Events Calendar

Every Wednesday is quiz night at one of Queenstown's best venues - Lokal Kitchen and Bar! Kicking off at 7pm, the quiz offers five rounds of big-screen trivia that's not too hard, not too easy, but includes content ...

Widely regarded as one of our greatest living painters, 'Close to Home' offers a rare and comprehensive view of Sir Grahame Sydney's enduring contribution to New Zealand art. We are delighted to bring his first solo ...

Duelling Pianos at 1876. Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 9pm, two pianists go head-to-head in a high-energy showdown packed with some of the biggest songs ever written. From pop anthems to guilty ...

Every Thursday is quiz night at one of Wanaka's best venues - Brew Bar! Kicking off at 7pm, the quiz offers five rounds of big-screen trivia that's not too hard, not too easy, but includes content that relates to you ...

A night of outrageous stand up comedy at an amazing location. Irelands own Shane mulvey is Queenstowns resident "craic dealer" and he has put together a stacked line up show featuring some of otagos funniest ...

Come join us for the weekly ritual on a Tuesday night at Walter's Tavern (formerly Pig & Whistle), where you and your crew will negotiate five rounds of amazing trivia with Gee Quiz. Your team's street cred, life ...

Join us for FRISKY QUEENSTOWN | THE BIG CHILL WEEKEND FRISKY is bringing its infamous energy to Queenstown for a WINTER OLYMPICS SPORTSWEAR party on Saturday, 5 September - 10PM - 4AM. Expect big vibes, incredible ...

New to town? Looking to meet new people? Or just searching for your place to belong? Step into Nooks & Crannies, a space to connect, unwind, dance, and discover your own little corner of the night. Find a cosy ...

Rinsed: Inertia (NZ) Drum and Bass duo Inertia joins some of Queenstown’s finest selectors for Rinsed's final instalment of the winter season at Yonder. Dan & Alex have been making waves over the last few ...

Saturday mornings are made for creativity. Shut the world out, if only for a while. Forget the bills. Ditch the doomscrolling. Opt out of the worldly world, and create a world of your own. Immerse yourself in you, ...

To celebrate the launch of the Queenstown Writers Festival 2026 programme, two renowned New Zealand journalists will share stories from their recent memoirs during an afternoon of entertaining and insightful ...

Naomi Arnold is bringing her popular travel writing workshop to Queenstown. Participants will learn how to put on a reporter’s hat and observe, capture, and write about the people and places around them and then ...

Social Media for Business Workshop Social media can feel overwhelming when you're running a small business. This relaxed, hands-on session covers the basics of: Facebook, Instagram and Google Business Profile. ...

The road warriors are back for their 6th national tour and they're closing out the Peace Trilogy in style. Three years, three EPs, and Big Sima and Boomtown show no signs of slowing down. The Price Of Peace EP Release ...

Nockie’s Palette Wines invites you to an extraordinary Art Meets Wine event on Saturday, 12 September 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM. Join us for an intimate, guided walking tour through the breathtaking Giverny Garden, ...

Pride After Dark: blacklight. disco. sensual. mayhem. Some nights are meant for the archives. This is one of them. Pride After Dark returns to rewrite the rules of the evening. We are pulling the curtains, turning up ...

Ready to strengthen your relationship? Join the Getting the Love You Want Couples Workshop for a supportive, practical weekend designed to help you reconnect, communicate more effectively, and move forward together. ...

Learn NZ Sign Language for Beginners - 6 Week Course Explore the culture and community behind NZ Sign Language while learning the fundamentals. Start with everyday phrases like “Hello,” “Kia ...

Award-winning musician and composer John Rae blends music from his Scottish heritage with contemporary jazz, including acoustic renditions of pieces like Robert Burns’ Banks and Braes (named “track of the year” by ...