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After Dark

Nightlife & Live Music

Gigs, DJs and what's on tonight — plus the regular weekly nights that keep Queenstown moving. For locals and visitors alike.

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Upcoming gigs & nights out

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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
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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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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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
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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Every week

Regular Nights

The venues that reliably have something on. Days and times are a guide — check with the venue before you head out.

World Bar

Town Centre

Tue–Sun

Quiz Tue, Silent Disco Wed, weekend DJs & acoustic Sun

1876

Town Centre

Wed–Sun

Live music Wed–Sun; DJs Fri & Sat from 8pm

Local

Town Centre

Tue & weekends

Live music & DJs from 5pm weekends; Karaoke Tue, Quiz Wed

Pub on Wharf

Waterfront

Thu–Sun

Live music after 8pm

Fork and Tap

Arrowtown

Wed (+ summer Sun)

Traditional Irish music Wed; garden-bar bands on summer Sundays

Yonder

Town Centre

Regular

Live music sessions & one-off gigs

Sherwood

Frankton Road

Regular

Live music & cultural events

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