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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

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

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
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
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
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
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

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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