Weekend Gig Guide – Invercargill

Welcome to your Weekend Gig Guide! #3! Looking for the perfect way to spend your weekend in Invercargill? We’ve got a lineup of live music, sport, and entertainment from Friday through Sunday. And don’t forget, Saturday also features the iconic Bluff Oyster Festival—just make sure you’re ready for that southern weather! Let’s dive into what’s on!

Friday🏉🎸

Two Doors Down at The Langlands
🍹✨Kick off the weekend in the Lobby with live music from 🎶 The Commoners from 5:30pm. Plus enjoy Social Hour from 5:00pm–6:00pm with discounted drinks and good vibes.

Speight’s Ale House
🍻🎤 Big weekend of live music at Speight’s!
🎶 Friday Night Saelyn Guyton live from 8pm.
Good music, good food, & good company — sounds like a solid Friday night to us.

Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining
🍸🎶 Friday Nights Just Got Better At Level One ✨
This Friday from 6pm, enjoy live acoustic sessions with Marea Malinao as she brings the vibe to an elevated evening at Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining 🎤Settle in with $9 Sips & Bites every Friday from 5pm–7pm 🍹🍴
Plus Happy Hour pricing on selected drinks ✨
Great music, great cocktails, and the perfect way to kick off the weekend.

The Ave – Sports Bar
🏉 Crusaders vs Chiefs live from 7:05pm on the big screens!
Plus live music from 🎸 Lachie Hayes after the game to keep the atmosphere rolling all night long 🍻

RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue
🎸🔥 Due to massive demand, Guitar Legends 2026 has added an extra Friday night show! Another stacked lineup of Southland guitar talent will hit the RIFF stage for a huge night of live music ⚡
🎟 Tickets: trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/19478

Waikiwi Tavern
🦪🍻 The oysters can wait… Friday comes first 😌
Whether you’re festival-bound or just keen for a big Friday night, Waikiwi Tavern is your official warm-up before Bluff Oyster Festival kicks into gear.
🎧 DJ Matt Murray
🎤 Sadie Wech live
🕘 From 9PM
🚌 Courtesy coach pickups available — no excuses!
📞 Book your ride now: (03) 215 9080 🚫 R18+ — No ID, No Entry.

Waxy’s Irish Pub
🍻 Live music all weekend long at Waxy’s!
🎶 Friday from 9pm — live music all night long.
The perfect spot for late-night tunes, drinks, and weekend vibes.

Saturday 🎤🏉

Bluff Oyster Festival
🦪 One of Southland’s biggest events is back this Saturday!
Gates open from 10:30am, with event organisers encouraging people to come prepared for classic southern weather conditions 🌦️🧥
🎟 Gate sales available on the day — $50 entry.
💵 Attendees are recommended to bring cash, as EFTPOS facilities will not be available directly at the gate. EFTPOS will still operate at the bar, merchandise areas, and before entering the venue. “As the saying goes — Cash is King!” 👑💰

Two Doors Down
🎶 Devin performs live from 5:00pm in the Lobby.
Social Hour runs from 5:00pm–6:00pm with discounted drinks and the perfect weekend atmosphere 🍹✨

Speight’s Ale House
🎶🔥 We’re turning it up this Saturday!
🎸 Euphoria live from 8:30pm.
Get in early for dinner and stick around for the fun 🍻
Good on ya mate.

The Ave – Sports Bar
🏉 Warriors vs Dragons live from 7:30pm!
Catch all the action live while enjoying great food, cold drinks, and a great night out 🍔🍺

RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue
💋 DIRTEASE SOUTH: VOL. 9 — DRAG EDITION 💋
Chaos. Camp. Glamour. Filth.
Expect killer performances, stomping heels, flying wigs, outrageous energy, and absolute nonsense 👠🔥
📅 Saturday, May 23
🚪 Doors 7PM | Show 8PM
📍 33 Preston Street, Invercargill
🎟 Limited tickets available via TryBooking.

Eastern Suburbs Tavern
🎤📢 You’re The Voice Karaoke – SEMI FINALS!
Wow — it’s semi finals already! Huge congratulations to everyone who entered and made it through 👏
🎶 Saturday 23rd May
🏆 1st Place Wins $1000
Get along and support the contestants as they battle it out for a place in the final 🎤

The Southland Sports Bar
🍹 Kiwiana Cocktail Night — Taste of Aotearoa! 🇳🇿✨
Sip your way through the flavours of New Zealand with cocktails inspired by Aotearoa plus classic Kiwi food 🍸🥝
📅 Saturday 23rd May
🕒 From 3pm
🎟 $50 per person — limited spots available
🏆 Prize for best dressed Kiwi-inspired outfit!
Register and pay at the Southland Tavern.

The Southland Sports Bar
🎶 Live Music This Saturday! 🎉
Catch 🎸 El Scratcho live from 6pm this Saturday night.
Fuel up first at Thar & Feather Restaurant before heading next door for all the good times 🍴🍻
Expect dancing, great vibes, and an awesome atmosphere all night long 💃🕺

Waxy’s Irish Pub
🎶 Saturday night live music with Jetset from 9:30pm 🎸🍻
Round up the crew and keep the weekend rolling with live entertainment and great pub vibes.

Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining
✨🦪 Afterglow After Festival Vibes At Level One 🎶🍸
Keep the good times rolling after the Oyster Festival next Saturday with live entertainment from Hollie Longman at Level One Bar from 6pm 🔥
Come down, wind down from the festival, and settle into the evening with great music, cocktails, and good energy 💫🍹 Perfect post-festival vibes await.

Sunday 🎶🍺

Crafty’s Invercargill
🎸 Acoustic Sunday Sessions are back!
The Yardmen return this Sunday bringing all your favourite acoustic covers.
🕑 2pm – 4pm
Grab a drink, catch up with mates, and enjoy the laid-back Sunday vibes 🍻😎

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