This Week's Weekend Gig Guide 🎶

June 25–28 | Invercargill & Southland

A big one this week — Cold Nights, Hot Vocals reaches its Grand Final at Newfield on Thursday night, Bieberchella takes over the Kiwi, The Langlands pulls out all the stops with Live in the Lobby both Friday and Saturday plus the Winter Blues Long Lunch, the bars are loaded with live music right through to Sunday, and the All Whites take on Belgium on the big screen. Here's your full guide to the weekend. 🎶

Thursday, June 25

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, Invercargill.

360 Bar 🍺✨ Drinks and views from 4pm till late. Now pouring Panhead Rat Rod Hazy IPA on tap. 📍 Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.

Suburbs

RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue 🎸🎤 Open Mic / Jam Night — hosted by the Southland Musicians Club! Step up and play, sing, or jam along. Gear provided — amps, mics, drums. Just bring your guitar or whatever makes your music happen. Whether you're ready to shred, sing your heart out, or just cheer on your mates — this is your night. 🚪 Doors 6:30pm | 🎟 $5 entry 📍 33 Preston Street, Invercargill.

Newfield Tavern ❄️🏆 Cold Nights, Hot Vocals — GRAND FINAL! 'The Hottest Night of Winter' The competition has been heating up all winter — tonight it all comes down to this. Come down, support your favourite singers, and be part of the hottest night of winter! Cash prizes | Free entry | From 7:30pm 📍 315 Centre Street, Invercargill.

Waikiwi Tavern ✨ BIEBERCHELLA ✨ The cultural reset nobody asked for but everyone needed. For one night only The Kiwi transforms into the ultimate Justin Bieber appreciation festival. One night. One icon. One might say an "unreasonable" amount of Bieber. 🎧 DJ Matt Murray | 🕗 8pm-ish till late 💰 $7 Fridge 7–11pm | $5 Money Shots & Strawberries & Cream Shots 🚌 Courtesy coach — call (03) 215 9080 📍 181 North Road, Invercargill.

The Ave – Sports Bar 🏀⚽ Sharks Basketball live plus FIFA World Cup on the big screens! Great food, cold drinks, and unbeatable atmosphere. 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.

Emberz Restaurant & Bar ⚽🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 live on the big screen! 🍳 All You Can Eat Breakfast 6am–10am, $34pp. Bar open from 11am till late. 📍 Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill.

Friday, June 26

City Centre

Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Social Hour 4pm–6pm — crafted cocktails, tasty bites, relaxed vibes. Book your table or walk in 🚶 📞 0800 84 86 88 📍 7 Don Street, Invercargill.

Two Doors Down 🎶✨ Liv Cochrane plays Live in the Lobby from 5:30pm! Social Hour 5:00pm–6:00pm with discounted drinks 🍹 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.

360 Bar 🍺✨ Head upstairs for drinks and views from 4pm till late. Now pouring Panhead Rat Rod Hazy IPA on tap — juicy, fruity, tropical hop character with notes of citrus, pineapple, and stone fruit. 📍 Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.

Waxy's Irish Pub 🎸🍻 All Night Long kicking off at Waxy's from 9pm till late! Round up the crew and keep the weekend rolling. 📍 90 Dee Street.

Suburbs

The Ave – Sports Bar ⚽🎸 FIFA World Cup all day on the big screens, then Lochie Hayes live music to keep the good times rolling! 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.

Emberz Restaurant & Bar ⚽🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 live on the big screen all day! 🍳 All You Can Eat Breakfast 6am–10am, $34pp. Bar open from 11am till late. 📍 Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill.

Saturday, June 27

City Centre

Niche Laneway Bar 🍸✨ Social Hour 4pm–6pm — crafted cocktails, tasty bites, great vibes. Book your table or walk in 🚶 📞 0800 84 86 88 📍 7 Don Street, Invercargill.

Two Doors Down 🎶✨ D&M Duo play Live in the Lobby from 5:30pm! Social Hour 5:00pm–6:00pm with discounted drinks 🍹 📍 Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.

