Festivals & Events

There is always something on in Queenstown, whether it be the main events like the Queenstown Winter Festival, the Queenstown Bike Festival and the Summerdaze Festival or the one-day events like the Queenstown Marathon or Motatapu Race. The event calendar is jam packed all year round with loads of great things to get involved in, so check out what's on in Queenstown while you are in town and get amongst it!

Pink Star Walk Queenstown

13th Oct 2019

Be a pink star & walk for breast cancer!

Join the first ever Queenstown Pink Star Walk to raise funds for breast cancer research, patient support and breast education.

The Pink Star Walk events celebrate survivors, remember...more

Queenstown International Marathon

18th Nov 2019

Yes it's coming back for it's 6th year in 2019!

Queenstown Marathon is a new international running festival incorporating 42km, 21km, 10km and 3km kids run options.

Set between the backdrop of the world renowned Crown...more

Macpac Motatapu 2020

14th Mar 2020 - 15th Mar 2020

NEW ZEALAND'S ICONIC OFF ROAD SPORTING EVENT

The Motatapu is New Zealand's iconic off road sporting event. From humble beginnings in 2005, the event has grown from 1000 competitors for two events to over 4000 across six events.

The...more

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow

10th Apr 2020 - 12th Apr 2020

Celebrating Over 30 Years of Warbirds!

Come and join us for three days of thrilling entertainment at Warbirds Over Wanaka in Wanaka, New Zealand.

In The Air

This airshow you will see some extraordinary flying...more

Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival

16th Apr 2020 - 20th Apr 2020

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE AUTUMN IN THE WAKATIPU!

Get ready for 5 days of festival favourites over the ANZAC long weekend. Celebrating the 36th year of the festival the 2020 events will include the iconic Market Day &...more