๐ Happy Matariki! Another busyweekend across Invercargill โ 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. ๐ถ
Thursday, July 9
City Centre
Niche Laneway Bar ๐ธโจ Social Hour 4pmโ6pm โ crafted cocktails, tasty bites, relaxed vibes. Tuesday to Saturday. Book your table or walk in ๐ถ ๐ 0800 84 86 88 ๐ 7 Don Street, Ground floor, The Langlands Hotel.
360 Bar ๐บโจ Drinks and views from 4pm till late. Try the limited-time Priscilla Pavlova cocktail โ perfect pre or post-show! ๐ ๐ Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar ๐ฝ๏ธโจ A warm refuge and welcoming gathering place for locals, hotel guests, and visitors alike. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. ๐ 03 217 1234 | Book a table ๐ Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Suburbs
Newfield Tavern ๐ณ๐บ Jackpot Bingo tonight โ free tickets with every food or drink purchase from 4pm! Rounds at 5pm, 6pm, 6:30pm (bonus), 7pm & 7:30pm (cash round). ๐ 315 Centre Street, Invercargill.
Waikiwi Tavern ๐งโ๏ธ Winter Onesie Party with DJ Matt Murray! Dust off your onesie and get down to the Kiwi for a big Thursday night. ๐ 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Emberz Restaurant & Bar โฝ๐ FIFA World Cup 2026 โ every match live on the big screen! ๐ณ All You Can Eat Breakfast 6amโ10am, $34pp. All Day Menu 11amโlate. ๐ Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill.
Friday, July 10 ๐ Matariki Public Holiday
City Centre
Niche Laneway Bar ๐ธโจ Open from 4pm till late โ no public holiday surcharge for Matariki! Gather your whฤnau and friends for handcrafted cocktails, delicious bar bites, and a warm, cozy bar. Come celebrate Matariki with us. ๐ 7 Don Street, Ground floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Two Doors Down ๐ถโจ Robert Kidd โ Jazz Piano plays Live in the Lobby from 5:30pm! Social Hour 5:00pmโ6:00pm with discounted drinks ๐น Open on Matariki Day โ no surcharge. Open from 5pmโ10pm. ๐ 0800 84 86 88 ๐ Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
360 Bar ๐บ๐ Head upstairs for drinks and views from 4pm till late. Try the limited-time Priscilla Pavlova cocktail โ perfect pre or post-show! ๐ Don Street, 7th Floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining ๐ธ๐ฝ๏ธ $9 Sips & Bites from 5pmโ7pm โ $9 cocktails & $9 small plates! ๐ Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar ๐ฝ๏ธโจ Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. No surcharge on Matariki Day. ๐ 03 217 1234 | Book a table ๐ Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Waxy's Irish Pub ๐ธ๐ป All Night Long from 9pm till late! ๐ 90 Dee Street.
The Ave โ Sports Bar ๐ธ๐ป 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. ๐ 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
Suburbs
Newfield Tavern ๐ก๐ค Spin the Wheel from 7pm + You're The Voice Karaoke from 7:30pmโ11:30pm! Free Spin the Wheel tickets with any bar meal or drink. ๐ 315 Centre Street, Invercargill.
Waikiwi Tavern ๐ Matariki โ open normal hours. Warriors v Tigers live on the big screen from 10pm! Book: (03) 215 9080 or waikiwitavern.co.nz ๐ 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Emberz Restaurant & Bar โฝ๐ FIFA World Cup 2026 โ every match live on the big screen! No surcharge on Matariki Day ๐ ๐ณ All You Can Eat Breakfast 6amโ10am, $34pp. All Day Menu 11amโlate. ๐ Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill.
Arts & Culture
๐ญ๐ Priscilla Queen of the Desert โ The Musical The SBS Bank season of Priscilla opens tonight at the Civic Theatre! One of the world's most fabulous musicals โ don't miss it. ๐ Friday July 10, 7:30pm ๐ $40โ$98 | Book at ticketek.co.nz ๐ Civic Theatre, 88 Tay Street, Invercargill.
Saturday, July 11
City Centre
Niche Laneway Bar ๐ธโจ Open from 4pm till late โ no public holiday surcharge this weekend! Handcrafted cocktails, delicious bar bites, warm cozy vibes. ๐ 0800 84 86 88 ๐ 7 Don Street, Ground floor, The Langlands Hotel.
Two Doors Down ๐นโจ Social Hour 5:00pmโ6:00pm โ discounted drinks, great vibes. ๐ Don Street, below The Langlands Hotel.
Speight's Ale House ๐ธ๐ป El Scratcho live from 9pm! Good music, good food, good company. Good on ya mate. ๐ 38 Dee Street.
Level One Craft, Cocktails & Dining ๐ง๐ถ DJ Nihilism & SOHAI from 7pm till late โ classic hip hop, trip hop & party classics! ๐ Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Editor's Cut Sports Bar ๐ All Blacks v Italy โ live from 5:10pm! Happy hour from 5pmโ7pm ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ Kelvin Hotel, 20 Kelvin Street.
Retreat Restaurant & Bar ๐ฝ๏ธโจ Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. ๐ 03 217 1234 | Book a table ๐ Ground floor, Distinction Hotel Invercargill, 3 Esk Street West.
Waxy's Irish Pub ๐ธ๐ป All Night Long from 9:30pm till late! ๐ 90 Dee Street.
