Kelvin Street is set to shine this December as a group of Invercargill’s favourite boutique retailers join forces to bring a special late-night Christmas shopping event to the city on Thursday, 4 December, from 5.00pm to 7.30pm.

The idea grew naturally from conversations between store owners along Kelvin Street, all sharing a desire to create a relaxed, festive, and genuinely enjoyable shopping experience in the lead-up to Christmas.

Together, the boutiques have curated an evening designed to give locals the chance to slow down, browse beautiful products, enjoy the atmosphere, and shop with the people who know their collections best.

“We all wanted to do something meaningful for our customers this Christmas,” says Kirstin from Nicchia Boutique.

“Kelvin Street has such a supportive little retail community, and working together means we can create an experience that feels special - something relaxed, festive, and full of Christmas spirit.”

Throughout the evening, each boutique will open its doors with friendly staff ready to help shoppers find thoughtful gifts, festive outfits, and unique treats.

Charlie's Kitchen will also be open, offering food and Christmas treats for purchase, giving shoppers the perfect excuse to linger a little longer and enjoy the street’s cheerful atmosphere.

Nicchia Boutique will showcase its beautifully curated homewares, décor, clothing and jewellery - with plenty of fresh gift ideas for adults and children. 

Labels Boutique will feature seasonal fashion highlights and elegant pieces perfect for holiday gatherings. 

Voyant will highlight new arrivals in men’s and women’s fashion, including streetwear, footwear and accessories ideal for gifting. 

Yours Faithfully will offer a refined selection of premium New Zealand and international designer pieces.

Amelia May will present its natural-fibre and Italian linen clothing collection - timeless, elegant, and perfect for summer. 

Beauty & Beyond invites shoppers into their boutique spa environment, offering gift vouchers alongside a range of skincare, jewellery, home accessories and giftware.

K&K Fashion joins the lineup with stylish, size-inclusive womenswear designed to help every woman feel confident and beautifully dressed for the season - with 25% off storewide and a further 25% off sale items.

As each store adds its own festive touches, shoppers can expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere created by retailers who genuinely care about their customers and their community.

A Celebration of Shopping Local

While the event offers a fun and festive night out, the collective message behind it is clear: supporting local retailers matters more than ever.

“The Christmas season is incredibly important for small businesses like ours. Every purchase stays in our community and helps keep unique boutique shops like ours thriving.

When people choose to shop local, they’re supporting families, livelihoods, and the character of our city.”

The Kelvin Street late-night shopping night invites the community to rediscover their favourite stores, explore new finds, and celebrate Christmas with the heart and warmth that only local shopping can bring.