granity's own
cultural hub of the west coast
built by the community
for the community 1958
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday 10 October 2026
Think you’ve got the best poker face in town? Join us for a fast-paced, tournament-style Poker Night featuring two competitive rounds across three tables, tiered finals and cash prizes for the top player of each table. Players will battle through…
Thursday 15 October 2026
Few New Zealand songwriters have left a mark quite like Wayne Mason. Best known as the writer of 'Nature' - voted New Zealand's greatest song by APRA, Mason has spent more than six decades crafting songs that have become part…
Thursday 29 October 2026
A Shrew’d New Comedy by Will Shakespeare and Penny Ashton Arts on Tour favourite Penny Ashton is back for her 5th tour, and this time she’s skewering the Bard Himself. Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead. Now Princess Rosa, a…
Friday 13 November 2026
Hailing from the music-filled streets of Melbourne, Australia, Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour recognised for his exceptional talent as a born entertainer. His unique talent has not only earned him many accolades but also much praise…
Friday 27 November 2026
Your favourite quizmasters Martin and Nicki present your chance to win at the high-stakes game of being the biggest know-it-all. With 8 rounds of topics traversing realms of the familiar to the delightedly obscure, it pays to bring your ‘A’…
Saturday 5th December 2026
Dust off your dancing shoes, slick back your hair and get ready to rock around the clock! Marion’s Outlaws are coming to The Lyric with a foot-stomping mix of country favourites and 1950s & 60s rock’n’roll - the sort of…
Saturday 9 January 2027
Right in time for Summer, The Lyric Theatre will be holding it's 3rd annual 'Bazaar' - the most spectacular day-time, market event on our calendar for 2027. Here you'll find Art & Craft Stalls, Live Entertainment, Food & Drink, Fresh…
Sunday 17 January 2027
Returning to Aotearoa for their third tour, harp and fiddle duo Mickey & Michelle bring their captivating ‘chamber-folk’ tapestry of original music back to the landscapes and communities that first inspired their journey. Their musical story began walking the length…
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Mondays
A safe space to let your competitive streak take the wheel. Mondays 7 - 9 pm. $3 per person
Thursdays
A safe space to let your competitive streak take the wheel. Thursdays 4 - 6 pm. $3 per person
Quiz Night
Your favourite quizmasters Martin and Nicki present your chance to win at the high-stakes game of being the biggest know-it-all. With 8 rounds of topics traversing realms of the familiar to the delightedly obscure, it pays to bring your ‘A’…
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- Margaret Mead
"So privileged to see this work from a master performer in Northern Buller. Thanks Lyric Theatre team for securing this piece for us here."
"I am so glad to come to this market. The Lyric markets are amazing, I loved it!"
"Awesome event, Thank you. Beautiful environment, full capacity of attendees, stallholders and community/customers."
"It was an absolutely incredible performance. great crowd interaction and a really professional set up!"
"Event staff as always were top notch!"
"Everyone did well you are an amazing team, we are so lucky to have you."
"The food, teas, drinks and service were excellent and affordable.
Lovely team of volunteers. Fabulous effort."
Lovely team of volunteers. Fabulous effort."
"We were absolutely delighted with everything, theatre, lights curtains vibe, everything."
"Brilliant preformance, happy to be one of the lucky ones enjoying this magic."
"Wonderful show. Amazing performer. Stage setting great and Lyric Theatre ideal location.
So pleased to have the Lyric in our area."
So pleased to have the Lyric in our area."
"The events team is great and we are so lucky to have The Lyric in the Buller."
"I loved the ambience in the theatre, the intimacy of the lighting and placement of the musicians. Thankyou.
"We thoroughly enjoyed the music, it was just beautiful. Thank you for bringing them to Granity."
"The team had my name on the list and efficiently past box office.
Having people open the doors for me into the main auditorium was a nice touch.
The space was warm and great view from the mezzanine."
Having people open the doors for me into the main auditorium was a nice touch.
The space was warm and great view from the mezzanine."
"Outstanding night, atmosphere in The Lyric was all class"
"Welcomed us beautifully dressed for the occasion with warm words and smiles. Thank you team Lyric."
"Loved the online booking, seamless.
Positive organisation of the event with great bar staff and delicious snacks.
THANK YOU all for a memorable evening!"
Positive organisation of the event with great bar staff and delicious snacks.
THANK YOU all for a memorable evening!"
"Wonderful intimate venue. Friendly approach by everyone."
"The team were so welcoming and clearly very proud of what they are creating at the Lyric - and rightly so."