The Loney ๐๐ง Under the Stars โ Matariki Party with DJ Awhe from 11pm till late! Celebrate Matariki with those you love and dance the night away. ๐ 28 Leet Street, Invercargill.
Suburbs
The Ave โ Sports Bar ๐๐ป All Blacks v Italy live from 5:10pm โ the atmosphere here is unreal! Great food, ice-cold drinks, live sport. Everything you need, all in one spot. ๐ 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
Eat & Drink
Thar & Feather Restaurant ๐๐ป All Blacks v Italy Game Day! Wear your jersey for rep prices on drinks all game long ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น Dine at Thar & Feather for your chance to win a $700 prize package! ๐ 03 216 8094 | southlandtavern.co.nz
Suburbs
Waikiwi Tavern ๐๐ Big Saturday at the Kiwi! All Blacks v Italy live from 5:10pm ๐ณ๐ฟ | Sharks v Giants (NBL) live from 7:30pm ๐ฆ Book: (03) 215 9080 or waikiwitavern.co.nz ๐ 181 North Road, Invercargill.
Emberz Restaurant & Bar โฝ๐ FIFA World Cup 2026 โ every match live on the big screen! ๐ณ All You Can Eat Breakfast 6amโ10am, $34pp. All Day Menu 11amโlate. ๐ Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill.
Arts & Culture โ On All Week
Sport ๐
SBS Bank Southland Sharks ๐๐ฆ HOME GAME โ Sharks v Giants at ILT Stadium Southland! ๐ Saturday July 11 | ๐ 7:30pm ๐ ILT Stadium Southland, Invercargill. ๐ sharksbasketball.co.nz
Arts & Culture
๐ญ๐ Priscilla Queen of the Desert โ The Musical ๐ Saturday July 11 | ๐ 4:00pm & 7:30pm ๐ $40โ$98 | Book at ticketek.co.nz ๐ Civic Theatre, 88 Tay Street, Invercargill.
Bluff
๐ฅโจ Thieves Alley Night Market & Fire & Light Show โ 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! ๐ Saturday July 11 ๐ Bluff Oyster & Food Festival site, Bluff.
Sunday, July 12
Suburbs
The Ave โ Sports Bar ๐ฅ๐ค UFC โ McGregor v Holloway live on the big screens! Plus Big Bot Sunday โ $12 Big Bots all day! ๐ 57 Avenal Street, Invercargill.
The Langlands Hotel ๐ญ๐ A Night of Priscilla at The Langlands โ July 10โ25. Just a short stroll from the Civic Theatre. Make a night of it! ๐ฝ๏ธ Meld Priscilla Banquet โ $59pp. 5:30pm seating before 7:30pm shows | 6:30pm seating after 4pm shows. Booking essential. ๐ธ 360 Bar โ Priscilla Pavlova cocktail available pre or post-show. TuesโSat 4pmโlate. ๐๏ธ Stay package โ Superior Queen room $350/night for 2, includes dinner for 2 in Meld + bottle of bubbly & macaroons in room. ๐ 03 214 0568 or 0800 84 86 88 | ๐ง [email protected] ๐ Don Street, Invercargill.
SuperSkills Jubilee โ Creative Connections Exhibition ๐จ๐งถ ๐ Throughout July | TuesโFri 10amโ4pm | Saturday 10amโ2pm | Free entry ๐ Whare Taupua Arts Murihiku, 34 Forth Street, Invercargill.
Coming Up ๐
Two Doors Down ๐ถ Live in the Lobby โ Fridays 5:30pm: July 17: Diagonals | July 24: The Commoners | July 31: Devin
Two Doors Down ๐ฅ๐ซ๐ท Bastille Day Degustation Dinner โ Saturday July 18, 6pm. Five courses with French wine pairings, hosted by Stรจphane Fabre. $165pp. Limited tickets. ๐ง [email protected]
RIFF โ Live Entertainment Venue ๐ถโจ The Diagonals โ Saturday July 18, doors 4:30pm, music 5pm. ๐ธ๐ค Up Close and Acoustic with Simon Thompson โ Sunday July 19, 2pm. Koha entry. ๐ธ๐ถ The Fortunate Sons โ A Tribute to CCR. Friday July 24, doors 7:30pm, show 8pm. ๐ $10 at trybooking.com ๐ 33 Preston Street, Invercargill.
Glen Country Music Club ๐ค ๐ธ Craig Adams & Live Band โ Sunday July 19, 2pm. ๐ 69 Conon Street, Invercargill.
Mฤซharo ๐จ Legends of Our Lands โ Art Exhibition opens Sunday July 26! Free entry. TuesโFri 10amโ4:30pm | Saturday 10amโ2pm ๐ 28 Don Street, Invercargill.
Waxy's Irish Pub ๐ง Quiz Night โ every Wednesday from 7pm. Free entry. Book via waxys.co.nz or 03 214 0313. ๐ธ Jetset โ Friday July 17 | ABs v Ireland + Jetset โ Saturday July 18. ๐ 90 Dee Street.
Threes & Sevens Records ๐ธ๐ฅ Deep South Winter Tour 2026 โ Ronnie Stash & The Resistance + Rebirth to Ruin! ๐ Friday August 7 | ๐ช Doors 8pm | ๐ถ Show 8:30pm | ๐ Via Undertheradar or at the door ๐ 134 Dee Street, Invercargill.
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