# Best Events & Things To Do Near Queenstown, OT Today | Events Around Queenstown, OT Today | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best things to do in Queenstown, Otago today! From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences, to delicious food and nightlife, there's something for everyone in Queenstown, Otago. Plan your visit now and make the most of your day in this vibrant and exciting city.
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## today Events in Queenstown

- **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
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  - **Date**: Wed May 27 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed May 27 2026 at 11:15 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/silent-disco-queenstowns-original/200030119605939
  - **Venue**: 12 Church Lane, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: State of Origin
  - **Description**: Experience all the action from State of Origin live and loud!

Game 1: Wednesday 27th May
Game 2: Wednesday 17th June
Game 3: Wednesday 8th July

Book your spot so you don’t miss out!
  - **Date**: Wed May 27 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed May 27 2026 at 01:45 pm (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: 41 Ballarat Street, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300
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- **Event Name**: Meet SARDA: The Dogs Behind Avalanche Rescue
  - **Description**: An opportunity to meet the teams and dogs behind avalanche search and rescue in Aotearoa.

Search and Rescue Dogs Avalanche (SARDA) is the official volunteer organisation providing avalanche dog teams across alpine environments throughout New Zealand. Thi
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  - **Date**: Wed May 27 2026 at 07:30 am – Wed May 27 2026 at 08:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/meet-sarda-the-dogs-behind-avalanche-rescue/200030108959840
  - **Venue**: 85 Beach St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: dog, workshops, nonprofit, volunteering
- **Event Name**: Take Kārara Cardrona River Clean Up
  - **Description**: Hosted by Te Kura o Take Kārara Enviro Kids

🗓 Tuesday 27 May
⏰ 12:30–1:30pm
📍 Cardrona River Ballantyne Road, opposite side to Wastebusters (look for the Wai Flags) 

Te Kura o Take Kārara Enviro Kids invite the community to a student‑led river clean‑up
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  - **Date**: Wed May 27 2026 at 02:30 am – Wed May 27 2026 at 03:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/take-kārara-cardrona-river-clean-up/200030068758031
  - **Venue**: Ballantyne Rd, Wanaka, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: kids, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Floorball Wednesday in Wanaka
  - **Description**: Floorball training on Wednesdays are back!!! Everyone welcome, bring your mates, housemates, family or dog 😉 What you need: your indoor running shoes and sports clothes, drink bottle and 5$.  We'll provide the rest! Pint or two afterwards most of the time
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  - **Date**: Wed May 27 2026 at 09:15 am – Wed May 27 2026 at 12:15 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/floorball-wednesday-in-wanaka/200030126569738
  - **Venue**: Wanaka Recreation Centre
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  - **Categories**: sports, workshops, dog
- **Event Name**: Script Read through
  - **Description**: Home, I'm Darling is our next exciting show. We'll have a casual read through of the script and 'meet' the characters. Come along and listen or participate.
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  - **Date**: Wed May 27 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/queenstown/script-read-through/200030068827956
  - **Venue**: Te Atamira
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- **Event Name**: Te Anau School PTA Meeting and AGM
  - **Description**: The Te Anau School PTA is holding our annual AGM, all welcome! 

📝 Wednesday 27th May 2026
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 Lakefront Lounge @ Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

The PTA take part in fundraising to support our kids at school by subsidising travel and purch
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  - **Date**: Wed May 27 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas
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## Trending Events in Queenstown

- **Event Name**: Rhythm and Alps 2026
  - **Description**: This is New Years at its Peak.

