Last week of Priscilla — make the most of it! Friday The Commoners play Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down and Marea Malinao lights up Level One, Saturday is packed with live music across the city including El Scratcho at The Southland Sports Bar, The Orphans fundraiser gig at RIFF, and Latin Impact at Speight's. Here's your full guide. 🎶
Thursday, July 23
City Centre
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Social Hour 4pm–6pm — crafted cocktails, tasty bites, relaxed vibes. 💜 Final week of Priscilla! Enjoy our exclusive Priscilla Banquet and receive a complimentary glass of Makers Anonymous Prosecco with every booking. Seats limited — book today! Tuesday to Saturday | 4pm–late. 📞 0800 84 86 88 📍 7 Don Street, Ground floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Two Doors Down 🌮✨ Slow-braised beef brisket, bold flavours, every detail crafted with care. Come experience our Brisket Tacos this week. 💜 Final week of Priscilla — celebrate with dinner, drinks, and a memorable evening. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
360 Bar 🍺💜 Drinks and views from 4pm till late. Last chance to try the Priscilla Pavlova cocktail — perfect pre or post-show! 📍 Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining 🍸 Happy Hour 5–7pm. Pre & post Priscilla dining and cocktails. 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍽️❄️ Come in from the cold this winter and enjoy a welcoming, cosy dining experience. This week's feature: Carré D'Agneau — pink-grilled Southland lamb rack with fragrant pistou, chèvre-stuffed zucchini, purple kumara purée, braised baby carrots and vibrant chimichurri sauce (GF). 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue 🎸🎶 The Fortunate Sons — A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival! Bad Moon Rising, Proud Mary, Fortunate Son, Have You Ever Seen The Rain and more. Featuring Kian Eriksson, Blake Humphrey, Jamie Holst, and Trevor Daley. Special guest opening act: Paul Hayes. 🚪 Doors 7:30pm | 🎶 Show 8pm | 🎟 $10 presales at trybooking.com | $15 at the door 📍 33 Preston Street, Invercargill.
Newfield Tavern 🎳🍺 Jackpot Bingo tonight — free tickets with every food or drink purchase from 4pm! Rounds at 5pm, 6pm, 6:30pm (bonus), 7pm & 7:30pm (cash round). 🏉 NPC Rugby Tipping Comp — sign up at the bar with Kaytlin. Prizes all season long! 📍 315 Centre Street, Invercargill.
Friday, July 24
City Centre
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Social Hour 4pm–6pm — crafted cocktails, tasty bites, relaxed vibes. 💜 Final week of Priscilla! Priscilla Banquet + complimentary Makers Anonymous Prosecco. Book today! 📞 0800 84 86 88 📍 7 Don Street, Ground floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Two Doors Down 🎶✨ The Commoners play Live in the Lobby from 5:30pm! Start your weekend with great music, delicious food, and handcrafted drinks. Gather your friends, settle in, and enjoy an unforgettable Friday evening. Social Hour 5:00pm–6:00pm with discounted drinks 🍹 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
360 Bar 🍺💜 Head upstairs for drinks and views from 4pm till late. Last chance to try the Priscilla Pavlova cocktail — perfect pre or post-show! 📍 Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining 🎶🍸 Marea Malinao live from 6pm + $9 Sips & Bites from 5–7pm! Happy Hour 5–7pm. Pre & post Priscilla dining and cocktails. 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Waxy's Irish Pub 🎸🍻 All Night Long from 9pm till late! 📍 90 Dee Street.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍽️❄️ Carré D'Agneau — pink-grilled Southland lamb rack with fragrant pistou, chèvre-stuffed zucchini, purple kumara purée, braised baby carrots and vibrant chimichurri sauce (GF). 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍸✨ After-work cocktails and a cosy winter dinner — the perfect start to your Friday evening. Carré D'Agneau — pink-grilled Southland lamb rack with fragrant pistou, chèvre-stuffed zucchini, purple kumara purée, braised baby carrots and vibrant chimichurri sauce (GF). Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
Newfield Tavern 🎡🎤 Spin the Wheel from 7pm + You're The Voice Karaoke from 7:30pm–11:30pm! Free Spin the Wheel tickets with any bar meal or drink. 📍 315 Centre Street, Invercargill.
