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.

All14 Tonight1 This Weekend5 Live Music14 DJs Free

This Weekend in Queenstown

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nightlife & Live Music

This Weekend in Queenstown

ASICS Shakeout Run

The Sherwood Shakeout with Team Makers

Songsmiths of the South

Race Recovery + Recharge

UFC 334: Gane v Hokit

Regular Nights

World Bar

1876

Local

Pub on Wharf

Fork and Tap

Yonder

Sherwood

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