Printable Event Calendar
Ascot Park Christmas at the Races
A sea of festive marquees fans out in front of you as glamorously dressed partygoers mingle in the Southland sun. Welcome to Christmas at the Races.
Southland's Unmissable Events
Explore Southland’s fantastic line-up of unmissable events "You won't Want to Miss". Appreciate reading each event’s tale, told through the eyes of a storyteller and enjoy a sneak peek highlight which is sure to entice you to come along.
No matter the season, Southland has an events calendar packed with colour, fun and adventures “you won’t want to miss”. Events explore every angle of what it is to be alive and what better time than now to discover the region’s stunning seasonal showpieces. Get together, go solo and look on in awe, have a go – we’re only limited by our imagination, and in Southland, the sky is most definitely not the limit.
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.
Bluff Oyster & Food Festival
Southland’s most famous export, the Bluff oyster, is celebrated in style at the annual Bluff Oyster and Food Festival.
Burt Munro Challenge
The life of the legendary motorbike racing legend Burt Munro is celebrated every year in Southland with the Burt Munro Challenge.
Distinction Hotels Te Anau Tennis Invitational
If you love your tennis served with a side of world-class scenery, the Distinction Hotels Te Anau Invitational has the ticket for you.
Edendale Crank Up
See the historic town of Edendale transform into one of New Zealand’s biggest annual vintage machinery events.
Fiordland Big 3
If you’re looking for an event that sums up New Zealand - Fiordland’s The Big 3 will hook you for sure.
Fiordland Summer Beerfest
There’s no better way to put an awesome exclamation mark on the summer holidays than attending the Fiordland Summer Beerfest in Te Anau.
George Begg Festival
Fire up your sense of nostalgia at the George Begg Festival held in Invercargill.
ILT Kidzone Festival
Southland’s most popular family event is jam-packed with hundreds of hands-on activities, rides and experiences for kids of all kinds.
ILT Southland's Darts Masters
See some of the best darts players in New Zealand — each entering the arena to the sounds of their unique walk-on music. There’s a huge party atmosphere coming to the Ascot Park Hotel in October.
Kepler Challenge
Let the mountains wrap their arms around you as you embrace New Zealand’s premier mountain run.
Mandeville Fly In & Steam Festival
Immerse yourself in an era of elegance and be transported to an age of open cockpit flight and steam-powered railway journeys.
Great South
Men's Muster Fiordland
Laugh your way to a newer you at the Men’s Muster Fiordland. The annual event is set in the picturesque lakeside location of Te Anau, with the majestic and jaw-dropping World Heritage Area of Fiordland as your backdrop.
Meridian Hydro Half Marathon
Spectacular backdrops, stunning scenery and a vibe that can’t be beaten - it has to be the Hydro Half.
Mīharo Murihiku Polyfest
7,000 tamariki take to the stage for this powerful week-long festival celebrating the sights and sounds of the pacific every year.
Milford Mountain Classic
It’s not for the faint-hearted, but those up for the challenge to road race 120KM on the Milford Road are in for the ride of a lifetime.
MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
The eyes of the fashion world turn south every July where prestigious judges grace the panel and winners often go on to glittering careers in the fashion industry.
MLT Moonshine Trail
There’s a little bit of magic waiting for you at the MLT Moonshine Trail. Grab the running shoes or mountainbike and take to the saddle for the day.
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.
NZ Road Transport Hall of Fame Awards
It's the gala dinner of the year bringing road transport legends together from all corners of the country. Throw in a charity auction and a visit to the spiritual home of the wheel - and it’s clear there’s a lot to love…
Rakiura Challenge Trail Run
Conquer one of New Zealand’s famous Great Walks in a single day. The country's southern-most trail run is the ultimate weekend getaway.
Revenant Ultra Adventure Run
The Revenant is an unsupported individual or two person team Ultra Adventure Run covering more than 190km and about 16,000m of vertical ascent.
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 and forestry farm.
Riversdale Arts Mixed Media Art Exhibition
A 10-day iconic exhibition attracting some of New Zealand’s finest artists to showcase their outstanding artwork at a majestically curated visual feast.
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.
Routeburn Classic
Travel with your fellow athletes by helicopter or on the highway by bus to run over New Zealand’s world-famous Routeburn Track in one day.
Savour the South
A festival, celebrating Southland’s tastiest dishes, beverages and our outstanding accommodation at locations all over Southland.
SBS Bank Tour of Southland
More than 100 riders. Over 800 kilometres. 7 action-packed days. This is one of New Zealand’s largest, toughest and most prestigious cycling events.
Southern Field Days
Thousands converging on paddocks showcasing ag machinery and innovations from New Zealand and around the world.
Southland A&P Show
If you think you know A&P shows, you might be in for a surprise. On the first Saturday of March each year, the Southland A&P Show bursts into spectacular life at picturesque Donovan Park in Invercargill.
Southland Beer Wine & Wild Food Festival
Southland Beer, Wine and Wild Food Festival, the world’s southern-most craft beer festival, showcases Southland’s unique brand of laidback sophistication.
Southland Multicultural Food Festival
Take a trip through the diverse flavours, sights and sounds of Southland’s epic Multicultural Food Festival.
Street Dine Fiordland
Take your seat for a lunch like no other. It’s a gala atmosphere with a funky restaurant vibe, as Te Anau’s finest restaurants serve up heavenly dishes.
Te Anau Enduro
The Te Anau Enduro is probably the most laidback, active fun you’ll ever have. Complete as many laps as you can on and around beautiful Lake Te Anau.
Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic
The Stabicraft Marine Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic, held every Labour Weekend, is the perfect opportunity to soak up majestic views of Fiordland and the Te Anau Basin.
Te Anau Tartan Festival
Visitors from near and far converge to let their inner highlander loose every Easter to celebrate the strong Scottish ancestry of the south.
3x3 Cup
The 3x3 Cup will be held at ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill featuring impressive teams in non-stop action over the four days!
Discover Invercargill & Bluff
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Discover Stewart Island
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Discover The Catlins
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Discover Northern & Central Southland
Sprinkled amongst beautiful rolling farmland and the majestic Takitimu Mountains, Northern Southland…
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Discover Western Southland
A region undiscovered, this part of Southland is home to some of the most serene coastal views and…
Discover Gore District
Locals are the first to admit, rural Southland is the last place you might expect such a…
Discover Fiordland
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