New Zealand's 10-Day Country Music Festival
28 MAY - 6 JUNE 2027 I GORE I NZ
Tussock Country - New Zealand's Country Music Festival is an annual event held over ten days in late May in Gore, Eastern Southland.
It brings the surrounding rural community and the New Zealand country music community together for 80+ events celebrating music, food, rural life, entertainment and camaraderie.
The festival incorporates long running events including the MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards, Country Music Honours and Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking.
Tussock Country Music Festival supports dozens of community groups, hundreds of artists and entertains thousands of patrons every year. It’s welcoming, well organised and represents all that’s wonderful about heartland New Zealand.
10 DAY MECCA FOR MUSOS
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Festival-goers can enjoy 15% off, while confirmed musicians receive 20% off motorhome rentals through our partnership with Apollo (thl).
With a range of vehicles and pick-up options in Christchurch or Queenstown, it’s an easy way to travel and stay during the festival.
Travel dates: 28 May - 6 June 2027
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