Rhythm and Alps returns in 2026. One of Aotearoa's longest running and most iconic multi-day music festivals, R&A takes place annually from 29-31 December in the stunning Cardrona Valley near Wānaka. Join the thousands
  - **Venue**: Robrosa Station, Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka, New Zealand 9382
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- **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**: Motatapu
  - **Description**: New Zealand's bucket-list event for runners, walkers, mountain bikers and ebikers from 7 years old to... as old as you like!
Held on one epic day, it is your one chance a year to experience the breathtaking high country terrain and traverse the Motatapu,
  - **Venue**: Arrowtown
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- **Event Name**: Wānaka A&P Show
  - **Description**: Join us in celebrating rural at the Wānaka A&P Show, one of New Zealand's largest agricultural, pastoral and community events! March 12-13, Wānaka NZ
  - **Venue**: 15 McDougall St, Wanaka 9305, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Thunderdonk Whisky Presents: In The Lane
  - **Description**: 🚨 WINTER KICK OFF! IN THE LANE! 🚨
We are gearing up to kick off winter the right way. 

Big ol' cheers to Thunderdonk, saddle up for an almighty takeover IN THE LANE in Searle Lane and Church Lane. 

World Bar
Face2Face 360 style 
Ben Lock and Grzly 

Rhi
  - **Venue**: Searle Ln, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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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**: NZ Mountain Film Festival - Queenstown
  - **Description**: If you love adventure, the NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival is for you. Our films will inspire and entertain you with epic tales of travel and exploration from every corner of the globe.

Programme released and tickets on sale 19 May. 

https://mounta
  - **Venue**: Queenstown Memorial Centre
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- **Event Name**: Queenstown Mardi Gras 2026: Matariki Long Weekend
  - **Description**: New Zealand’s biggest dress up party Mardi Gras for 2026 and this year is set to be one of the biggest yet.
Dates are locked for 2026, with July 4th in Ohakune and July 11th in Queenstown. Start pulling the crew together, line up the flights or the road t
  - **Venue**: Events Centre, Queenstown
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top today events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** SILENT DISCO - QUEENSTOWN'S ORIGINAL (Wed May 27 2026 at 11:00 am at 12 Church Lane, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300), State of Origin (Wed May 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at 41 Ballarat Street, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300), Meet SARDA: The Dogs Behind Avalanche Rescue (Wed May 27 2026 at 07:30 am at 85 Beach St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand), Take Kārara Cardrona River Clean Up (Wed May 27 2026 at 02:30 am at Ballantyne Rd, Wanaka, New Zealand), Floorball Wednesday in Wanaka (Wed May 27 2026 at 09:15 am at Wanaka Recreation Centre).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Queenstown today May 27, 2026?
  - **A:** SILENT DISCO - QUEENSTOWN'S ORIGINAL (Wed May 27 2026 at 11:00 am at 12 Church Lane, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300), State of Origin (Wed May 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at 41 Ballarat Street, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300), Meet SARDA: The Dogs Behind Avalanche Rescue (Wed May 27 2026 at 07:30 am at 85 Beach St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand), Take Kārara Cardrona River Clean Up (Wed May 27 2026 at 02:30 am at Ballantyne Rd, Wanaka, New Zealand), Floorball Wednesday in Wanaka (Wed May 27 2026 at 09:15 am at Wanaka Recreation Centre).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Queenstown in May 2026?
  - **A:** SILENT DISCO - QUEENSTOWN'S ORIGINAL (Wed May 27 2026 at 11:00 am at 12 Church Lane, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300), State of Origin (Wed May 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at 41 Ballarat Street, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300), Meet SARDA: The Dogs Behind Avalanche Rescue (Wed May 27 2026 at 07:30 am at 85 Beach St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand), Take Kārara Cardrona River Clean Up (Wed May 27 2026 at 02:30 am at Ballantyne Rd, Wanaka, New Zealand), Floorball Wednesday in Wanaka (Wed May 27 2026 at 09:15 am at Wanaka Recreation Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find today events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming today 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 today 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 today events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Queenstown include 12 Church Lane, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300, 41 Ballarat Street, Queenstown, New Zealand 9300, 85 Beach St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Queenstown include The World Bar Queenstown, Walter's Tavern, Mountain Club.
- **Q**: Are there any online today events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many today 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 today events in Queenstown?
  - **A:** Follow the today category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new today events are listed in Queenstown.

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