Queenstown Salsa Festival
19 - 22 September 2024
The Queenstown Salsa Festival features workshops with some of New Zealand and Australia's top instructors, spectacular performances and epic parties – a fun-filled electrifying party for dancers of all levels.
Queenstown Salsa Festival. Image: Federico Pagola
The Remarkables Market
Every Saturday from 28 September 2024
The Remarkables Market is the place to discover Queenstown's best locally-made food, handmade crafts and fresh produce. Located in a large red barn, framed by the Remarkables mountain range, the market is the perfect spring Saturday morning excursion.
The team at the Remarkables Market have a hefty goal of becoming New Zealand's first zero-waste market. Their convenient mug library means you don't have to remember a reusable cup. Pack your picnic basket and check out the Remarkables Market every Saturday from 9am-2pm.
The Remarkables Market, Frankton
At The World's Edge Festival
5 - 18 October 2024
At The World's Edge is a classical music festival inspired by spectacular sounds against majestic scapes. The festival spans six programmes across Queenstown, Wānaka, Bannockburn and Cromwell, each exploring the many dimensions, influences and perspectives at play within a composer’s musical identity.
Glenorchy Gravel Grind
12 October 2024
Gear up for the ultimate gravel bike adventure in the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps - the Glenorchy Gravel Grind where riders of all levels can choose their path to challenge.
Tackle the full throttle of The Century Grind, a 160 kilometre epic adventure that conquers all four gravel roads, pushing limits against the backdrop of the Southern Alps, Lake Whakatipu, Dart and Rees Rivers. For those looking for a challenge without a full day in the hurt locker, enter the Twin Rivers Ride, an 86 kilometre journey through the Dart and Rees Valleys. For more of a cruise, opt for the Paradise Dash, a 37 kilometre scenic ride along the iconic Paradise Road, blending scenic beauty into this family and e-bike friendly adventure.
Glenorchy Gravel Grind
Queenstown Writers Festival
1 - 3 November 2024
The Queenstown Writers Festival brings readers together over a shared love for stories, kupu and kōrero. Held over three days at Te Atamira, this year’s festival will be the biggest yet with 20 visiting writers, including non-fiction writers, poets, novelists, children’s writers, Kiwi icons, and literary legends. Get excited for writing workshops, a book launch, panel discussions, a writing competition and the return of the popular Sampler Session featuring local writers.
New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon
16 November 2024
The 'World’s Most Beautiful Marathon' incorporates 42.2km, 21km and 10km events and a 2.2km kids run option. The course takes in the best highlights of the Queenstown Lakes region on mostly hard-packed cycle trails. Afterwards, celebrate your achievements at one of Queenstown's restaurants or bars.
The event supports Queenstown Trails, with a portion of your entry fee going towards a $30,000 donation to the charitable trust that helps maintain and develop trails throughout our region. There's the option to add a personal donation when registering. To find out more or to secure your spot, see here.
The New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon
Plan your Queenstown local experience
Stay a bit longer to experience all Queenstown has to offer this spring – find ways to immerse yourself in Queenstown’s natural beauty and connect with the locals in our 6-day travel itinerary.
As you explore Queenstown, share your experiences with us on Instagram by tagging #QueenstownLive.