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Markets, festivals, live music, community gatherings, and seasonal events across the Queenstown region.

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

Kathryn Wilson Stilettos in the Vines

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

Motatapu
Featured
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:

Various

Warbirds Over Wānaka
Featured
Fri, 14 Apr·Wānaka Airport

Warbirds Over Wānaka

Warbirds Over Wānaka 2028 Waitlist

Ticketed

November 2026

10
Tue

Community Draw: Sketch a 1967 Ford Mustang

Learn to render a classic 1967 Ford Mustang using alcohol-based markers. Discover techniques for chrome, metal, wood finishes, shading, and colour work. Free, hands-on workshop for all skill levels.

live-music
Tue, 10 Nov
11
Wed

ZERODE Thick Thursdays Round 2

Queenstown Mountain Bike Club

Mountain bike racing event. Round 2 of ZERODE Thick Thursdays series on McNearly Gnarly trail.

live-music
Tickets
12
Thu

Dini - Where Do Broken Hearts Go? Part 2

Dini returns with Where Do Broken Hearts Go? - Part 2 of the Jasmine Rice Saga: The Love Story. Expect music, storytelling and unexpected twists.

live-music
Tickets
13
Fri

ASICS Shakeout Run

Queenstown Gardens

A 20–30 minute run suitable for all paces ahead of the Queenstown Marathon, with spot prizes and refreshments. Free event for registered participants.

live-music
Tickets
13
Fri

The Sherwood Shakeout with Team Makers

The Sherwood

Pre-race shakeout event with Team Makers for Marathon Weekend runners. Features stretching and good vibes to settle pre-race nerves.

live-music
Fri, 13 Nov
14
Sat

The Lord of the Rings Marathon Experience

Queenstown

Marathon through Middle-earth filming locations.

runningmarathonlotr
Sat, 14 Nov
14
Sat

NZ Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Recreation Ground (finish)

Four distances, from the 2.2km Kids Run to the full 42km, all finishing at the Queenstown Recreation Ground. Saturday 14 November 2026.

runningmarathonsport
Tickets
14
Sat

Songsmiths of the South

Local musicians showcase original songs inspired by the Whakatipu Basin's mountains, lakes, rivers and forests. A celebration of place-born music.

live-music
Tickets
14
Sat

Race Recovery + Recharge

The Sherwood

Post-race recovery and recharge event for Marathon Weekend. Includes post-race recovery, rest space, and refreshments for runners and supporters.

live-music
Sat, 14 Nov
15
Sun

UFC 334: Gane v Hokit

Watch UFC 334 featuring Gane v Hokit live on screen at The Ballarat. High-octane fighting action from 3pm.

live-music
Sun, 15 Nov
21
Sat

Kathryn Wilson Stilettos in the Vines

Ayrburn

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

fashionfundraiserwine
Tickets
28
Sat

QMTBC Gravity Race – Downhill Racing at Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond, Queenstown

Grade 5–6 downhill race with practice, seeding and race runs. Multiple age and gender categories from U15 to Vintage (40+). Entry $75 members, $100 non-members.

live-music
Tickets
30
Mon

Burning Issues – Martin Hill & Philippa Jones

Exhibition of temporary sculptures and photography exploring ecological and climate crisis by environmental artists Martin Hill and Philippa Jones, part of the Creative Spaces Project.

live-music
Mon, 30 Nov

December 2026

20
Sun

Chase & Status at Rhythm & Alps

Chase & Status perform at Rhythm & Alps as part of their summer gig lineup. Electric live performance in Queenstown.

live-music
Sun, 20 Dec

February 2027

7
Sun

The Fork & Tap's 13th Annual Spud Competition

Grand Weigh In for The Fork & Tap's 13th Annual Spud Competition. Compete for prizes in Total Weight, Most Spuds, Heaviest Spud and Wooden Spoon categories. All surplus spuds donated to Baskets of Ble

live-music
Sun, 7 Feb
19
Fri

The Ayrburn Classic 2027

A weekend festival of motoring featuring incredible cars, unrivalled hospitality and exceptional entertainment. Early bird tickets available until 31 October 2026.

live-music
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:

trail runningmountain bikingwalking
Tickets

April 2027

2
Fri

Sovereignty Summit 2027

Coronet PeakNZ$890 to NZ$4,450 (save 5–10% paying in bitcoin)

A two-day Bitcoin conference at Coronet Peak exploring money, health, food, family and freedom — headlined by Jeff Booth and Efrat Fenigson.

bitcoinconferencesovereignty
Tickets
17
Sat

ymt Market Day

Arrowtown Autumn Festival

ymt Market Day at the 2027 Arrowtown Autumn Festival, featuring fun activities and stalls for kids and families.

live-music
Sat, 17 Apr

April 2028

14
Fri

Warbirds Over Wānaka

Wānaka AirportTicketed

Warbirds Over Wānaka 2028 Waitlist

Tickets

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