News

• Civic Theatre opens its doors for 120th celebrations

  11 Nov 2026, 1:15 pm

  ​The doors will be wide open at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre on Saturday 14 November, as the historic venue marks its 120-year anniversary with a free Community Open Day.

• Dinner in the Spotlight to bring Southland’s food story to the stage

  14 Aug 2026, 12:00 am

  Food, culture and heritage enthusiasts are being invited to celebrate the history of the Civic Theatre in style, with a one-of-a-kind dining experience to mark the venue’s 120-year anniversary.

• Civic Theatre set to mark 120 years

  4 Jun 2026, 12:00 am

  Back when horses and carriages filled the streets, footpaths were lit by gas lamps and telegraph wires hummed overhead, the people of Invercargill were celebrating the completion of a new landmark.

• Civic Theatre shares its secrets for Heritage Month

  9 Mar 2026, 12:00 am

  Since the turn of the twentieth century, Invercargill’s Civic Theatre has welcomed audiences through its grand façade to be entertained by drama, music and artistry on stage.