Saturday, July 25
City Centre
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Social Hour 4pm–6pm — crafted cocktails, tasty bites, great vibes. 💜 Final night of Priscilla! Priscilla Banquet + complimentary Makers Anonymous Prosecco. Book today! 📞 0800 84 86 88 📍 7 Don Street, Ground floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Two Doors Down 🍹✨ Social Hour 5:00pm–6:00pm — discounted drinks, great vibes. 💜 Last night to celebrate the final week of Priscilla with dinner and drinks. 📞 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
Speight's Ale House 🎭💜🍸 The show doesn't end at the theatre! Show your Priscilla ticket at the bar for a special offer on exclusive Priscilla-inspired cocktails. The curtain may have fallen, but the party is just getting started. Good on ya mate! 📍 38 Dee Street.
Waxy's Irish Pub 🎸🍻 All Night Long from 9:30pm till late! 📍 90 Dee Street.
Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining 🍸 Happy Hour 5–7pm. Pre & post Priscilla dining and cocktails. 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍽️❄️ Carré D'Agneau — pink-grilled Southland lamb rack with fragrant pistou, chèvre-stuffed zucchini, purple kumara purée, braised baby carrots and vibrant chimichurri sauce (GF). 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
The Southland Sports Bar 🎸🏉 El Scratcho live from 6pm! Warriors on the big screen from 7:30pm 🏉 Courtesy coach available. 📍 Corner Elles Road & McQuarrie Street, Invercargill.
RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue 🎸🔥 The Orphans — Fundraiser Gig! Supporting Liam Templeton travelling to Wellington to attend NZ School of Dance. Featuring: Chris (Mr Gin) Fraser on Bass | Warren (Wazza) Millar & Deon (Dee Dee Ramone) McNaught on Guitar | Kelvin (Animal) Templeton on Drums! Raffles & auctions on the night. Licensed premise, food available. 🕖 7:30pm–11pm | 🎟 $20 entry / $40 per family | Door sales only (cash or bank transfer) 📍 33 Preston Street, Invercargill.
Arts & Culture
🎭💜 Priscilla Queen of the Desert — The Musical — FINAL WEEKEND! Last chance to see the SBS Bank season of Priscilla at the Civic Theatre. Show times: 2:00pm & 7:30pm 🎟 $40–$98 | Book at ticketek.co.nz 📍 Civic Theatre, 88 Tay Street, Invercargill.
Arts & Culture — On All Week
SuperSkills Jubilee — Creative Connections Exhibition 🎨🧶 📅 Throughout July | Tues–Fri 10am–4pm | Saturday 10am–2pm | Free entry 📍 Whare Taupua Arts Murihiku, 34 Forth Street, Invercargill.
Coming Up 📅
Mīharo 🎨 Legends of Our Lands — Art Exhibition opens Sunday July 26! Free entry. Tues–Fri 10am–4:30pm | Saturday 10am–2pm 📍 28 Don Street, Invercargill.
The Shack 🎤🔥 King Kapisi live — straight after the Stags game on Stag Day! DJs all night. Free entry. 📅 Saturday August 1 | 🕖 6:30pm till late 📍 77 Don Street, Invercargill.
Eastern Suburbs Tavern 🎉 Glengarry Patrons Club Jingo Night Fundraiser — Wednesday July 29, 6:30pm. Raising funds for Glengarry Kindergarten's new shed. $20pp (4 rounds). Raffles $2 each or 3 for $5. 📞 03 217 5993 📍 61 Glengarry Crescent, Glengarry.
RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue 🎧 Gaiadance Acoustic Duo — Sunday Sessions in the Cosy, Sunday August 2. Doors 4pm, $5 entry. 📍 33 Preston Street, Invercargill.
Threes & Sevens Records 🎸🔥 Ronnie Stash & The Resistance — Deep South Winter Tour / Hometown Album Release Show! With Rebirth to Ruin & Goat. Vinyl giveaway to first 3 through the door! 📅 Friday August 7 | 🚪 Doors 8pm | 🎶 Music from 8:30pm | 🎟 Via Undertheradar or at the door 📍 134 Dee Street, Invercargill.
The Loney 🕺🎶 MJ Night — celebrating the one and only Michael Jackson! All things MJ from 11pm. Prizes for best dressed at 12am sharp. HEE HEEEEE! 📅 Saturday August 8 📍 28 Leet Street, Invercargill.
Waxy's Irish Pub 🧠 Quiz Night — every Wednesday from 7pm. Free entry. Book via waxys.co.nz or 03 214 0313. 📍 90 Dee Street.
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