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RIFF - LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

Southland’s home for live gigs, concerts and unforgettable nights out -

showcasing local, national and international artists.   

A VENUE BUILT FOR LIVE MUSIC

RIFF is a space shaped by musicians and music lovers.

Up close to the stage, designed for great sound, and focused on the experience - not just the event.

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We host a wide mix of genres, from intimate acoustic shows to full band nights that fill the room.

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Whether you're here to discover something new, or see a favourite act, RIFF is about being part of it.

Live Shows . Touring Acts . Jam Nights . Open Mic

There's always something happening at RIFF

  • Student Jam 3.0 - Students takeover Open Mic Night
    Student Jam 3.0 - Students takeover Open Mic Night
    Thu, 29 Oct
    RIFF - Live Entertainment Venue
    29 Oct 2026, 6:30 pm
    RIFF - Live Entertainment Venue, 33 Preston Street, Prestonville, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
    STUDENT JAM 3.0 - YOUR TURN ON STAGE! SIT students and school students - this one’s for you! Our regular monthly Open Mic / Jam Night is back at RIFF, and this month we’re encouraging students of all ages and abilities to have a go.
  • Dirtease South - Volume 11: A Halloween Nightmare
    Dirtease South - Volume 11: A Halloween Nightmare
    Sat, 31 Oct
    RIFF - Live Entertainment Venue
    31 Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
    RIFF - Live Entertainment Venue, 33 Preston Street, Prestonville, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
    This Halloween, Dirtease South is getting a little darker. Our award-winning feral variety cabaret is back at The Riff for Vol. 11, and this time we’re embracing everything weird, wicked and wonderfully unhinged.
  • Shaun Kirk
    Shaun Kirk
    Sat, 07 Nov
    RIFF - Live Entertainment Venue
    07 Nov 2026, 7:00 pm
    RIFF - Live Entertainment Venue, 33 Preston Street, Prestonville, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
    He’s back! Shaun Kirk returns to Invercargill for a night of blues and soul at RIFF. With gritty vocals, vintage guitar tones and infectious grooves, this acclaimed Melbourne entertainer brings a one-man show you’ll want to catch live!

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MORE THAN JUST GIGS

RIFF is also home to regular community nights, including open mic sessions, jam nights, and themed events that bring musicians and audiences together.

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It's a place to play, listen, connect and support live music in Southland.

Live Shows at RIFF

Live Shows at RIFF

Live Shows at RIFF
Wilson Blackley - Jan 2026

Wilson Blackley - Jan 2026

12:45
King Leo - Jan 2026

King Leo - Jan 2026

59:12
Oscar LaDell - Jan 2026

Oscar LaDell - Jan 2026

14:52
Scott Cook - Feb 2026

Scott Cook - Feb 2026

13:32

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RIFF is proudly operated by the Southland Musicians Club, supporting live music in the region for over 60 years.

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