# Festivals in Invercargill 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Invercargill 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Invercargill. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Invercargill, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Invercargill listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Invercargill

- **Event Name**: Southbound 2026
  - **Description**: SOUTHBOUND 2026
A Taste of the South Awaits.

Shake off winter and step into the vibe at Southbound 2026 - Southland's newest indoor festival!

Massav Productions and ILT Stadium Southland are bringing together live music, incredible local food, premium d
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/invercargill/southbound-2026/200030330738054
  - **Venue**: 18 Surrey Park Rd, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: AMplify 2026
  - **Description**: Expressions of Interest for AMplify 2026 are now open!

After the incredible success of AMplify 2025, we're bringing creativity back to Invercargill Central on Saturday 3 October 2026.

As the most successful activation held within the mall last year, AMp
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/invercargill/amplify-2026/200030250453920
  - **Venue**: Invercargill Central
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  - **Categories**: art, performances, exhibitions, entertainment
- **Event Name**: George Begg Festival 2027
  - **Description**: Dust off your retro threads and transport yourself to a golden age in Kiwi motorsport! 

Wondering what’s on in Invercargill? In 2027, we’re turning up the heat with a celebration of legendary motorsport heritage. See iconic racing machines and classic br
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  - **Date**: Fri Mar 19 2027 at 08:00 am – Sun Mar 21 2027 at 09:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/invercargill/george-begg-festival-2027/200030004416816
  - **Venue**: Teretonga Race Track
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- **Event Name**: 2027 HPTO Fest
  - **Description**: Bring on 2027, It’s back and not going anywhere. 🔥

HPTO Fest is a proven three-day automotive festival built for real track time, real action, and a weekend that delivers every time.

Whether you’re behind the wheel, riding shotgun, or trackside this is
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 02 2027 at 10:00 am – Sun Apr 04 2027 at 06:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/invercargill/2027-hpto-fest/200030280318807
  - **Venue**: Teretonga Park
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## Trending Events in Invercargill

- **Event Name**: Southbound 2026
  - **Description**: SOUTHBOUND 2026
A Taste of the South Awaits.

Shake off winter and step into the vibe at Southbound 2026 - Southland's newest indoor festival!

Massav Productions and ILT Stadium Southland are bringing together live music, incredible local food, premium d
  - **Venue**: 18 Surrey Park Rd, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: The Southland Brickshow 2026
  - **Description**: The Largest Display of original Lego creations in Southland. 
Back in Invercargill at ILT Stadium Southland in the main event arena - filling the space with huge Lego creations, come and help us celebrate Fathers Day and the amazing creativity of our exhi
  - **Venue**: ILT Stadium Southland
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- **Event Name**: INVERCARGILL - Invercargill Civic Theatre
  - **Description**: We invite you to join us for a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we present the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for oth
  - **Venue**: Civic Theatre - Invercargill
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- **Event Name**: MAKE DAD A KEYCHAIN THIS FATHER'S DAY!
  - **Description**: 🔧 MAKE DAD A KEYCHAIN THIS FATHER'S DAY! 🔩

Looking for a fun Father's Day activity? Bring the kids along to create a one-of-a-kind wooden keychain or Nuts and Bolt Man keychain, handmade with love for Dad! ❤️

Choose from 3 fun sessions in The Play Space
  - **Venue**: 39 Esk Street, 9810
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- **Event Name**: Mīharo Polyfest 🌸 Toa Moana
  - **Description**: Our incredible tāne (boys) are about to take the stage at Mīharo Polyfest, and we’d love to see our community there supporting them. They have worked incredibly hard preparing for their performances, and we couldn’t be prouder of their dedication, leaders
  - **Venue**: ILT Stadium Southland
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- **Event Name**: Harry Potter Marathon
  - **Description**: Calling all witches, wizards and Muggles. Return to Hogwarts for the ultimate Harry Potter movie marathon as we screen all eight magical adventures across one unforgettable weekend.

Relive every spell, every Quidditch match and every epic battle on the b
  - **Venue**: 29 Dee Street, Invercargill, New Zealand 9810
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- **Event Name**: Che Fu & The Kratez - 25 years of Navigator
  - **Description**: This October, Che Fu brings his landmark album Navigator back to life in full, marking 25 years since its release with a special nationwide theatre tour.

Backed by his longstanding band The Kratez, Che Fu performs Navigator start to finish alongside a ca
  - **Venue**: Civic Theatre - Invercargill
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- **Event Name**: Wensleys Cycles Winter Duathlon and Multisport Series
  - **Description**: There will be races to suit all ages and abilities. 

Long distance:  2.5km run - 15km cycle - 2.5km run. 
Mid distance:  1.5km run - 10km cycle - 1.5km run. 
Short distance: 1km run - 5km cycle - 1 km run
Multisport option:  4km kayak, 15km cycle, 2.5km
  - **Venue**: Teretonga Race Track
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- **Event Name**: Ladies Night | Practical Magic 2
  - **Description**: Join us on September 9th, for our Ladies Night Screening of Practical Magic 2! Tickets include a glass of bubbles on arrival. Get yours now at https://readingcinemas.co.nz/movies/details/10471

Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2
  - **Venue**: 29 Dee Street, Invercargill, New Zealand 9810
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** Southbound 2026 (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at 18 Surrey Park Rd, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand), AMplify 2026 (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am at Invercargill Central), George Begg Festival 2027 (Fri Mar 19 2027 at 08:00 am at Teretonga Race Track), 2027 HPTO Fest (Fri Apr 02 2027 at 10:00 am at Teretonga Park).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Invercargill on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Invercargill include 18 Surrey Park Rd, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand, Invercargill Central, Teretonga Race Track.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Invercargill include ILT Stadium Southland, Arts Murihiku, George Begg Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Invercargill.

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