Anniversary Gala Dinner – Hall 4 – 16 December 2024
A stunning 1st Anniversary Gala Dinner was hosted in Hall 4, a perfect way to commemorate cherished memories and milestones.
Located in the heart of the vibrant multicultural city of Durban, the Olive Convention Centre is an established large-scale venue with over 10 000 sqm of event space. The venue is located within the Golden Mile making it the perfect meeting destination with close proximity to hotels, restaurants, beaches and tourist attractions. The venue offers practical, user friendly and technologically advanced facilities. The venue comprises of four (4) large multi-purpose halls, ten (10) meeting rooms and five (5) boardrooms with the venue capacity ranging from 30 to 1950 delegates.
The Olive Convention Centre’s versatility, flexibility and professionalism makes it an event organisers dream in creating the ideal and perfect space for hosting various events including large conferences, meetings, indoor sports, exhibitions, banquets, and live shows.
The Olive Convention Centre is proud to have implemented a number of green building initiatives that assist in reducing carbon footprint. These include energy efficient lighting, the recycling of rain water for non-potable use and time switches for high voltage operational equipment.
A 110 kW solar power system, consisting of 250 solar panels, has been installed to efficiently supply electricity to the building’s air conditioning, lighting, and other operational machinery.
The venue offers in-house services allowing event organisers to embrace convenient and cost-effective options in hosting a successful event. In-house services include food and beverage, adaptable audio-visual and lighting, high-speed internet connectivity (Wi-Fi), health and safety services, backup power and secure on-site parking.
At the Olive Convention Centre, you can be sure of consistent services that meet quality, safety and sustainability standards, delivered on time and to our clients specifications. To create the best products for our customers, we invest in best practice models and continuous improvement.
Since opening its doors over a decade ago, the Olive Convention Centre has evolved and hosted plentiful local and international events. The venue has partnered with reliable, efficient and trustworthy service providers to ensure clients receive sound advice to achieve their event objectives.
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A stunning 1st Anniversary Gala Dinner was hosted in Hall 4, a perfect way to commemorate cherished memories and milestones.
The ANC Umkhonto we Sizwe Freedom Fighters Memorial was held in Hall 1 -Olive Theatre, honouring the legacy and sacrifices of those who fought for South Africa’s freedom. The event included emotional tributes, reflections on the past, and celebrations of the strength and courage of the freedom fighters, providing a meaningful space for remembrance and unity.
The Hollywood Bets Year-End Function was held at the Durban Arena (Hall 4), where the hall was transformed into a vibrant Las Vegas-themed extravaganza. The event featured entertainment, glamorous decor, and exciting activities, offering guests an unforgettable celebration to mark the end of the year in style.
The St. Anne’s Sodality Conference was held at the Durban Arena (Hall 4), with 2,000 ladies attending this prestigious event. The conference featured inspiring talks, workshops, and fellowship, focusing on faith, community, and spiritual growth. It provided a vibrant setting for attendees to connect and deepen their commitment to service and faith.
The SID Marriage Conference took place in Hall 1, offering a welcoming space for couples to explore and strengthen their relationships. The conference featured expert speakers, workshops, and discussions focused on fostering strong, healthy marriages, providing attendees with valuable tools and insights to build lasting partnerships.
The Karate SA Commonwealth Karate World Championship was held in the Durban Arena (Hall 4),bringing together elite karate athletes from around the world. The event showcased exceptional talent and intense competition, as athletes battled for top honors in this prestigious championship, drawing a passionate crowd of supporters and martial arts enthusiasts.
The SAMRC event took place in Hall 2, the hall of banqueting. The event brought together medical professionals, researchers, and innovators to engage in presentations and discussions focused on advancing medical research and improving healthcare outcomes in South Africa.
The Faith and Family Conference was hosted at Olive Theatre(Hall 1), bringing together individuals and families to engage in thought-provoking discussions and workshops centered around faith, values, and family life. The event provided a welcoming space for attendees to connect, share experiences, and strengthen their understanding of faith-based family dynamics.
The Music Mania Concert took place IN the Durban Arena (Hall 4), offering an unforgettable night of live music and performances. The event featured top local and international artists, providing an exciting atmosphere for music lovers to enjoy electrifying performances and celebrate the power of live entertainment.
The EmpowerHer Gala Dinner was held in Hall 1, providing an elegant and inspiring atmosphere to celebrate the achievements of women across various sectors. The evening brought together influential leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to honour empowerment, leadership, and success, all while enjoying a sophisticated dinner and networking experience.
The Employment Equity Workshop took place in Hall 1 of Olive Theatre, bringing together professionals and stakeholders to discuss strategies and best practices for promoting workplace equity and inclusivity.
