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Southern Sounds confirms return to Dunedin for massive 2026 festival

A vibrant night-time music festival scene with a DJ on stage under a "SOUTHERN SOUNDS" sign, surrounded by bright lights, pyrotechnic flames, smoke, and sparks, with a large crowd raising hands.

George FM presents

The South Island's favourite spring music festival is back. Here is everything you need to know about Southern Sounds 2026, including the first lineup release, dates, and how to lock in your tickets.

Tickets

19 September 2026
Logan Park, Dunedin
Southern Sounds returns to Dunedin in 2026

Mark your calendars, because Southern Sounds is returning to Logan Park, Dunedin on Saturday 19th September 2026 for a massive day of music, good vibes, and celebration in the heart of Otago. George FM is stoked to present one of the South Island's favourite springtime music festivals, bringing world-class electronic production and a heavy lineup straight to your backyard. From 2PM through to 10PM, thousands of festival-goers will once again come together to kick off the spring season with pure energy.

At a glance

  • Event: Southern Sounds 2026

  • Headliners: SOTA (UK), SKANTIA (UK), ???????

  • Local support: Broderbeats, Cetra, Ciko, Cteez, Delicious, Descendants, Fiord, Hatrick, Hyan, Mantis, Moodley, Nova, Paraplim, Phil, Pixie Lane, Push The Tempo, Rick, Ruby, Samwise, Skyz, Suune B2B Inmotion, Synced, Systematic, Tane Traill, Tarzan, Tonka, Twocents, Vista

  • Date and venue: Saturday 19th September 2026, Logan Park, Dunedin (2PM - 10PM)

  • Tickets: Register for updates and ticket information via the official Southern Sounds registration page.

Following another unforgettable year, the countdown has officially started for the fourth edition of Dunedin's favourite open-air dance floor. This year features huge international acts SOTA and SKANTIA flying in from the United Kingdom, alongside a stacked A-to-Z list of incredible New Zealand DJs and producers. Expect top-tier stage design, immense crowd energy, and a diverse range of food and beverage options curated to keep the vibe high all day long.

George FM's own Pixie Lane is locked in for a set, alongside heavy-hitting local pairings like Suune B2B Inmotion to ensure the bass stays rolling. Whether you are a regular fixture on the Otago nightlife scene or travelling down for the weekend, this is the ultimate spring festival experience. The full lineup and stage schedule details will drop over the coming week, so make sure you are locked in for updates.