# 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.
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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**: Waverley Christmas Cracker
  - **Description**: Join us to swim at one of our 11 clubs swimming meets, more information is available on our website
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 01:00 pm (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Splash Palace
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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)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/invercargill/christmas-at-the-races/200030380349107
  - **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**: 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**: Magic Workshop - Coin Through the Glass- Afternoon
  - **Description**: Part of A Little Bit of Magic at Invercargill Central. Children learn, practice and take home their own Coin Through The Glass Magic TrickAbout this EventCan a coin pass through solid glass?In this hands-on beginne
  - **Venue**: Invercargill Central Shopping Centre
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- **Event Name**: The Invercargill Spooky Trail at Invercargill Central in collaboration with Toot Sweets
  - **Description**: 🎃 Get ready for some spooky family fun this Halloween with Invercargill Central and Toot Sweets! 👻

Pick up your Halloween Hunt card from Invercargill Central and set off on a hunt around the centre. Once you've completed your card, head across the road t
  - **Venue**: 39 Esk St, 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
  - **Venue**: Invercargill Central
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- **Event Name**: Southland's Biggest Quiz Night with GWD Motor Group
  - **Description**: Get your team together and put your knowledge to the ultimate test at More FM Southland’s Biggest Quiz Night with GWD Motor Group and be in to win a brand new car!

It's all thanks to GWD Motor Group, celebrating 120 years of business and 50 years of Hilu
  - **Venue**: ILT Stadium Southland
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- **Event Name**: Magic Workshop - The Endless Rope - Afternoon
  - **Description**: Part of A Little Bit of Magic at Invercargill Central. Children learn, practice and take home their own Endless Rope IllusionAbout this EventCan a rope have no beginning and no end?In this hands-on beginner worksho
  - **Venue**: Invercargill Central Shopping Centre
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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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## 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), Waverley Christmas Cracker (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 01:00 pm at Splash Palace), 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, Splash Palace, 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, Swimming Southland, 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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