Explore Southland's amazing array of events catering to foodies, beer fanatics, courageous souls, heritage, culture, sports fans, music-goers, and many more. It's no wonder people come from far and wide to experience the region's phenomenal offerings on Southland's picture-perfect back doorstep.
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Events In Southland
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Taste Southland
A weekend of events to drool over - Taste Southland is set to impress the ultimate foodie this May!
Autumn Event Guide
Autumn serves up seafood, culture, changing colours and harvest fare. New favourites discovered, the freshest produce and fabulous local beers. Why travel overseas when the world is right here - grab your ticket to discover…
Explore Southland's Event Guides
Discover events across Southland that interest you by event category and season!
Food & Drink Events In Southland
Jump into a cooking class, sample delicious southern fare, or join in on a craft beer tastings…
Family Friendly Events In Southland
Discover Southland’s fantastic family events famous for sensory-filled activities and…
Music Festivals & Gigs In Southland
Take your pick from toe-tapping goodness, to rock n roll, or soulful acoustic sessions. Sway…
Arts & Cultural Events In Southland
Whether you are looking to attend an art exhibition, a high fashion catwalk, or a cultural…
Southland's Unmissable Events
Looking for an event you won't want to miss? Appreciate reading each event's tale through the seasons, which is told through the eyes of a storyteller and enjoy a sneak peek video highlight, which is sure to entice you into coming south. The full line-up of Southland's Unmissable Events calendar is waiting to be discovered below!
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
Burt Munro Challenge
The life of the legendary motorbike racing legend Burt Munro is celebrated every year in Southland with the Burt Munro Challenge. Read More
MÄ«haro 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. Read More
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… Read More
Southern Field Days
Thousands converging on paddocks showcasing ag machinery and innovations from New Zealand and around the world. Read More
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. Read More
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. 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
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
Edendale Crank Up
See the historic town of Edendale transform into one of New Zealand’s biggest annual vintage machinery events. Read More
Kepler Challenge
Let the mountains wrap their arms around you as you embrace New Zealand’s premier mountain run. Read More
Night of the Arts
Night of the Arts (NoTA) is a mid-winter celebration of Murihiku Southland’s vibrant, local arts scene. It’s perfectly timed for a wonderfully weird and inspiring wander around… Read More
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. 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
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… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Meridian Hydro Half Marathon
Spectacular backdrops, stunning scenery and a vibe that can’t be beaten - it has to be the Hydro Half. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… 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
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. Read More
Summer Event Guide
Take your pick from our summer event offerings providing both excitement and discovery while you take a well-earned break from your everyday. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
George Begg Festival
Fire up your sense of nostalgia at the George Begg Festival held in Invercargill. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Rootstock
Get ready for Southland’s most Southland event, Rootstock: a paddock festival celebrating the humble swede. Think swandries and gumboots, local music, and plenty of swedes to be pulled up and… 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
Burt Munro Challenge
The life of the legendary motorbike racing legend Burt Munro is celebrated every year in Southland with the Burt Munro Challenge. Read More
MÄ«haro 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. Read More
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… Read More
Southern Field Days
Thousands converging on paddocks showcasing ag machinery and innovations from New Zealand and around the world. Read More
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. Read More
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. 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
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
Edendale Crank Up
See the historic town of Edendale transform into one of New Zealand’s biggest annual vintage machinery events. Read More
Kepler Challenge
Let the mountains wrap their arms around you as you embrace New Zealand’s premier mountain run. Read More
Night of the Arts
Night of the Arts (NoTA) is a mid-winter celebration of Murihiku Southland’s vibrant, local arts scene. It’s perfectly timed for a wonderfully weird and inspiring wander around… Read More
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. 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
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… Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Meridian Hydro Half Marathon
Spectacular backdrops, stunning scenery and a vibe that can’t be beaten - it has to be the Hydro Half. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… 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
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. Read More
Summer Event Guide
Take your pick from our summer event offerings providing both excitement and discovery while you take a well-earned break from your everyday. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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… Read More
George Begg Festival
Fire up your sense of nostalgia at the George Begg Festival held in Invercargill. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More