# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Invercargill

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Invercargill with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
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Celebrate Christmas [YEAR] in Invercargill with festive markets, Christmas Eve parties, holiday dinners, Santa meet-and-greets, Christmas lights, concerts, carol performances, family-friendly activities, brunches, winter festivals, and seasonal attractions. Whether you're planning a cozy family outing or a festive night out, discover the best Christmas events and things to do in Invercargill.

## Christmas Events in Invercargill

- **Event Name**: Sleeping Beauty | Royal New Zealand Ballet
  - **Description**: To celebrate the summer, we return to a much-loved Royal New Zealand Ballet production from 2011: Greg Horsman’s fairytale version of The Sleeping Beauty.

The age-old story of the princess who pricks her finger and falls into an enchanted sleep, only to
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  - **Date**: Wed Nov 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Nov 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Civic Theatre - Invercargill
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- **Event Name**: Christmas at the Races
  - **Description**: It's time to check your diary for DECEMBER 👀
Previous marquee holders - keep an eye on your inbox over the next couple of weeks.
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 am (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Racecourse Road, Invercargill, New Zealand 9810
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## Trending Events in Invercargill

- **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**: Esk Street Food Market
  - **Description**: 📍✨ The Esk Street Food Market is back and it’s serving up flavour, fun and fresh vibes!

Join us as Esk Street transforms into a foodie paradise, packed with up to 20 mobile vendors dishing out mouthwatering eats from around the world.

🍴 Chill out at our
  - **Venue**: 39 Esk St, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: In-person Free Robotics Workshop For Kids at Invercargill (7-14yrs)
  - **Description**: Searching for the best robotics classes for kids in Invercargill?Register for the Moonpreneur complimentary in-person workshop and transform your child's curiosity into creation. After our previous event got completely booked, we ar
  - **Venue**: Ascot Park Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Magic Workshop - The Magic Colouring Book - Afternoon
  - **Description**: Part of A Little Bit of Magic at Invercargill Central. Children learn, practice and take home their own Magic Colouring Book.About this EventDiscover the Magic Colouring BookJoin Jimmy Marvel for
  - **Venue**: Invercargill Central Shopping Centre
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- **Event Name**: Magic Workshop - Burglar Ball - Morning
  - **Description**: Part of A Little Bit of Magic at Invercargill Central. Children learn, practice and take home their own Burglar Ball Magic IllusionAbout this EventCan a mischievous Burglar Ball sneak somewhere it should not be able to go
  - **Venue**: Invercargill Central Shopping Centre
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- **Event Name**: Test & Tune
  - **Description**: Opening our season with the Southern Dragways Test & Tune for the Southern Summer Series, more details to follow….
  - **Venue**: Teretonga Park
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- **Event Name**: Yunca Junior Tour of Southland
  - **Description**: How many future New Zealand representatives can you spot in this photo??

For over four decades the Yunca Junior Tour of Southland has been the proving ground for young riders chasing big dreams.

Many of today's elite cyclists once stood on this very sta
  - **Venue**: 22 Surrey Park Road, Invercargill, New Zealand 9812
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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
  - **Venue**: Invercargill Central
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- **Event Name**: Beatlemania On Tour
  - **Description**: *15 OCT 2026, 7.30PM*

The sound of a generation, and the music that has influenced every generation since – that’s The Beatles. And now you can relive the heyday of The Beatles with Beatlemania On Tour!

Hear the greatest Pop and Rock songs ever written,
  - **Venue**: Civic Theatre - Invercargill
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** Sleeping Beauty | Royal New Zealand Ballet (Wed Nov 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Civic Theatre - Invercargill), Christmas at the Races (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Racecourse Road, Invercargill, New Zealand 9810).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Invercargill include Civic Theatre - Invercargill, Racecourse Road, Invercargill, New Zealand 9810.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Invercargill include Royal New Zealand Ballet, Southland Racing Club.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas 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 Christmas events in Invercargill?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Invercargill.

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