Exhibition AUG 29 - NOV 9, 2026 The Adam Portraiture Awards 2026 Free VENUE: Whakaari The Adam Portraiture Award is Aotearoa New Zealand's premier award for painted portraiture. Presented biennially by the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata, the award has become one of the country's most significant and anticipated art prizes.
Drop-in Sessions, Workshops SEP 2, 2026 QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda $30 + Booking Fee VENUE: Puāwai Join Queenstown Arts Society for classical figure drawing sessions guided by artist Kasia Hebda from Kasia Hebda Studio. Enhance your drawing skills and deepen your understanding of composition, line, mass, and texture through observational drawing with a life model. Book as you go. Classes run 6pm - 7:30pm. Please arrive 10mins before start time.
Drop-in Sessions SEP 7, 2026 Wriggle and Rhyme Free VENUE: Kapa Tahi Wriggle and Rhyme is a free weekly music and movement programme for ages 0 – 2, facilitated by Sunny Sky from EpicKids. Taking place on Mondays, there are two sessions available: 10am – 10:45am for Toddlers (Under-2s) and 11:00am – 11:45am for Babies.
Wellbeing SEP 23, 2026 Prenatal Yoga (From 13 Weeks) $18 per class, $75 for 5 classes VENUE: Kapa Rua Join Nadi Wellness founder Sandi Murphy for this gentle yet strengthening yoga series which combines mindful movement, functional preparation for birth, breathwork and relaxation.
Exhibition SEP 24 - OCT 21, 2026 Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories Free VENUE: Manaaki Nui Presented as part of Mīharo’s annual art awards and exhibition, Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories brings together artworks by tamariki and rangatahi from Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary education, alongside artists in Mīharo’s open 18–25-year-old category. The opening for the show and awards will be presented on Wednesday 23 September at 5.30pm - all are welcome to join.
Drop-in Sessions SEP 26, 2026 Saturday Arts Social Free VENUE: Puāwai 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 3 October, 10:30am.
Tamariki (kids) SEP 28 - OCT 9, 2026 September – October Holiday Programme 2026 $32 (Half day) $64 (Full day) VENUE: Mahi Tahi Our September-October Arts Holiday Programme is back with two weeks of hands-on creative adventures for tamariki aged 5–7 and 8–13. With classes running from Monday 28 September - Friday 9 October from 9am - Extended hours available.
Drop-in Sessions SEP 29, 2026 Wānaka Community Nights VENUE: Wānaka Community Hub We are bringing our popular Free Community Nights to Wānaka! Join us each month for a free, drop-in night to explore diverse creative forms like singing, drawing, dancing, writing, sewing, and more. All levels and ages welcome - no experience needed. Come along and have fun with us! Next event: Tuesday 29 September, 6:30pm - 8pm
Wellbeing SEP 30, 2026 Mums & Bubs Yoga (6 Weeks to Crawling) $18 per class, $75 for 5 classes VENUE: Kapa Rua Designed for mothers and babies from 6 weeks until crawling, these classes combine gentle postnatal yoga, breathwork and relaxation to rebuild strength, restore confidence and support emotional wellbeing.
Performance OCT 2, 2026 AWE+ Open Rehearsals VENUE: Te Atamira Join us at our open rehearsals anytime between 10am - 5pm, and experience the sights and sounds of our At the World's Edge Festival Artists deep within their performance preparation. Free to attend, no bookings required.
Performance OCT 4, 2026 Extra Lives – The Interactive Video Game Concert $25 adult, $15 concession VENUE: Puāwai Fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe, Extra Lives is a live interactive adventure where your choices shape the story and you are the main character. Runs for 60 minutes.
Performance OCT 5, 2026 AWE+ Scholars Showcase VENUE: Whakaari Celebrate the arrival of AWE 2026 into Tāhuna Queenstown with a free performance from the 2026 AWE Pettman Scholars Christine Jeon (cello) and Matthew Seinafo (piano) for this 45 minute showcase.
