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

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The North Face Frontier 2* and 4*
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Thu, 27 Aug·The Remarkables Ski Area

The North Face Frontier 2* and 4*

The North Face Frontier is the freeride event held at The Remarkables, Queenstown. Both the 2* and 4* events are on the Freeride World Qualifier circuit and provide top athletes with the opportunity t

RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour 2026 20th Anniversary
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Thu, 10 Sept·Dorothy Browns cinema, bar and bookstore

RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour 2026 20th Anniversary

20th anniversary screening of the world's premier fly fishing film tour.

TBC

MTB on Snow Championships
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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

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.

TBC

August 2026

12
Wed

Canadian Club Night Ski Party at Coronet Peak

Coronet Peak Ski Area

Canadian Club brings the party to Night Ski with DJ sets, giveaways, mini challenges, and on-snow fun under the lights.

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Wed, 12 Aug
13
Thu

Skin to Summit #5

Coronet Peak Ski Area

Climb to the peaks along with the sun, giving a whole new meaning to first tracks. Come along if you are keen to get into touring, enjoy BBQ, prizes and great company! Event sponsored by Small Planet.

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Thu, 13 Aug
14
Fri

Johnny and The Cashtones + Gina Malcolm and the Hollow Souls

The Sherwood

Johnny and The Cashtones kick off at 7:30pm, followed by Gina Malcolm and the Hollow Souls from 8:30pm playing originals and covers from First Rodeo.

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19
Wed

Snow Machine Festival 2026

The Remarkables & Coronet Peak

Mountain music festival — skiing by day, dancing by night.

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Wed, 19 Aug
20
Thu

TC Interfields

Treble Cone

Treble Cone's 2026 Interfields event, open to young athletes who hold a current SSNZ Alpine Membership.

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27
Thu

The North Face Frontier 2* and 4*

The Remarkables Ski Area

The North Face Frontier is the freeride event held at The Remarkables, Queenstown. Both the 2* and 4* events are on the Freeride World Qualifier circuit and provide top athletes with the opportunity t

skiwinternzski
Thu, 27 Aug
27
Thu

TC Banked Slalom

Treble Cone

The Jones Snowboards Banked slalom is 100% social but fiercely contested due to its long history within NZ.

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September 2026

1
Tue

Wānaka Ski Masters

Treble Cone

Wānaka's 2026 Ski Masters events return, with thrilling races for masters-aged skiers at both Cardrona and Treble Cone. Don’t miss the action!

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8
Tue

Snow Machine

Coronet Peak Ski Area

Snow Machine is back descended upon the breathtaking adventure capital of the world Queenstown in New Zealand’s South Island. This year it’s back with 5 days of adventure, shredding, après, parties an

skiwinternzski
Tue, 8 Sept
10
Thu

RISE Fly Fishing Film Tour 2026 20th Anniversary

Dorothy Browns cinema, bar and bookstoreTBC

20th anniversary screening of the world's premier fly fishing film tour.

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12
Sat

Burton Stash Gathering

The Remarkables Ski Area

Come enjoy a chill session on a custom park setup in the Southern Hemisphere's only Burton Stash park. There will be giveaways and lots of good times! Free to enter.

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Sat, 12 Sept
16
Wed

Quotemonster Debate - Queenstown

Sudima Queenstown Five MileTBC

High-energy debate event for advisers to challenge thinking and network.

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17
Thu

New Zealand Junior Freeride Tour

The Remarkables Ski Area

The best tiny shredders in NZ throw down at the New Zealand Junior Freeride competition at the Remarkables.

skiwinternzski
Thu, 17 Sept
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

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Fri, 25 Sept
30
Wed

Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Odd SaintTBC

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!

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Sat, 3 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
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.

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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.

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Sun, 1 Nov
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

AyrburnTBC

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

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