# Event Details

- **Event Name**: RIFF - Grand Opening! 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 am
- **Event Description**: ? RIFF Grand Opening — A New Era for Southland Music ?

For more than 40 years, the building at 33 Preston Street has been home to unforgettable live music moments.
Now, the Southland Musicians Club’s iconic venue steps forward with a bold new identity…

✨ Welcome to RIFF — the heart of the Southland music scene.

Join us as we celebrate the official Grand Opening of this purpose-built performance space - a venue dedicated to showcasing local talent, supporting touring artists and bringing our community together through live entertainment.

? Saturday, March 14
⏰ 1.30pm - Late
? Free entry

Expect an afternoon and evening packed with live bands, open mic energy, BBQ, great people and serious atmosphere.

? Featuring performances from:
The Commoners – Fortunate Sons – SU:N – Rusty Trinkets
FOTA – Hoodaki – Jersey Rhein – Filth Wizard – Bangers & Mash

The club remains the heartbeat behind the scenes — but RIFF is now front and centre, shining a light on the incredible stage, sound and creative community right here in Southland.

? R18 from 7pm
? BBQ on site
? Open mic opportunities
✨ New name. Same passion. Bigger future.

Come be part of the next chapter.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/invercargill/riff-grand-opening/200029718771931
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, open-mic, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 239

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Invercargill
- **state**: SO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 33 Preston, Invercargill, New Zealand
- **lat**: -46.38649
- **long**: 168.34952
- **full address**: 33 Preston, Invercargill, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is RIFF - Grand Opening!  being held?
  - **A:** RIFF - Grand Opening!  takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 am to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 am at 33 Preston, Invercargill, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing RIFF - Grand Opening! ?
  - **A:** RIFF - Grand Opening!  is organized by Southland Musicians Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** RIFF - Grand Opening!  is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. 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 230+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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