The KZN College of Nursing graduation ceremony took place in Hall 1, celebrating the future of healthcare workers in an inspiring and unforgettable event.
The KZN Spirit of Arts Master Class and Concert took place in Hall 1 of Olive Theatre, which proved to be the perfect space to host this inspiring event. The venue’s exceptional acoustics and spacious layout provided an ideal setting for both the master class and the vibrant concert, celebrating local talent and offering a platform for emerging artists to showcase their creativity
The KZN Agricultural Extension Indaba was held in Hall 1- Olive Theatre, gathering agricultural experts and stakeholders to discuss sustainable farming and support for farmers.
The KZN Social Crime Prevention Summit brought together key stakeholders, community leaders, and experts to address pressing social crime issues. The spacious and well-equipped Hall 1 provided an ideal setting for this important summit, fostering meaningful dialogue and solutions.
The Council of World Mission Conference was successfully held in Hall 4.
Hall 4 was transformed into a spacious exhibition area for the Shield Trade Show.
We had the privilege of hosting the DUT Autumn Graduation in the impressive Durban Arena (Hall 4).
UNISA proudly hosted their Autumn Graduation in the renowned Olive Theatre (Hall 1).
Hall 1 was transformed into the ultimate venue for an exciting boxing tournament followed by elegant dining!
Hall 1 hosted the impactful CRC Overflow Conference in March 2024.
The Hall 2 foyer was expertly transformed into a dynamic radio broadcasting room.
Hall 4 was beautifully transformed into the perfect setting for a gala dinner.
The Olive Convention Centre hosted The World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender competition once again which took place in The Durban Arena( Hall 4).
Hall 1 was transformed into the ultimate venue for an exciting boxing tournament followed by elegant dining!
DUT Res Life Awards ceremony and gala dinner in Hall 2.
The World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender competition took place at the Olive Convention Centre in January 2023. Halls 2-4 were used as practice venues and Hall 1 (Olive Theatre) held the semi-finals and finals of the competition.
Hall 2 was beautifully transformed into the perfect setting for a memorable year-end function!
The Durban Sports Arena was the perfect venue to host an indoor sports competition. Karate SA returned to the Olive Convention Centre to host and broadcast their annual tournament.
Elangeni TVET College graduation took place in Hall 1.
The Durban Sports Arena was the perfect venue to host an indoor sports competition. Netball SA returned to the Olive Convention Centre to host and broadcast their annual tournament.
The Durban Sports Arena was the perfect venue to host an indoor sports competition. Netball SA returned to the Olive Convention Centre to host and broadcast their annual tournament.
Hall 1 was transformed into a stunning runway for an unforgettable fashion show!
The Banqueting Hall provided spacious and flexible capability to successfully host a reception to theme that included a stage, seating and a dance floor. Specialist décor service providers assisted in ensuring this client’s vision was met.
CFCI hosted an intimate gala dinner – the venue was beautifully decorated to theme with a centered stage for formal proceedings to commence prior to dinner.
The Banqueting Hall provided spacious and flexible capability to successfully host a cocktail event – this setup offered a more casual feel to the space with décor and lighting added to enhance the venue mood.
CFCI hosted a live conference with outstanding performances. The event stage and setting was truly a remarkable experience with specialized audio, visual and lighting installed by industry experts.
CFCI hosted a live conference with outstanding performances. The event stage and setting was truly a remarkable experience with specialized audio, visual and lighting installed by industry experts.
The Olive Theatre was host venue to Robin Sharma’s Leadership Conference in 2017. The versatility of Olive’s onlooking Gallery made this venue perfect to host VIP’s in a private space whilst still being able to be a part of the event.
The Banqueting Hall provided spacious and flexible capability to successfully host a year end function to theme that included a stage, seating and a dance floor. Specialist décor service providers assisted in ensuring this client’s vision was met.
The Durban Sports Arena provided ample space to host a client exhibition – the onlooking VIP Balconies (Pearl and Diamond Room) made this an excellent space to offer exhibition and catering areas.
The X-Factor South Africa Season 1 was successfully hosted in the Olive Theatre. This was a live broadcasted competition that spanned over a period of 3.5 months.
Faith and Family conference- On behalf of the tryon family we extend our heartfelt thanks to the olive convention centre team for your invaluable partnership. Your generosity coupled with outstanding support from the team played a pivotal role in the success of our event.
Human resource business partnership- The venue is excellent, spacious, and well ventilated. The pause areas allow delegates to have their coffee, call taking and email sending peacefully. The staff get a star for their kindness, professionalism and smile
Good signage. Spacious for the conference layout. Beautiful decor and easily accessible.
Spacious and beautiful!
Clean toilets, safe parking, beautiful venue!
Very comfortable and plenty parking space