix.
Why Phoenix is Auckland’s Go-To Corporate Function Venue
Entertainment, Dinner, and Drinks
At Phoenix, your entire evening is handled in a single booking. Your team gets food, drinks, and entertainment all under one fabulous roof! That's what makes us different from standard corporate entertainment in Auckland. You won't be left hoping the playlist holds up or that the MC actually shows. Our queens handle the entertainment with a cabaret dinner show, and they're very, very good at it.
A Corporate Party with Personality
A vibrant stage, professional sound and lighting, and high ceilings give our space real energy. Every seat has a clear sightline to the stage, so nobody ends up stuck behind a pillar, wondering what they're laughing at. As a corporate party venue, we've hosted end-of-year functions, team celebrations, company milestones, and plenty of Christmas parties.
Led by NZ’s Top Drag Talent
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under winner Kita Mean isn’t just an internationally famous beauty - she built Phoenix Cabaret for you! Her signature stamp of camp can be found in every aspect of our space. This isn’t a bar with a speaker and spotlight; it’s a tightly rehearsed, professionally lit performance that keeps your team entertained.
What Your Event Looks Like at Our Business Function Venue
Here’s what a typical night looks like when you book Phoenix as your business function venue:
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7pm: Doors open. Grab a cocktail, settle in, and kick off the evening with a flamboyant welcome show by your dazzling diva’s before indulging in a delicious two-course buffet dinner.
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Show Time: The queens take the stage for a full cabaret show set in two halves with dessert served in between. Expect hilarious stand-up comedy, jaw-dropping lip-syncs, stunts, tricks, audience interaction, and energy that'll get even the most shy team member out of their shell.
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Team Moments: Our performers are experts at reading a room. They'll get your team laughing, clapping, and possibly pulling the boss on stage (you're welcome).
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After the Show: The bar stays open, the music keeps playing, and your team can keep the night going.
It’s the kind of corporate entertainment Auckland teams don’t forget - and the kind that actually brings people together.
Choose Phoenix Cabaret for Your Corporate Party Venue
Trade in the boardroom for a corporate party venue that your team will still be raving about at Monday’s stand-up. Our regular Friday and Saturday night shows are brilliant for corporate groups, but for larger teams or private venue hire, we can tailor the experience to suit your group.
We’re also a popular hens party venue in Auckland and a top choice for a romantic night out in Auckland, so if your colleagues love it, they might be back for more with their partners and mates in no time!
Common Questions About Our Corporate Events
How many guests can Phoenix hold for a corporate event?
Our space accommodates up to 130 guests in cabaret-style seating, making it the perfect team-building venue in Auckland regardless of your team’s size! It’s fabulous for medium to large corporate groups—whether you’re hosting a team celebration, end-of-year function, or team-building event.
For smaller bookings, we can arrange a layout that works for your numbers without the space feeling empty.
Can I book Phoenix for corporate entertainment in Auckland on weekdays?
While our regular cabaret dinner shows run on Friday and Saturday nights, our business function venue is also available on weeknights. Weeknights are popular for corporate functions, team celebrations, and midweek events where you want exclusive use of the space for your party.
Is Phoenix Cabaret suitable for all corporate groups?
Phoenix Cabaret welcomes corporate groups of all kinds. Our typical audiences are a mix of ages, gender identities, and group sizes - our queens know how to tailor their interaction to suit different crowds.
We run an inclusive, welcoming space for all, and we’ve had everyone from law firms to tech teams through our doors! If your team is 18+ and up for a laugh, they’ll have a fabulous time.
How far in advance do I need to secure my corporate booking?
We recommend securing our corporate party venue at least four to six weeks ahead of your event, especially for Friday and Saturday nights, or during the end-of-year party rush. Christmas functions fill fast, so the earlier you get in touch to book, the more flexibility you’ll have with dates and customisation.