Music, Festivals & Gigs
Whether it be swaying the long nights away in Southland, or discovering a festival that will knock your socks off - there is such a variety of events in Southland that you just won't know which way to look first! Great music and good times are always on the menu here.
From vintage machinery festivals, to folk to toe-tapping bluegrass and roots goodness, and even multi-day family-friendly events. Southland offers something for every taste, while our eclectic range of venues guarantees an escape or adventure that will linger long in your memory.
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Looking for music events and festivals you won't want to miss? Check out our picks from Southland's Unmissable Events!
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Unmissable Events
Unmissable Events
Revitalize Music Festival
It’s a celebration of all things organic and natural - in a magical Western Southland setting, under the Takitimu mountains at Mangapiri Downs Organic stud Farm, a pioneering organic stud sheep, cattle… Read More
Unmissable Events
Niagara Falls Bluegrass & Roots Festival
Indulge your soul in everything from bluegrass to roots as musicians from throughout New Zealand converge for a weekend in the heart of the beautiful Catlins. Read More
Unmissable Events
George Begg Festival
Fire up your sense of nostalgia at the George Begg Festival held in Invercargill. Read More
Unmissable Events
Riverton Heritage Harvest Festival
Enjoy an absorbing wholesome weekend retreat in the charming township of Riverton to celebrate Southland’s home harvest where you will be welcomed and wowed. Read More
Unmissable Events
Southland Multicultural Food Festival
Take a trip through the diverse flavours, sights and sounds of Southland’s epic Multicultural Food Festival. Read More
Unmissable Events
Bluff Oyster & Food Festival
Southland’s most famous export, the Bluff oyster, is celebrated in style at the annual Bluff Oyster and Food Festival. Read More
Unmissable Events
Bayleys Tussock Country
An unrivalled gathering of the best and brightest Kiwi country music talent and sway the week away at NZ’s Country Music Festival. Read More
Unmissable Events
Revitalize Music Festival
It’s a celebration of all things organic and natural - in a magical Western Southland setting, under the Takitimu mountains at Mangapiri Downs Organic stud Farm, a pioneering organic stud sheep, cattle… Read More
Niagara Falls Bluegrass & Roots Festival
Indulge your soul in everything from bluegrass to roots as musicians from throughout New Zealand converge for a weekend in the heart of the beautiful Catlins. Read More
George Begg Festival
Fire up your sense of nostalgia at the George Begg Festival held in Invercargill. Read More
Riverton Heritage Harvest Festival
Enjoy an absorbing wholesome weekend retreat in the charming township of Riverton to celebrate Southland’s home harvest where you will be welcomed and wowed. Read More
Southland Multicultural Food Festival
Take a trip through the diverse flavours, sights and sounds of Southland’s epic Multicultural Food Festival. Read More
Bluff Oyster & Food Festival
Southland’s most famous export, the Bluff oyster, is celebrated in style at the annual Bluff Oyster and Food Festival. Read More
Bayleys Tussock Country
An unrivalled gathering of the best and brightest Kiwi country music talent and sway the week away at NZ’s Country Music Festival. Read More
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