🌟 Happy Matariki! Another busy weekend across Invercargill — Robert Kidd brings jazz piano to Live in the Lobby, the All Blacks take on Italy on big screens across the city, the Southland Sharks are HOME at ILT Stadium, Priscilla Queen of the Desert opens at the Civic Theatre, and the Thieves Alley Night Market lights up Bluff with fire, music, and kai. Here's your full guide to the weekend. 🎶
🎭💜 Priscilla Queen of the Desert — The Musical The SBS Bank season of Priscilla is now on at the Civic Theatre! One of the world's most fabulous musicals — don't miss it. 📅 Friday July 10, 7:30pm 🎟 $40–$98 | Book at ticketek.co.nz 📍 Civic Theatre, 88 Tay Street, Invercargill.
Saturday, July 11
City Centre
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Open from 4pm till late — no public holiday surcharge this weekend! Handcrafted cocktails, delicious bar bites, warm cozy vibes. 📞 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. 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
Speight's Ale House 🎸🍻 El Scratcho live from 9pm! Good music, good food, good company. Good on ya mate. 📍 38 Dee Street.
Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining 🎧🎶 DJ Nihilism & SOHAI from 7pm till late — classic hip hop, trip hop & party classics! 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Editor's Cut Sports Bar 🏉 All Blacks v Italy — live from 5:10pm! Happy hour from 5pm–7pm 🇳🇿🇮🇹 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍽️✨ Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Waxy's Irish Pub 🎸🍻 All Night Long from 9:30pm till late! 📍 90 Dee Street.
The Loney 🌟🎧 Under the Stars — Matariki Party with DJ Awhe from 11pm till late! Celebrate Matariki with those you love and dance the night away. 📍 28 Leet Street, Invercargill.
Suburbs
The Ave – Sports Bar 🏉🍻 All Blacks v Italy live from 5:10pm — the atmosphere here is unreal! Great food, ice-cold drinks, live sport. Everything you need, all in one spot. 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
Eat & Drink
Thar & Feather Restaurant 🏉🍻 All Blacks v Italy Game Day! Wear your jersey for rep prices on drinks all game long 🇳🇿🇮🇹 Dine at Thar & Feather for your chance to win a $700 prize package! 📞 03 216 8094 | southlandtavern.co.nz
Suburbs
Waikiwi Tavern 🏉🏀 Big Saturday at the Kiwi! All Blacks v Italy live from 5:10pm 🇳🇿 | Sharks v Giants (NBL) live from 7:30pm 🦈 Book: (03) 215 9080 or waikiwitavern.co.nz 📍 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Emberz Restaurant & Bar ⚽🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 — every match live on the big screen! 🍳 All You Can Eat Breakfast 6am–10am, $34pp. All Day Menu 11am–late. 📍 Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill.
Arts & Culture — On All Week
Sport 🏆
SBS Bank Southland Sharks 🏀🦈 HOME GAME — Sharks v Giants at ILT Stadium Southland! 📅 Saturday July 11 | 🕖 7:30pm 📍 ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill. 🎟 sharksbasketball.co.nz
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🎭💜 Priscilla Queen of the Desert — The Musical 📅 Saturday July 11 | 🕓 4:00pm & 7:30pm 🎟 $40–$98 | Book at ticketek.co.nz 📍 Civic Theatre, 88 Tay Street, Invercargill.
Bluff
🔥✨ Thieves Alley Night Market & Fire & Light Show — Bluff! Celebrating Matariki down at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival site. Live music, storytelling corner, market stalls, food trucks, fire poi & fire staff demonstrations, Bluff Coastguard flare demonstration, and light gear for the kids. Something for everyone! 📅 Saturday July 11 📍 Bluff Oyster & Food Festival site, Bluff.
Sunday, July 12
Suburbs
The Ave – Sports Bar 🥊🤖 UFC — McGregor v Holloway live on the big screens! Plus Big Bot Sunday — $12 Big Bots all day! 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
The Langlands Hotel 🎭💜 A Night of Priscilla at The Langlands — July 10–25. Just a short stroll from the Civic Theatre. Make a night of it! 🍽️ Meld Priscilla Banquet — $59pp. 5:30pm seating before 7:30pm shows | 6:30pm seating after 4pm shows. Booking essential. 🍸 360 Bar — Priscilla Pavlova cocktail available pre or post-show. Tues–Sat 4pm–late. 🛏️ Stay package — Superior Queen room $350/night for 2, includes dinner for 2 in Meld + bottle of bubbly & macaroons in room. 📞 03 214 0568 or 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 📍 Don Street, Invercargill.
