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MTB on Snow Championships
Featured
Fri, 25 Sept·Coronet Peak Ski Area

MTB on Snow Championships

As winter blankets the slopes of Coronet Peak in a pristine layer of snow, a new kind of excitement fills the crisp mountain air. On the 26 September 2026, daredevils and thrill-seekers alike gather f

Queenstown Marathon
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Sun, 1 Nov·Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Marathon

Take on the World's Most Beautiful Marathon this November. Run one of the most scenic marathon courses in the world through stunning Queenstown landscapes.

Kathryn Wilson Stilettos in the Vines
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Sat, 21 Nov·Ayrburn

Kathryn Wilson Stilettos in the Vines

Fashion, entertainment and fundraising with Kathryn Wilson at Ayrburn vineyard.

Motatapu
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Sat, 6 Mar·Wilcox Green, Arrowtown

Motatapu

The Motatapu is a bucket list trail running and mountain bike event with the following awesome events offering challenging yet achievable courses:

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Warbirds Over Wānaka
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Fri, 14 Apr·Wānaka Airport

Warbirds Over Wānaka

Warbirds Over Wānaka 2028 Waitlist

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September 2026

25
Fri

MTB on Snow Championships

Coronet Peak Ski Area

As winter blankets the slopes of Coronet Peak in a pristine layer of snow, a new kind of excitement fills the crisp mountain air. On the 26 September 2026, daredevils and thrill-seekers alike gather f

skiwinternzski
Fri, 25 Sept
25
Fri

ANC Slopestyle Cup

The Remarkables Ski Area

The Remarkables ANC Cup Slopestyle is part of the Snow Sports New Zealand Freestyle Series - a combination of events across New Zealand's best terrain parks aimed at finding the best freestyle skiers

skiwinternzski
Fri, 25 Sept
26
Sat

Oktoberfest Music at Searchlight Brewery

Instagram — @searchlightbrewery

Oktoberfest celebration featuring live music from The Mandates band followed by DJ Harv Lake. Great beer, food, and festivities all day.

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Sat, 26 Sept
27
Sun

Bear O'Clock with Crimson Badger

The Remarkables

Crimson Badger takes over the decks for spring après with DJ tunes. Try the new Ginger Bear flavour and enter the prize draw.

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Sun, 27 Sept
29
Tue

Exploring the Nature of Indian Ink with Merle Sea

Wānaka Community Hub

Free community arts night led by local artist Merle Sea. Explore Indian ink techniques with water in a playful, creative session. No experience needed.

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Tue, 29 Sept
30
Wed

Irish Trad Nights

Instagram — @theforkandtaparrowtown

Join us for Irish Trad Nights every Wednesday from 6pm featuring live traditional Irish music from Ceol Qtown.

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Wed, 30 Sept
30
Wed

At the World's Edge Festival of Chamber Music

Instagram — @teatamirawhakatipu

Multi-day chamber music festival featuring talented musicians performing evening concerts, open rehearsals, student showcases, and free talks at Te Atamira.

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Wed, 30 Sept
30
Wed

Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Odd Saint

A community breakfast event supporting breast cancer awareness and fundraising in Queenstown.

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Wed, 30 Sept

October 2026

3
Sat

Closing Day

Coronet Peak Ski Area

Join us as we say goodbye to our 2026 season!

skiwinternzski
Sat, 3 Oct
4
Sun

EXTRA LIVES - The Interactive Video Game Concert

Instagram — @teatamirawhakatipu

An audience RPG concert experience where you are the main character. Fresh from Edinburgh Fringe, created by LA musician Michael Kohl.

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Tickets
4
Sun

Extra Lives - The Interactive Video Game Concert

Instagram — @teatamirawhakatipu

World's first Audience RPG concert experience. Choose-your-own-adventure immersive theatrical adventure inspired by legendary console games of the 80s, 90s and 00s.

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Tickets
8
Thu

R&A & UCSA Pre-Tea Party

Ngaio Marsh Theatre, University of Canterbury

Pre-Tea Party featuring SIN & BROOK, DJ Special Guest, JOUSEY, NILEZ, and SWYFT. R18 event with UC Student ID required for students.

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Thu, 8 Oct
10
Sat

Closing Day

The Remarkables Ski Area

It’s time to send off the 2026 season in style - super sporty style, that is. Throw on your wildest kit and join us for one last lap, featuring the legendary pond skim and all the epic vibes.

skiwinternzski
Sat, 10 Oct
16
Fri

Louis Baker Headline Tour – Trouble Album

The Sherwood

Critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Louis Baker celebrates his second studio album 'Trouble' with a headline performance at Sherwood.

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Tickets
31
Sat

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Marathon

Experience a stunning running marathon through Queenstown's iconic lakefront paths and dramatic mountain backdrops, presented by ASICS.

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Sat, 31 Oct
31
Sat

NZ Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Marathon

Run through breathtaking New Zealand landscapes with lakeside views and unforgettable scenery. A marathon event presented by ASICS.

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Sat, 31 Oct
31
Sat

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Marathon

Run the world's most beautiful marathon with breathtaking mountain views and lakeside scenery. Presented by ASICS.

venue:queenstownmarathon
Sat, 31 Oct

November 2026

1
Sun

Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Marathon

Take on the World's Most Beautiful Marathon this November. Run one of the most scenic marathon courses in the world through stunning Queenstown landscapes.

venue:queenstownmarathon
Sun, 1 Nov
4
Wed

Queenstown Writers Festival 2026

Te Atamira, with sessions at the Queenstown and Frankton libraries$19 to $79, some sessions free

Four days of author conversations, live poetry, workshops and theatre, based at Te Atamira with sessions at the Queenstown and Frankton libraries.

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Tickets
13
Fri

The Lord of the Rings Marathon Experience

Queenstown

Marathon through Middle-earth filming locations.

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Fri, 13 Nov
21
Sat

Kathryn Wilson Stilettos in the Vines

Ayrburn

Fashion, entertainment and fundraising with Kathryn Wilson at Ayrburn vineyard.

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Tickets

March 2027

6
Sat

Motatapu

Wilcox Green, ArrowtownVarious

The Motatapu is a bucket list trail running and mountain bike event with the following awesome events offering challenging yet achievable courses:

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April 2028

14
Fri

Warbirds Over Wānaka

Wānaka AirportTicketed

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