All You Can Eat Rib Night
It’s baaaack! All you can eat ribs, chips and salad for just $40 per person. These nights sell out fast — bookings are 100% essential. Email or call us to secure your table.
Tables from 6:00pm · Friday 21 August · $40pp
Live music, comedy, theatre, and more — right here in the Nelson region
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It’s baaaack! All you can eat ribs, chips and salad for just $40 per person. These nights sell out fast — bookings are 100% essential. Email or call us to secure your table.
Tables from 6:00pm · Friday 21 August · $40pp
Clinton was Prez, house prices were realistic, and music was actually good! Join us for a night of everything the 90s had to offer — the corny, the cool, and everything in between. Oh, and the Spice Girls… we can’t forget the Spice Girls. DJ Stiffler on the decks. FREE entry!
Music from 8:00pm · Saturday 22 August · Free entry
Our second Women Who Rock event — celebrating talented local women singer-songwriters sharing their original sounds. From soloists to five-piece bands: Ngaio (indie folk), Daisy Chain (Celtic folk fusion), Valley Soul Sisters (folk soul reggae), The Wingers (soul/blues) & Lemongrass (indie rock blues). All ages.
Doors & Dinner 6:00pm · Music from 6:00pm · From $20
As seen on What We Do In The Shadows and 7 Days — Cori Gonzalez sells out shows all over the country and he’s bringing his hilarious set to The Playhouse. Don’t miss it.
Doors 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm
An evening of live music from the students of Motueka High School — come along and support the next generation of local talent on The Playhouse stage.
Doors 6:00pm · Music from 7:00pm · Friday 18 September · $5
Dust off your sequins and dig out your finest black and gold — The Playhouse goes full glam for one night. Sit down to dinner, then dance the night away as Nelson favourites Trilogy take the stage. Come dressed to shine!
Dinner from 6:00pm · Band from 7:30pm · Saturday 19 September · $15
Grab a team and put your general knowledge to the test at our fundraising quiz night — prizes, laughs, and a good cause. Details to follow.
Friday 25 September · Details to follow
Get ready for a soulful night with the Suncity Soul Band. Dinner from 6pm, then hit the dance floor from 8pm. More details to come — watch this space.
Doors & Dinner 6:00pm · Dancing from 8:00pm · Saturday 10 October
Strength, grace and serious skill on display as Altitude Pole Studios brings its dancers to The Playhouse stage for a night of showcase performances.
Saturday 17 October · Time TBC · Tickets via the studio
Award-winning comedian Penny Ashton returns to skewer the Bard himself — one woman, thirteen characters, and a tempestuous tale of belching step-fathers, lusty suitors and menopausal witches. Straight from her national Arts on Tour season.
Dinner from 6:00pm · Show from 8:00pm · Friday 30 October · $30 via Eventfinda
FREE entry! The nineties — the good old days. Clinton was Prez, house prices were realistic, and the music was actually good. Join us for a night of everything the 90s had to offer — the corny, the cool, and everything in between. Oh, and the Spice Girls — we can’t forget the Spice Girls.
Music from 8:00pm · DJ Stiffler · Saturday 14 November · Free entry
The ultimate 80s Christmas night out — all your favourite 80s hits to get you in the festive spirit. Free entry for all. Treat yourself to our two-course buffet for just $50pp. Dinner from 6pm, dancing from 8pm.
Dinner 6:00pm · Dancing 8:00pm · Free entry · Buffet $50pp
The ultimate 80s Christmas night out — all your favourite 80s hits to get you in the festive spirit. Free entry for all. Treat yourself to our two-course buffet for just $50pp. Dinner from 6pm, dancing from 8pm.
Dinner 6:00pm · Dancing 8:00pm · Free entry · Buffet $50pp
Step back to the era of flares, glitter balls and unforgettable grooves — it’s the ultimate 1970s disco Christmas night out, with festive hits, dancing, and all the disco spirit you can handle. Free entry for all. Treat yourself to our two-course buffet for just $50pp.
Dinner 6:00pm · Dancing 8:00pm · Free entry · Buffet $50pp
The ultimate 80s Christmas night out — all your favourite 80s hits to get you in the festive spirit. Free entry for all. Treat yourself to our two-course buffet for just $50pp. Dinner from 6pm, dancing from 8pm.
Dinner 6:00pm · Dancing 8:00pm · Free entry · Buffet $50pp
The Crayons bring you a massive night of super hits guaranteed to pack the dance floor. Tickets $20. Treat yourself to our two-course buffet for $50pp. Dinner from 6pm, show from 8pm.
Dinner 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm · Tickets $20 · Buffet $50pp
Paul Madsen brings the hits — Queen, Bee Gees, Eagles and more. His officially endorsed tribute act has taken him to Las Vegas and around New Zealand. The perfect Christmas night out. Tickets $30. Two-course buffet $50pp.
Dinner 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm · Tickets $30 · Buffet $50pp
Paul Madsen brings the hits — Queen, Bee Gees, Eagles and more. His officially endorsed tribute act has taken him to Las Vegas and around New Zealand. The perfect Christmas night out. Tickets $30. Two-course buffet $50pp.
Dinner 6:00pm · Show 8:00pm · Tickets $30 · Buffet $50pp
The ultimate 80s Christmas night out — all your favourite 80s hits to get you in the festive spirit. Free entry for all. Treat yourself to our two-course buffet for just $50pp. Dinner from 6pm, dancing from 8pm.
Dinner 6:00pm · Dancing 8:00pm · Free entry · Buffet $50pp
Merry Christmas! Join us for a lavish buffet full of yummy yuletide goodies. Imagine no dishes, no stress — just great memories and good times. Two courses (mains & dessert). Adults $95pp · Kids 11 & under $60 · 5 & under free. Limited numbers so get in quick!
Two sittings: 11:00am & 3:00pm · Bookings essential