The Extravaganza Fair, The Extravaganza Fair - Wanaka
Your Queenstown week, 5 to 11 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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The Extravaganza Fair
A travelling fair with market stalls, arts, crafts, food, music and kids' shows.
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The Extravaganza Fair - Wanaka
A travelling fair with grassroots charm, vintage flair, music and kids' shows.
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L.A.B, Sir Dave Dobbyn & Taylah
A special one off concert featuring L.A.B, Sir Dave Dobbyn and Taylah.
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Writing After the Booker Prize: Shehan Karunatilaka
The 2022 Booker Prize winner discusses writing and his award winning book.
From $19
More events this week
Day by day
Friday, 6 November 2026
From Asia to Aotearoa with Charlotte Glennie
Te Atamira - Pūawai, 1pm to 2pm. The journalist discusses her memoir of foreign correspondence in Asia. From $19.
Life’s A Bowl of Cereal: Dick Hubbard
Te Atamira - Pūawai, 2.30pm to 3.30pm. The former Auckland mayor and local discusses his lively, big hearted memoir. From $19.
Saturday, 7 November 2026
120 Warren Street, Wanaka, 10am to 1pm. A community gala with games, stalls, a silent auction, BBQ and bouncy castle.
The Taniwha, Fatherhood and Identity: Tihema Baker
Te Atamira - Whakaari, 1pm to 2pm. The author discusses his novel about fatherhood, identity and mental health. From $19.
Te Atamira - Pūawai, 1pm to 2pm. The investigative journalist discusses his new book about New Zealand politics. $20.
The Legacy of Te Pahi: The Chief and The Empire
Te Atamira - Pūawai, 4pm to 5pm. A discussion about the new book telling the story of rangatira Te Pahi. From $21.
Portrait of a Modern Man: Breton Dukes’ Party Boy
Te Atamira - Whakaari, 4pm to 5pm. The author discusses his novel about a man faltering in midlife. From $19.
What Were You Thinking? Nathan Wallis
Te Atamira - Pūawai, 9am to 10am. The neuroscience educator discusses his new book on brain development. From $19.
Children’s Workshop: Story Prompts For Young Writers
Te Atamira - Mahi Tahi, 9am to 10am. An interactive storymaking workshop for children aged 5 and up.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Inside the Criminal Justice System: Asher Emanuel
Te Atamira - Pūawai, 1pm to 2pm. The author discusses his book about navigating the criminal justice system. From $19.
Female Friendship with Megan Nicol Reed
Te Atamira - Whakaari, 1pm to 2pm. The author discusses her new novel about female friendship and desire. From $19.
Te Atamira - Pūawai, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. The former Shihad frontman discusses his unflinching memoir. $34.
On now
The Adam Portraiture Awards 2026
Te Atamira. An exhibition of Aotearoa's premier award for painted portraiture. On until Monday 9 November.
Burning Issues by Martin Hill and Philippa Jones
Te Atamira. An exhibition of environmental art focussed on the ecological climate crisis. On until Monday 30 November.
Porter Gallery. A photographic exhibition exploring the abstract beauty of Aotearoa. On until Monday 30 November.
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