TE ATAMIRA is Tāhuna Queenstown's community arts and cultural space in the heart of the Whakatipu region of Aotearoa
New Zealand.

Te Atamira offers a wide-ranging programme of exhibitions, workshops, classes, performances, events and talks designed for everyone to be creative, every day.

We have 22 purpose-built spaces, including an art gallery, dance studios, performance spaces, a recording studio, music teaching and rehearsal rooms, a pottery studio, art workshop and a community project space.

Te Atamira, which means platform or stage in te reo Māori, strives to be a place for all to practice, produce, experience, participate in and be inspired by the arts.

ABOUT US

In Bathing, Bask
considers how spaces can act as a supportive environment for stimming, sensory processing and soothing the nervous system.

13 Apr

The Best Camera is the One You Have With You - Phone Photography with Scott Kennedy

WHAT’S ON

Exhibition

Drop-in Sessions

Nov 14

Dec 31, 2025

Love Notes by Ed Cruikshank

Free

Venue:

FOYER

This interactive project invites you to write a message of love and send it to the world, in a specially made interactive artwork.

Drop-in Sessions

May 10

Dec 19, 2025

Saturday Arts Social is a multi-arts programme and morning tea designed for our 60+ community. We gather every Saturday morning for a broad programme of events including concerts, art workshops, dance/movement classes and artist talks. Next event: Saturday 10 May, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Workshops + Classes

Drop-in Sessions

May 13

Dec 9, 2025

Community Draw

FREE

Venue:

PUĀWAI

Join us with sketchbook and pencil in hand for Community Draw, on the second Tuesday of every month. No experience necessary - come along and embrace the joy of different approaches to drawing. Next event: Tuesday 13 May 2025, 6:30pm - 8pm

Dance

Workshops + Classes

Drop-in Sessions

May 20

Dec 16, 2025

Community Dance

Free

Venue:

PUĀWAI

Calling all dance enthusiasts and rhythmic explorers, on the third Tuesday of every month! Join us for a dance class - open to all levels and ages, no RSVP required, just drop in and let's dance! Next event: Tuesday 20 May, 7pm - 8pm

Drop-in Sessions

Workshops + Classes

Jun 3

Dec 2, 2025

Community Sing

FREE

Venue:

TE ATAMIRA

Bring your voice and join us for Community Sing, on the first Tuesday of every month. No need to read music or sing in key – just come and experience the joy of singing, and singing with others. Next event: Tuesday 3 June 2025, 7pm - 8pm

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