Bayleys Tussock Country - New Zealand's Country Music Festival is an annual event held in Gore, Eastern Southland.
The festival brings the surrounding rural community and the New Zealand country music community together for ten days and 60+ events celebrating music, food, rural life, entertainment and camaraderie.
Bayleys Tussock Country Music Festival supports dozens of community groups, hundreds of artists and entertains thousands of patrons every year. Enjoy the warm southern hospitality and immerse yourself in all that’s wonderful about heartland New Zealand.
Secure your tickets today and check out the full festival programme at www.tussockcountry.nz
Country Music Honours
St James Theatre23 May 2025GoreCapital of Country Music
St James Theatre24 May to 2 Jun 2025GoreSassafras Bluegrass Band
Little Theatre24 May 2025GoreMitchell
St James Theatre24 May 2025GoreTussock Country Late Night
Croydon Lodge24 May 2025GoreTussock Country Ute Muster
Southern Field Days Shed25 May 2025GoreThe Celtic Unleashed
St James Theatre25 May 2025GoreGore Country Music Queen
Gore RSA25 May 2025GoreKatie Thompson - Bowmar Road House Concert
Bowmar Road House26 May 2025GoreCinnamon Oyster Workshop
St Peter's CollegeGoreOld Hokonui
Arts & Heritage Precinct27 May 2025GoreUkulele For Beginners Workshop
Gore Town and Country Stadium28 May 2025GoreLearn to Yodel Workshop
Gore Town and Country Stadium28 May 2025GoreLine Dancing For Beginners Workshop
Gore Town and Country Stadium28 May 2025GoreCheese Roll Workshop
Gore Town and Country StadiumGoreRising Stars of Country
Gore RSA28 May 2025GoreThe Harmonic Resonators
St James Theatre28 May 2025GoreFinger Picking Workshop
Gore Town and Country Stadium29 May 2025GoreFarm and Mai Mai Tour
Croydon Lodge29 May 2025GoreNZ Gold Guitar Awards - 50th Anniversary Celebration
Gore Town and Country Stadium29 May 2025GoreGoreGeous Country Breakfast
Table Talk Cafe30 May 2025GoreThe Tussock Stage: Amy Maynard & Rufous Whistler
Little Theatre30 May 2025GoreNZ Highwaymen
St James Theatre30 May 2025GoreThe Tussock Stage: Butter Wouldn't Melt & Elias Bartholomeo
Little Theatre31 May 2025GoreThe NZ Dolly Parton Experience
Gore RSA31 May 2025GoreMLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards - Junior & Intermediate Finals
Gore Town and Country Stadium31 May 2025GoreMLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards - Senior Finals
Gore Town and Country Stadium1 Jun 2025Gore