What’s On in Invercargill

Tue 1 Sep · ILT Stadium Southland

An instructor-led after-school climbing programme where young climbers build confidence, fitness and new skills on the stadium walls.

Wed 2 Sep · Badminton Southland

Social and competitive pickleball for all ages from 7.45pm to 9.45pm, with equipment supplied and non-marking shoes required.

Sat 5 Sep · Invercargill

A free, timed 5km run or walk held every Saturday morning, open to all abilities and dog friendly.

Wed 2 Sep · YMCA

Free weekly Brazilian zouk dance lessons open to newcomers and regulars alike.

Thu 3 Sep · Invercargill

A relaxed weekly social night with the Southern Latin Dance crowd, with no experience needed.

Sun 6 Sep · St Joseph’s Playdium

A free Welcoming Week 2026 event from the Southland Migrant Walking Together Organisation, bringing newcomers and long-term residents together to meet local emergency services.

Sat 5 Sep · Civic Theatre

A two-hour live tribute concert running through the Fleetwood Mac catalogue, from the band’s British beginnings to the Rumours era.

Tue 1 Sep · Queen’s Park

A casual monthly poetry circle with food and drink provided, where you can read your own work, share a favourite poet or simply listen.

Fri 4 & Sat 5 Sep · Invercargill Central

A hands-on Father’s Day craft session where kids make a personalised wooden keychain or Nuts and Bolts Man keychain.

Sun 6 Sep · Invercargill Railway Station

Southland’s weekly farmers market runs every Sunday from 9.30am to 1.30pm with seasonal produce, a food court and artisan stalls.

Fri 4 Sep · Ascot Park Hotel

Southland’s annual export awards evening, celebrating the region’s exporters and the businesses behind them.

Mon 31 Aug · 100 Esk Street

Term 3 community education classes covering yoga, art, printmaking, photography, cake decorating, leadlighting and more.

Thu 10 Sep · Civic Theatre

Chamber Music New Zealand brings NZTrio and guests to the Civic Theatre stage.

Thu 10 Sep · Repertory House

Michael Frayn’s backstage farce staged at Repertory House.

Sat 12 Sep · ILT Stadium Southland

A headline event at ILT Stadium Southland, listed as one of the month’s spotlight dates.

Sat 12 Sep · Waxy’s Irish Pub

A 1970s themed disco night at Waxy’s Irish Pub.

Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sep · Invercargill Central

A two-day interactive medieval combat activity in the mall.

Sun 13 Sep · Rugby Park

Round seven of the NPC, with the SBS Bank Southland Stags hosting Bay of Plenty at 5.05pm.

Sun 13 Sep · Club Southland

A 7pm tribute show covering three of pop and rock’s biggest frontmen.

Tue 15 Sep · Civic Theatre

The ILT Sing Out youth choir showcase, this year themed around the 1980s.

Fri 18 Sep · Civic Theatre

An 11am daytime concert of well known numbers from stage musicals and film.

Wed 23 to Fri 25 Sep · Bill Richardson Transport World

A three-day conference and awards weekend uniting road transport industry figures at Transport World.