# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MATARIKI NIGHT MARKET / FIRE & LIGHT SHOW
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Thieves Alley Market Bluff & Bluff Promotions bring you:

A Night Market with a massive range of crafts - pounamu pendants and earrings, spices, crystals, stones, crocheted beanies, gloves and alice bands, balms and candles, handmade toys, sewed bags and aprons, 3D printed toys and ornaments, hair clips, Māori weaving and traditional crafts, press on nails, handmade herbal balms and plenty more.

Live Music with Nolan Henigan

Fire Poi, Fire Staff & Decorated Fire Drums plus a Have A Go Area

Story Telling Corner where stories of Matariki and Māori traditions will be shared. 

Food trucks with hot foods - loaded fries, burgers, wraps, steam buns, spin spuds, donuts, classic, sweet and savoury pretzels hot Māori inspired kai, cakes and cheesecakes, ice cream and of course coffee.

The evening runs from 6.00pm until 10.00pm and entry is via the Barrow Street gate of the Festival Site. Barrow Street runs parallel to Bluff’s main street (Gore Street) one block off that street. A koha would be appreciated.

Bring your own fire poi, light poi, glow sticks, light whips, fire staff, lanterns and torches to add to the atmosphere of the night.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/invercargill/matariki-night-market-fire-and-light-show/200030336226648
- **Event Categories**: night-markets, music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, food-drinks, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 278

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Invercargill
- **state**: SO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Bluff Oyster Festival Site
- **lat**: -46.59932
- **long**: 168.34268
- **full address**: Bluff Oyster Festival Site, 12 Lee St, Bluff 9814, New Zealand, Invercargill

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MATARIKI NIGHT MARKET / FIRE & LIGHT SHOW being held?
  - **A:** MATARIKI NIGHT MARKET / FIRE & LIGHT SHOW takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Bluff Oyster Festival Site, 12 Lee St, Bluff 9814, New Zealand, Invercargill.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MATARIKI NIGHT MARKET / FIRE & LIGHT SHOW?
  - **A:** MATARIKI NIGHT MARKET / FIRE & LIGHT SHOW is organized by Bluff Promotions.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MATARIKI NIGHT MARKET / FIRE & LIGHT SHOW is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Invercargill, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 270+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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