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Venue Hire

Discover a unique event experience at the Origins Centre, where world-class exhibitions and beautifully curated spaces create the perfect setting for meaningful gatherings and memorable celebrations.

Located in the heart of Braamfontein on the secure University of the Witwatersrand campus, the Origins Centre is a unique and versatile venue offering a distinctive setting for a wide range of events.

Whether you are planning a small meeting, workshop, conference, cocktail function, or elegant gala dinner, Origins Centre offers a selection of nine unique venues, each designed to accommodate different event styles and capacities.

Every space has its own character, from the iconic Tapestry Room with its striking handcrafted hanging panels to the Gallery, where regularly changing exhibitions create a fresh and memorable backdrop for every event.

Our team works closely with each client to create an event that best suits their vision and requirements.

For more information or to arrange a site visit, please contact us on +27 (0)11 717 4713 or email iman.benjamin@wits.ac.za.

Tapestry Room Cinema-style: 150 / Seated dinner-style: 120 / Standing cocktail-style: 100
The Gallery (Temporary Exhibition Space) Cinema-style: 120 / Standing cocktail-style: 120 / Seated dinner-style: 100 / Conference: 80
Skotnes Passage Standing cocktail-style: 50 / Cinema Style: 50
Initiation Room (Temporary Exhibition Space) Seated dinner-style: 40 / Standing cocktail-style: 30 max / Cinema Style: 40
Eland Room Standing cocktail-style: 60 max / Cinema-style: 50 / Seated dinner-style: 40
Lecture Theatre (Availability Dependant on Lectures) Cinema-style: 100
Education Space School room seating: 50 / Conference Style (U-Shape): 50
Boardroom Seated boardroom-style: 15
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