Events in Queenstown

Queenstown's event calendar is packed with festivals and entertainment year round.

Discover events big and small in Queenstown with a complete guide to the destination's best attractions.

The Winter Games NZSotheby's Realty Queenstown MarathonLuma Southern Light Project and New Zealand Golf Open are just some of the fantastic events hosted in Queenstown. Big or small, sporting, music or family-friendly, you’ll find great events in Queenstown all set amongst a spectacular lake and alpine backdrop.

 

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Featured Events

31 Dec
events Music 31 Dec 2024

Queenstown New Year's Eve Fireworks

Bring in 2025 by joining us for the Queenstown New Year fireworks and celebrate with a bang! Our New...

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18 Jan
events Music 18 Jan 2025

Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert - Queenstown

Greenstone Entertainment are proud to present the return of the Summer Concert Tour to the stunning...

01 Feb
events Food & Drink 01 Feb 2025

Gin Fest Arrowtown

Gin Fest Arrowtown, returns in February for another unforgettable day of gin, music and community....

15 Feb
events Biking 15 Feb 2025

Natural Selection Bike Aotearoa New Zealand

NST Bike Aotearoa New Zealand will feature the world’s best freeride mountain bikers charging...

27 Feb
events Sporting 27 Feb 2025

New Zealand Open

The 104th edition of the iconic New Zealand Open is set to take place once again at the majestic...

01 Mar
events Biking 01 Mar 2025

The Motatapu

This is a bucket list event with stunning courses offering challenging yet achievable distances for...

 

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June - August

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September - November

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Discover events further afield

The regions surrounding Queenstown also hold a plethora 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.