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 📅
Two Doors Down 🎶 Live in the Lobby — Fridays 5:30pm: July 17: Diagonals | July 24: The Commoners | July 31: Devin
Two Doors Down 🥂🇫🇷 Bastille Day Degustation Dinner — Saturday July 18, 6pm. Five courses with French wine pairings, hosted by Stèphane Fabre. $165pp. Limited tickets. 📧 [email protected]
RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue 🎶✨ The Diagonals — Saturday July 18, doors 4:30pm, music 5pm. 🎸🤠 Up Close and Acoustic with Simon Thompson — Sunday July 19, 2pm. Koha entry. 🎸🎶 The Fortunate Sons — A Tribute to CCR. Friday July 24, doors 7:30pm, show 8pm. 🎟 $10 at trybooking.com 📍 33 Preston Street, Invercargill.
Glen Country Music Club 🤠🎸 Craig Adams & Live Band — Sunday July 19, 2pm. 📍 69 Conon Street, Invercargill.
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.
Waxy's Irish Pub 🧠 Quiz Night — every Wednesday from 7pm. Free entry. Book via waxys.co.nz or 03 214 0313. 🎸 Jetset — Friday July 17 | ABs v Ireland + Jetset — Saturday July 18. 📍 90 Dee Street.
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Thursday, July 9
City Centre
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Social Hour 4pm–6pm — crafted cocktails, tasty bites, relaxed vibes. Tuesday to Saturday. Book your table or walk in 🚶 📞 0800 84 86 88 📍 7 Don Street, Ground floor, The Langlands Hotel.
360 Bar 🍺✨ Drinks and views from 4pm till late. Try the limited-time Priscilla Pavlova cocktail — perfect pre or post-show! 💜 📍 Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍽️✨ A warm refuge and welcoming gathering place for locals, hotel guests, and visitors alike. 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 🎳🍺 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). 📍 315 Centre Street, Invercargill.
Waikiwi Tavern 🎧❄️ Winter Onesie Party with DJ Matt Murray! Dust off your onesie and get down to the Kiwi for a big Thursday night. 📍 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Friday, July 10 🌟 Matariki Public Holiday
City Centre
Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Open from 4pm till late — no public holiday surcharge for Matariki! Gather your whānau and friends for handcrafted cocktails, delicious bar bites, and a warm, cozy bar. Come celebrate Matariki with us. 📍 7 Don Street, Ground floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Two Doors Down 🎶✨ Robert Kidd — Jazz Piano plays Live in the Lobby from 5:30pm! Social Hour 5:00pm–6:00pm with discounted drinks 🍹 Open on Matariki Day — no surcharge. Open from 5pm–10pm. 📞 0800 84 86 88 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
360 Bar 🍺💜 Head upstairs for drinks and views from 4pm till late. Try the limited-time Priscilla Pavlova cocktail — perfect pre or post-show! 📍 Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining 🍸🍽️ $9 Sips & Bites from 5pm–7pm — $9 cocktails & $9 small plates! 📍 Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar 🍽️✨ Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. No surcharge on Matariki Day. 📞 03 217 1234 | Book a table 📍 Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Waxy's Irish Pub 🎸🍻 All Night Long from 9pm till late! 📍 90 Dee Street.
The Ave – Sports Bar 🎸🍻 Lochie Hayes live music to kick the weekend off! If you were here last time for the All Blacks, you know the atmosphere was unreal. 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
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.
Waikiwi Tavern 🌟 Matariki — open normal hours. Warriors v Tigers live on the big screen from 10pm! Book: (03) 215 9080 or waikiwitavern.co.nz 📍 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Emberz Restaurant & Bar ⚽🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 — every match live on the big screen! No surcharge on Matariki Day 🌟 🍳 All You Can Eat Breakfast 6am–10am, $34pp. All Day Menu 11am–late. 📍 Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill.
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