Anderson Park
With spacious grounds and a large grass marquee site, Anderson Park is a versatile outdoor venue well suited to festivals, fairs and large community gatherings. Set within the beautiful surroundings of Anderson House, it offers a special backdrop that adds to the sense of occasion for any large-scale event.
Donovan Park
Covering over 79 hectares of parkland and working farmland on the outskirts of Invercargill, Donovan Park is one of the city's most expansive outdoor event spaces. Both the park and farm areas are available for hire, offering plenty of room for festivals, equestrian events, and outdoor gatherings.
Elizabeth Park
A large and well-loved reserve in South Invercargill, Elizabeth Park spans more than 14 hectares of sheltered green space and is a practical, popular choice for outdoor festivals and community events. Open grounds are available for hire, suitable for sports events, markets and large gatherings. With a fantastic adventure playground and BMX tracks also on site, it's a great all-round destination for family-focused festivals and events.
Elles Road – Town Belt and Dog Park
A flexible large-scale outdoor event space, Elles Road Town Belt boasts an open walkway area that has previously hosted Christmas in the Park and school athletics events, with capacity for up to 10,000 people. The tree-lined Town Belt provides natural shelter and a welcoming atmosphere, making it well suited to festivals, concerts and large community gatherings.
Otepuni Gardens
A characterful park, Otepuni Gardens offers a serene and beautifully landscaped setting for festivals and outdoor events near the CBD. Several areas are available for hire, including open green spaces and the Band Rotunda - a popular choice for performances and celebrations. Please note a liquor ban is in place at Otepuni Gardens.
Queens Park
As one of Invercargill's most iconic outdoor event destinations, Queens Park is an 81-hectare Five Star Garden of National Significance with a proven track record for large-scale events. Having hosted events such as Illuminate Invercargill, Xmas in the Park and Parkrun, it's a venue that knows how to bring people together. With a wide variety of spaces available for hire - from open green spaces and the Band Rotunda to the Winter Gardens and Rose Gardens - it can accommodate events of almost any size and style.
Rugby Park
At the heart of Southland's sporting community for over a century, Rugby Park is much more than a rugby venue. With capacity for up to 15,000 people, high-quality playing surfaces, excellent spectator facilities and function rooms for corporate hospitality, it's one of Invercargill's most capable large-scale event venues. Previously home to Rugby World Cup matches and community events like Relay for Life and the Tough Kids Challenge, it has the infrastructure and experience to support events of significant scale. Food trucks and independent vendors are welcome, and flexible catering options are available through preferred partners.
