Discover what's on in Queenstown
Within this dramatic landscape resides an eclectic community of artists, artisans, musicians and athletes hosting a full calendar of events in Queenstown year round, from the Winter Games NZ and Sotheby's Realty Queenstown Marathon, to Winter Pride and the New Zealand Golf Open. Whether you love hunting out the hidden gems, keeping the whole family entertained or immersing yourself in epic events, there’s everything from farmers markets and gallery openings, to music festivals and open mic nights.
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Discover what's on in Queenstown while you're here.
Ayrburn presents the Jordan Luck Band
The Jordan Luck Band are thrilled to be closing off Ayrburn’s summer of music on Saturday 29th…
Routeburn Classic
The Routeburn Classic is an iconic ‘adventure run’ along New Zealand’s renowned Routeburn Track…
Whakatipu Music Festival 2025
- Apr 18, 2025 - Apr 21, 2025
Easter Weekend 2025 promises to be another festival event, rich in musical celebrations in a very…
Arrowtown Autumn Festival
- Apr 24, 2025 - Apr 27, 2025
The Arrowtown Autumn Festival, proudly brought to you by Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen, is an…
The Big Bike Film Night 2025 - Queenstown
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best short cycling films from around the…
Queenstown Event Information
Give Back to our place VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Volunteering at community events is a great way to connect with locals, meet like minded people and give back on your visit to Queenstown.
QMTBC Wednesday Night Digs
Grab your bike and join the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club each week for their Wednesday Night Digs!…
Community Nursery Volunteering
The Whakatipu Reforestation Trust’s Community Nursery is the heart of their operations. Each year…
Autumn "Arrowtown Beech Party" Planting Day
Come and help the Arrowtown Choppers plant 3000 native Beech and Totara on the slopes above Bush…
Community Planting Day, Slope Hill Reserve
Community Native Tree Planting Day - Slope Hill Reserve We invite our entire community to join us at…
Discover events further afield
The regions surrounding Queenstown also host a range of wonderful events year round, from the Alexandra Blossom Festival to Ripe - Wanaka Food & Wine Festival, and events on and off the mountain.
Explore what's on in Lake Wānaka and Central Otago.