# Events & Things To Do In Queenstown, Otago on 22nd October 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Queenstown, Otago on 22nd October 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 22nd October 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Queenstown

- **Event Name**: Wānaka Arts Labour Weekend Exhibition & Art Sale 2026
  - **Description**: The annual Labour Weekend Art Exhibition is returning 22 – 26 October 2026, at the Lake Wānaka Centre.

This much-loved exhibition is a highlight on the local arts calendar, drawing visitors from across the Upper Clutha and beyond to view and purchase ori
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:00 pm – Mon Oct 26 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/wānaka-arts-labour-weekend-exhibition-and-art-sale-2026/200030539517923
  - **Venue**: Lake Wanaka Centre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Serenade - Queenstown
  - **Description**: The NZSO brings a touch of spring to the deep South in this programme of sparkling gems from the Classical and Romantic repertoire.

Programme:
Andrée Andante Recitative
J Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1
Brahms Serenade No. 1

Sadly forgotten until the 1980s,
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/serenade-queenstown/200030564491750
  - **Venue**: Queenstown Memorial Centre
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Event Name**: Queer Quarterly Reads
  - **Description**: Join us on Thursday 22 October to discuss Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters.

Queer Quarterly Reads is held four times a year at the Wānaka Library. Reading of the featured novel is recommended but not vital to enjoy the discussion as we will discuss an
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 06:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/queer-quarterly-reads/200029684424413
  - **Venue**: Wānaka Library - Queenstown Lakes District Libraries
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- **Event Name**: Blue Door: The Musical - In Harmony - Tiny Room Concert
  - **Description**: No, we’ve not written a musical…But we have put together an evening of some of our favourite songs from the stage, wrapped up in the way only In Harmony Collective can.‘Blue Door: The Musical’ is our tongue-in-ch
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 am – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 06:30 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/blue-door-the-musical-in-harmony-tiny-room-concert/200030423685023
  - **Venue**: The Blue Door Bar
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, art, theatre, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Harakeke plant guard workshop- Queenstown Library- 22nd October
  - **Description**: Learn how to harvest harakeke/flax respectfully and weaving technique to make a simple plant guard.About this EventIn this workshop we'll cover how to harvest harakeke/flax respectfully and the weaving technique to make a
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/harakeke-plant-guard-workshop-queenstown-library-22nd-october/100001989350108727
  - **Venue**: Queenstown Lakes District Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops

## 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**: Truth - Deep Dark And Dangerous -2026  -Queenstown
  - **Description**: BIG one incoming QUEENSTOWN!!!About this Event-Truth-Kyber-Norman Foreman Kru-Optics-MatalaPowered by Prescription Audio.Sonic architects of songs with an emotional heft as heavy as the subw
  - **Venue**: The London
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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**: 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**: 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**: 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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- **Event Name**: Tavern Takeover Chapter II
  - **Description**: After a fun night in June, We are back for Board games & Warhammer - Drinks & Food from local legends, Altitude Brewery and Buzzstop CafeAbout this EventTomodachi's Tavern Takeover Chapter II
  - **Venue**: The Buzzstop Honey Centre & Cafe
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- **Event Name**: Electric Rush ft. Oliver Huntemann
  - **Description**: Always a pleasure to welcome back: Oliver Huntemann , a true techno legend with remixes for the likes of Chemical Brothers, Depeche Mode, Underworld (the list goes on) and playing around the world best clubs like: Watergate in Berlin, Warung in Brazil, Re
  - **Venue**: Queenstown, New Zealand
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** Wānaka Arts Labour Weekend Exhibition & Art Sale 2026 (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:00 pm at Lake Wanaka Centre), Serenade - Queenstown (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 07:30 pm at Queenstown Memorial Centre), Queer Quarterly Reads (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 pm at Wānaka Library - Queenstown Lakes District Libraries), Blue Door: The Musical - In Harmony - Tiny Room Concert (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 am at The Blue Door Bar), Harakeke plant guard workshop- Queenstown Library- 22nd October (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 pm at Queenstown Lakes District Library).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** Harakeke plant guard workshop- Queenstown Library- 22nd October (Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 pm at Queenstown Lakes District Library).
- **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 Lake Wanaka Centre, Queenstown Memorial Centre, Wānaka Library - Queenstown Lakes District Libraries.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Queenstown include Wanaka Arts, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Queer Quarterly Reads Wānaka.
- **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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