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Queenstown events and what is on this week, rebuilt every Thursday.

Queenstown, Arrowtown and Wānaka: everything on this week, 22 to 28 October, checked against council and venue listings and refreshed every Thursday.

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This weekend

Six picks for Saturday and Sunday

  1. The Queenstown Art Show

    Sat 24 10am to 5pm · Sun 25 10am to 5pmQueenstown Events Centre, Joe O'Connell Drive

    It's an art show over Labour Weekend, a celebration of art set in Queenstown.

    From $10

  2. Fiona & The Glow with Tom Maxwell | Sherwood | Queenstown

    Sat 24 7pm to 10pm554 Frankton Road, Queenstown 9300

    A music event featuring a blend of blues, folk, shoegaze and indie rock.

  3. The Farmhouse Fresca Ball

    Sun 25 4pm to 10pmThe Farmhouse

    A dance party with better drinks, food and music for a grown-up formal vibe.

  4. Ziptrek Locals' Day

    Sun 25 10am to 7pmZiptrek Ecotours - Base Station

    A charity day of adventure and community in the trees, supporting a local family service.

  5. Salt Water Criminals - 'Sit Tight Spin Out' Tour / Arrowtown

    Sat 24 from 8pmThe Blue Door Bar

    A live music tour presenting thoughtful alt-rock and power pop from Tamaki.

  6. Walk Into Light: Nature, Wellbeing & Connection at Sunrise

    Sat 24 7am to 11amLake Hayes Pavillion

    A mindfulness event with a gentle sunrise community walk beside Lake Hayes.

On now

The Adam Portraiture Awards 2026

Te Atamira. An exhibition showcasing Aotearoa's premier award for contemporary painted portraiture. On until Monday 9 November.

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