Doors open at 6:00pm with live entertainment as guests arrive.

The official show begins at 7:00pm and features live performances from the Southland Entertainer of the Year finalists alongside the presentation of the Southland Music Awards.

The evening will also celebrate the induction of three Southland Music Hall of Fame inductees, each honoured with a special presentation and live performance set.

The night culminates with the crowning of the 2026 Southland Entertainer of the Year, bringing together Southland's premier music awards and Hall of Fame celebration in one unforgettable event.