# Events & Things To Do In Queenstown, Otago on 28th August 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Queenstown, Otago on 28th August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Queenstown, Otago on 28th August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Queenstown

- **Event Name**: Photography Workshop
  - **Description**: Get ready for a huge weekend of learning and photography! We already have three confirmed speakers — Will Patino, Doug Thorne and Megan Graham — photographers at the top of their game and all proud Te Anau locals. We’re also hoping to confirm one more hig
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 03:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/photography-workshop/200030164282256
  - **Venue**: Te Anau
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  - **Categories**: photography, workshops, art
- **Event Name**: 🎶 Anna McKean Live at Wānaka Brew Bar 🎶
  - **Description**: 🎶 Anna McKean Live at Wānaka Brew Bar 🎶

Join us in welcoming a familiar face to the Wānaka Brew Bar stage! After sharing her talent at our Open Mic Nights, Anna McKean is stepping into the spotlight for her first solo performance with us on Friday, Augus
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/anna-mckean-live-at-wānaka-brew-bar/200030226717745
  - **Venue**: 80 Ardmore street, Wanaka, New Zealand 9305
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, open-mic, country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: POETRY ON TAP
  - **Description**: The Fiordland Creative Writing Collective and the Redcliff present: POETRY ON TAP. 

Join us at the Redcliff on Friday 28th August at 8pm to celebrate National Poetry Day with an open mic. Free entry. Come for the poems, stay for a pint! Or vice versa.
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/poetry-on-tap/200030454680453
  - **Venue**: Redcliff Bar and Restaurant
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic

## Trending Events in Queenstown

- **Event Name**: Snow Machine Queenstown 2026
  - **Description**: Kia Ora. 🇳🇿

Snow Machine returns to Queenstown 8-13th September 2026.

Joining us for a Fergburger, aprés and a shred is.....:

FULL LINEUP

[A-Z] CHET FAKER | KANINE | NINAJIRACHI | NORA EN PURE | ORKESTRATED | RESTRICTED

[A-Z] DANNY RANTS | GROOVE CIT
  - **Venue**: Queenstown New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Southern Lakes Ultra
  - **Description**: � Southern Lakes Ultra – New Zealand ��
If multi-day ultras in jaw-dropping landscapes are your thing, this one deserves a spot on your radar.

Southern Lakes Ultra is a 7-day / 6-stage ultra through the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps — open to runn
  - **Venue**: Queenstown New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Snow Machine Festival 2026 in Queenstown
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Nora En Pure LIVE at Multiple Venues on Thursday, September 10, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Nora En Pure is coming to Multiple Venues on Thursday, September
  - **Venue**: Multiple Venues
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- **Event Name**: Gin Fest Arrowtown | 6 February 2027
  - **Description**: Join us for the 5th year of Gin Fest Arrowtown.

Gin Fest Arrowtown returns in 2027 for another epic day of spirits, cocktails, live music, food, and community.

Still all about gin, but now also featuring vodka, whisky & rum cocktails from 15+ distil
  - **Venue**: Arrowtown
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- **Event Name**: Strange Goods Preloved Fashion Market
  - **Description**: Join us for Queenstown's biggest pop-up preloved fashion event, the Strange Goods Market.

🐒  30+ local vendors bringing you the very best in vintage, secondhand, and quality brands - from womenswear, menswear, and kids clothing to shoes and accessories.
  - **Venue**: 33 Buckingham St, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Wilson Dixon & Paul Douglas - The Cabin Fever Comedy Tour Wanaka
  - **Description**: Winters are a drag and Wilson Dixon and Paul Douglas have got a mean case of CABIN FEVER. Although they’ve been in different cabins, they’re pooling resources to alleviate their afflictions, bringing their award winning comedy to some of the coolest spots
  - **Venue**: Rhyme X Reason Brewery
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- **Event Name**: SILENT DISCO - QUEENSTOWN'S ORIGINAL
  - **Description**: Join us at The World Bar every Wednesday hosting Queenstown's one and only Silent Disco 🪩

🚦3 channels
🎧3 djs 
💸Free entry always
📅Every. Single. Wednesday.
⏰From 9pm till late (ya might want your 'call-in-sick' excuse ready for Thursday morn?)

Because w
  - **Venue**: 12 Church Lane, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300
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- **Event Name**: Queenstown Block Party
  - **Description**: Southern Events & Summit Touring teaming up to present annual Queenstown Block Party 2026!About this EventSouthern Events & Summit Touring are bringing Dunedin and Queenstown's finest DJ's for a mid-semester hiss.
  - **Venue**: Yonder & World Bar
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- **Event Name**: Winter Market Series - Spring Fling market
  - **Description**: Join us to welcome Spring! 
With stalls, live music, a great community vibe, hot food & drinks, craft products & regional delights, there is something for everyone!
Come and relax, enjoy the mellow vibes and outstanding 360° mountain views over a
  - **Venue**: Hawthorne Drive, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** Photography Workshop (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Te Anau), 🎶 Anna McKean Live at Wānaka Brew Bar 🎶 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at 80 Ardmore street, Wanaka, New Zealand 9305), POETRY ON TAP (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at Redcliff Bar and Restaurant).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Queenstown in August 2026?
  - **A:** Photography Workshop (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Te Anau), 🎶 Anna McKean Live at Wānaka Brew Bar 🎶 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at 80 Ardmore street, Wanaka, New Zealand 9305), POETRY ON TAP (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at Redcliff Bar and Restaurant).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Queenstown on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Queenstown include Te Anau, 80 Ardmore street, Wanaka, New Zealand 9305, Redcliff Bar and Restaurant.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Queenstown include Chris Watson, Wanaka Brew Bar, Sara Litchfield.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Queenstown.

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