NZ MUSIC MONTH 2026 | INVERCARGILL GIG GUIDE

This May, celebrate NZ's world class musical talent in the Invercargill City Centre!

From Shapeshifter at the Civic Theatre, to 'Noone Knows Fest' at Threes & Sevens Records, to a Silent Disco at the Invercargill Central mall, there's something for everyone's musical appetite. Make magic memories and support local artists!


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