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Gathering With Purpose

A modern event destination designed for meaningful connections, powerful experiences, and world-class gatherings.

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Welcome to the Olive Convention Centre

where every event is crafted with intention. As Durban’s landmark venue for conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and private celebrations, we offer versatile spaces, advanced technology and a team dedicated to ensuring that every gathering has purpose and impact

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WHY CHOOSE US?

At the Olive Convention Centre, we believe in gathering with purpose. Every event—big or small—is handled with care, intention, and professionalism. Our team is committed to giving every client the best experience at the best prices, supported by flexible spaces, advanced technology, and unmatched service.

Purpose-Built, Versatile Spaces

From intimate workshops to large-scale conferences, concerts and exhibitions — our spaces are designed to bring your vision to life.

Central Durban Location

Strategically positioned with quick access to transport routes, hotels and city attractions.

Advanced Event Technology

High-speed connectivity, audio-visual solutions, staging and lighting to meet professional standards.

End-to-End Event Support

A dedicated team to assist with planning, logistics and on-site coordination.

Safe, Accessible & Seamless

Secure parking, wheelchair-friendly access and a well-managed visitor experience.

Halls

Rooms

Boardrooms

Facilities

10000

TOTAL SPACE

1950

MAIN AUDITORIUM

250

PARKING BAYS

12000

EVENTS HOSTED

SERVICES & FACILITIES

Conferences & Seminars

Exhibitions & Trade Shows

Concerts & Live Performances

Corporate Events & Product Launches

Weddings & Private Functions

Custom Event Packages & Venue Hire

OUR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

What Our Clients Say

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.

Pastor Michelle TryonFaith and Family conferenc

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

Tobeka NdabamberDeputy Director - Human Resource Business Partnership

Good signage. Spacious for the conference layout. Beautiful decor and easily accessible.

Yvonne Pelle

Spacious and beautiful!

Bongie Mzobe

Clean toilets, safe parking, beautiful venue!

Zamanguni Thenjwayo

Very comfortable and plenty parking space

Luyanda Mkhize

Great venue! Safe and neat! Easy access from all areas in Durban!

Alison Schroder

A beautiful setup awaits within those walls. The seats are very comfy. When seated, you can see 270⁰ around you.

MaButho Sibanda

Was pleasantly surprised with the OCC. What a great venue to host functions up to 1950 pax.

Aslam Yusuf

Extremely helpful staff and very accommodating.

Belinda Gray

Loved the netball experience and atmosphere.

Anke Bezuidenhout

Food great. Waiter on point, always smiling and willing to assist where possible and Fast.

Buyisile Mkhize

It’s very organized with great facilities.

Brain S.

Very welcoming spacious and convenient location for all public transport. The technical department is on point, staff very helpful. Parking located down the road, but a shuttle is provided to get to the venue

Sanele Ndlovu

Totally enjoyed the joyous celebration concert. The reception and staff at olive convention centre is of top class...Happy.

Minenhle Dube

Very clean and covid protocol is very much in place.

Oscar Mntungwa

Large convention centre with nice amenities.

Yusuf Patel

This is a convention centre with all facilities and built to meet the requirements of meeting and break away groups. The staff is professional and covid requirements are met.

Petros Ngubane

The place is beautiful and clean.

Sthombe Madondo

Went to graduation ceremony. Place was lovely and clean.

Louretta Ras

Situated at the North beach, has neat rest rooms and good reception area. The centre can hold give or take 2000 people and has ample space for dining and all facilities are maintained very well.

Sihle Ngcobo

Wow, what a place to be in wonderful sounds, podium and staff. Efficiency and professionalism.

Sphokazi Malila

Olive Convention Centre is on a right space. Very neat. Comfortable seats and very neat toilet. It’s so convenient for everyone.

Lungile Luthuli

This is a multipurpose convention centre that is able to cater for all things needed. I think the price is also reasonable and a top conference output guaranteed.

Rofhiwa Mudau

Was impressed about the hygienic conditions of the place , security and the staff always available to assist when we approached them for the 2 days that we used their facilities. It’s like being in one’s own abode, thanks and hope they will keep the good services up. Bravo.

Prince Benjamin Korantenth

I would highly recommend this venue to everyone. The staff mannerism and professional are way ahead than a lot of conference centres we have visited.

Kesavan Naicker

This place is huge and beautiful. The entire experience was all amazing and the event that I went to was just amazing and impactful on my life.

Bheka Mbonambi

The place was lovely, we enjoyed hosting our match there.

Ntobeko Ndlela

. “Thank you for your professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to excellence we look forward to future collaborations”

Nompumelelo – DOL

.“Guest from across the nations of Africa were deeply impressed by the venue, the service and the atmosphere cultivated by OCC”

Pastor Anil Manilall- Christ kingdom ministries

Safest place to hold your business conferences and celebrations

Primrose M Marozhe

Wow what an experience , really enjoyed while I was there ,the place is clean and very beautiful 🫂❤️ i have no complains

Thandeka Miya

Cosy, comfortable and clean.

Mbali Sibaya

Service is good, event coordinators are very attentive and supportive

Zoe Jagesar

A good place in Durban we had a successful SAWIB&BE National AGM at the end of August 2025

Charlotte Ngobeni

Olive Is Going Green!

Olive Convention Centre embraces a bold transition toward green energy and sustainability. Through the use of solar power, wind energy, and water-saving systems, we demonstrate responsible innovation. Every initiative reflects a commitment to environmental preservation and long-term energy efficiency.

Solar Panels

We have extensive solar capacity

Backup Generators

Our offline generator capacity caters for all eventualities.

Water Saving

We are committed to optimsied water use and have Jojo tanks as a supplementary supply.water

Energy Saving

All our operational initiatives revolve around energy saving.

Contact.

T • +27 31 337 1110

81 Somtseu Rd, North Beach,
Durban, South Africa

info@oliveconventioncentre.co.za