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granity's own 
cultural hub of the west coast

built by the community 
for the community 1958

This National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the remarkable people who bring The Lyric Theatre to life.

From serving behind the bar and welcoming guests, to setting up events, selling tickets and working quietly behind the scenes, our volunteers help create the warm, vibrant experience our community enjoys year-round.

If you have a favourite Lyric memory, a story to share, or a message of thanks for one of our wonderful team members, we'd love to hear from you.


UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday 20 August 2026
The young virtuoso recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation” has fallen in love with New Zealand and after sellout tours through North America and Europe he will be returning to Granity as part of his 2026…
Sunday 30 August 2026
Behind every piece of music is a story and across their 2026 Season, the New Zealand String Quartet is diving into them. Join us at Lyric Theatre for an afternoon exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the…
Saturday 19 September 2026
From the heart of Ōtautahi comes Moonflower, a powerhouse four-piece blending the spirit of 60s and 70s soul with the grit of classic rock and a modern edge. Fronted by the remarkable Bunny Reid, whose commanding vocals have drawn comparisons…
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’…
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REGULAR ACTIVITIES

Mondays
A safe space to let your competitive streak take the wheel. Mondays 7 - 9 pm. $3 per person
Tuesdays
Buller Small Bore Rifle Club. Every Tuesday. $10 per target.
Thursdays
A safe space to let your competitive streak take the wheel. Thursdays 4 - 6 pm. $3 per person
Fridays
Tea & coffee, biscuits & banter Don't forget your mug! Koha entry.
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’…

NEWS

The Lyric’s first Poker Night deals a winning hand
By Carlos de Treend | |
There are few sounds quite as satisfying as the clatter of poker chips across a felt table. Add the quiet confidence of sixteen determined…
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead
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