The Royal Showgrounds offers a range of venues — large and small, indoor and outdoor — all of which offer ablution facilities and secure parking.

Certain of the indoor facilities incorporate kitchens that can cater for over 1000 guests.

The Olympia Hall, in the centre of the Showgrounds, can seat over 2500 guests theatre-style and is the largest facility of its kind in the KZN Midlands. It has been used for the official opening of the KwaZulu-Natal parliament, as well as for gala banquets attended by local and foreign dignitaries.

 At the opposite end of the spectrum there are three tastefully furnished smaller meeting (or break-away) rooms for up to 40 delegates, all of which incorporate their own reception areas, kitchen and ablution facilities.

 A number of the Showgrounds’ venues cater for the entry of vehicles, including, in certain cases, larger trucks and equipment. In addition, several incorporate a water supply and drainage facilities, further enhancing their versatility. This allows for the hosting of horticultural, agricultural and similar events, which by virtue of their special requirements could not normally be held in traditional conference venues.

 The Showgrounds has a number of outdoor sites. The main arena can accommodate up to 25 000 visitors in open air format or under marquee, depending on the style and type of function. The smaller arena is suitable for functions catering for up to 1500, whilst the Village Green and landscaped individual sites can be used for smaller events. In all instances, services including electricity and water can be provided.