Queenstown & Wanaka
This is what a cinema should be like: wide, ultra-comfortable seating with fine local wine, cheese boards and olives available to accompany the mostly art…
Must-see entertainment in South Island
Christchurch
This century-old dear survived the quakes and emerged restored to full glory in 2014. Its heritage features are enjoyed by patrons venturing inside for…
Wanaka
How very Wānaka that an art-house cinema should adjoin an indoor climbing wall. Channelling a lush New York or Shanghai vibe, Ruby's has a whiff of cinema…
Christchurch
Adjacent to the Brewery in Woolston, Blue Smoke is Christchurch's best small live-music venue. There's often a folk, roots music or Americana vibe to the…
Te Anau
In between regular showings of the excellent Ata Whenua/Fiordland on Film (adult/child $12/6), essentially a 32-minute advertisement for Fiordland scenery…
Dunedin & Otago
First opened in 1907 and now beautifully restored to its original glory, Ōamaru's opera house hosts a variety of shows, including music, dance, theatre…
Wanaka
Sprawl on a comfy couch, or recline in a dentist's chair or an old Morris Minor at this Wānaka institution, screening the best Hollywood and art-house…
Christchurch
Christchurch's original Court Theatre was an integral part of the city's Arts Centre, but it was forced to relocate to this warehouse after the…
Queenstown
The faux-Tudor motel architecture might have you expecting lutes and folk ballads, but the Sherwood is Queenstown's go-to spot for visiting musos. Many of…
Nelson
Built in 1878, this charmingly restored heritage theatre hosts a full roster of local and touring drama, dance and musical productions. Check the website…
Christchurch
A hip combination of live-music venue and bar, Darkroom has lots of Kiwi beers and great cocktails. Live gigs are frequent – and frequently free.
Blenheim
Opened in 2016, this large, modern theatre presents a wide programme of concerts and performances. Check the website to see what's on.
Christchurch
This delightful two-screen art-house cinema can be found within the long-standing and excellent Alice In Videoland DVD library.
Dunedin
Constructed for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, this is the only major stadium in NZ with a fully covered roof, and it holds 30,000 spectators. It's the home…
Christchurch
After Lancaster Park was irreparably damaged during the 2011 earthquake, Canterbury Rugby Union shifted its home games to this smaller ground in Addington…
Dunedin & Otago
Tucked down an atmospheric alley off a 19th-century street, the Penguin’s unusual location matches its acts: everything from touring Kiwi bands to punky…
Dunedin
The world’s southernmost professional theatre company has been staging dramas, comedies, pantomimes, classics and contemporary NZ productions for over 40…
Dunedin
Dunedin’s premier live-music venue draws an eclectic mix of genres from noisy-as-hell punk to chilled reggae and gritty dubstep. It’s the venue of choice…
Fiordland & Southland
Oban's comfy little theatre screens the quirky, cute 40-minute film A Local's Tail, which provides an entertaining overview of Stewart Island/Rakiura…
Christchurch & Canterbury
Snuggle into an old sofa to watch a Hollywood favourite or an art-house surprise at this ageing dame, built in 1924. There's also occasional live music,…
Banks Peninsula
Grab a beer and settle in to watch an art-house, classic or foreign flick with high-quality sound and projection.
Christchurch
Screens art-house and blockbuster flicks in the seaside suburb of Sumner. Cheaper prices on Tuesdays.
Nelson Region
Pull up an easy chair at this wee, independent theatre and see interesting art-house flicks.
Dunedin
Screens blockbusters and art-house flicks. Tickets are cheaper ($9) on Tuesdays.
Dunedin & Otago
Four big screens show all the latest blockbusters; cheaper on Tuesdays.
Marlborough Region
Two microtheatres within the Eco World Aquarium building show a mix of Hollywood and art-house films. Tickets are $11 on Tuesdays.
Buller Region
Daily movie showings at this cutesy cinema. Tickets and enquiries at the i-SITE.
Christchurch
See the latest Hollywood blockbuster at Christchurch's most central multiplex.
