Looking for things to do this month in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, or Mount Maunganui? From family-friendly events and themed quiz nights to live music, sport screenings, and special celebrations like Mother’s Day, there’s always something happening across Star Group’s 50+ bars, pubs, restaurants, and event spaces.
Here’s what’s on this May:
Go Wild With Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge
All Month Long
Participating Star Group venues
Bold, creative and a little bit wild - the Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge returns with daring dishes and perfectly matched brews at 29 Star Group venues. Try them, vote, and help crown the wildest dish in the country.
Celebrate NZ Music Month
All Month Long
Participating Star Group venues
We’re celebrating Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa with live gigs, themed quiz nights, and classic Kiwi tunes playing all May long. Come support local artists and soak up the sounds of Aotearoa.
Treat Mum this Mother's Day
Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 May
All Star Group venues
This Mother’s Day, treat Mum to 20% off Moët, surprise gift cards, and get a shot at winning a luxury Sydney escape. Whether it's brunch, lunch or bubbles by the sea, there's something special waiting for her.
Get Creative with Paint & Pour
Sunday 11 May
Master Kong Sylvia Park & Master Kong Mount Maunganui
Sip, swirl, and paint the night away at Master Kong’s Paint & Pour. With a brush in one hand and a cocktail in the other, you’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own artwork - no experience needed. It's the perfect Mother's Day girls night out!
Book for Sylvia Park
Book for Mount Maunganui
Boogie at Postie's Tribute Nights
Saturdays 10 & 17 May
The Postman’s Leg, Auckland
We're turning up the volume at The Postman's Leg with back-to-back tribute nights. Rock out with NZDC for an electric AC/DC set covering Bon Scott to Brian Johnson. Then slip into sequins and sing along with ABBA Heaven - the ultimate night of disco hits and dance floor joy.
Get tickets for NZDC
Get tickets for ABBAHeaven
Mid Week Musical Bingo
Wednesday 21 May
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen, Auckland
Bingo gets a remix with Beats By Bingo - sip and sing along to throwback bangers, hip-hop hits and ballads hosted by the hilarious Steven Lyons. Prizes, good times and nostalgia guaranteed.
Hot Sauce Festival – 10th Anniversary
Saturday 31 May
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen, Auckland
Sweat Shop’s iconic Hot Sauce Festival turns 10, with over 100 sauces to sample, spicy eats, and live DJs bringing the heat. Don’t miss the legendary Chilli Eating Champs and plenty of fiery fun.
Bottomless Brunch Party But Make It Country
Sunday 25 May
The Zookeepers Son
Rustle up your cowgirls and cowboys for a boot-scootin’ bottomless brunch straight from the prairie! Saddle & Graze features 1.5 hours of bottomless beer and bubbles, an all-American all-you-can-eat grazing table, live country music and line dancing lessons. Yeehaw!
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