The Langlands 🥂❄️ Long Lunch — Winter Blues Edition! Treat yourself to a delicious three-course lunch paired with handpicked beverages, live entertainment, and luxe prizes — from Noon until Dusk. Wrap up your afternoon with exclusive early access to 360 Bar. Limited seats. R18. $120pp. 📧 [email protected] 📍 The Langlands Hotel, Don Street.

Speight's Ale House 🎸🍻 Tripleshot live from 8:30pm! Good music, good food, good company. Good on ya mate. 📍 38 Dee Street.

Waxy's Irish Pub 🎸🍻 The Hitmen from 9:30pm till late at Waxy's! 📍 90 Dee Street.

The Loney 🎧🔥 DJ Teeza live at The Loney from 11pm till late! Music loud, vibes high. See ya there 🍹 📍 28 Leet Street, Invercargill.

Suburbs

The Ave – Sports Bar ⚽🥊🌭 Massive Saturday at The Ave! ⚽ All Whites v Belgium live from 3pm | 🌭 Hot Dog Eating Contest from 4:30pm | 🏉 Warriors v Dolphins NRL on the screens | 🥊 David Watts steps into the kickboxing ring at 6:30pm — come support Invercargill's own! 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.

Emberz Restaurant & Bar 🌟🏐 Southern Steel v Northern Mystics Watch Party from 6pm! ⚽🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 live all day on the big screen. 🍳 All You Can Eat Breakfast 6am–10am, $34pp. Bar open from 11am till late. 📍 Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill.

Sunday, June 28

Suburbs

The Ave – Sports Bar 🍹 Quartz all day for just $12 — the perfect way to wrap up an incredible weekend! 📍 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.

RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue 🎶✨ Sunday Sessions in the Cosy — Locky McNeill! Local musician Locky McNeill performs a great mix of favourite covers and original songs in RIFF's intimate front room, The Cosy. Part of the Southland Musicians Club's Sunday Sessions series. Great music. Good company. The perfect way to spend a Sunday. 🚪 Doors 4pm | 🎶 Music 4:30pm | 🎟 $5 entry 📍 33 Preston Street, Invercargill.

Coming Up 📅

The Langlands Hotel 🎭💜 Priscilla is coming to Invercargill! July 10–25. Meld Restaurant is offering a special Priscilla Banquet — $59pp. 5:30pm seating before 7:30pm shows, or 6:30pm seating after 4pm shows. Booking essential. 📞 03 214 0568 or 0800 84 86 88 | 📧 [email protected] 🍸 Head to 360 Bar pre or post-show for the Priscilla Pavlova — a cocktail crafted with flair and a wink of mischief. A performance in a glass. 📍 Don Street, Invercargill.

SBS Bank Southland Sharks 🏀🦈 HOME GAME — Sharks v Rams, Wednesday July 1, 7pm! 📍 ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill.

Waxy's Irish Pub 🧠 Quiz Night — every Wednesday from 7pm. Free entry, Waxy's vouchers up for grabs. Book via waxys.co.nz or 03 214 0313. 🎸 Live Band Karaoke with Jetset — Friday July 3 from 9pm. More details coming soon! 📍 90 Dee Street.

The Loney 🎧 'Pass the Aux' Party — DJ Awhe, Saturday July 4 from 11pm. Send your requests via their socials! 🌟 'Under the Stars' Matariki Party — DJ Awhe, Saturday July 11 from 11pm. 📍 28 Leet Street, Invercargill.

RIFF – Live Entertainment Venue 🎸🤠 Up Close and Acoustic with Simon Thompson — Sunday July 19, 2pm. Koha entry. Fresh from taking out the Overall Winner at the MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards. Featuring Lara Kerr and a chat with Corbyn Shuttleworth. 📍 33 Preston Street, Invercargill.

Glen Country Music Club 🤠🎸 Craig Adams & Live Band — Sunday July 19, 2pm. 📍 69 Conon Street, Invercargill.

Threes & Sevens Records 🎸🔥 Deep South Winter Tour 2026 — Ronnie Stash & The Resistance + Rebirth to Ruin! 📅 Friday August 7 | 🚪 Doors 8pm | 🎶 Show 8:30pm | 🎟 Via Undertheradar or at the door 📍 134 Dee Street, Invercargill.

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