2026-08-29 The Adam Portraiture Awards 2026 The Adam Portraiture Awards 2026 August 29 at 9:00 am - November 9 at 5:00 pm The Adam Portraiture Awards 2026 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. Free
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wriggle and Rhyme August 31 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wriggle and Rhyme 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. Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda September 2 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda 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. $30 + Booking Fee
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wriggle and Rhyme September 7 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wriggle and Rhyme 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. Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda September 9 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda 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. $30 + Booking Fee
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wriggle and Rhyme September 14 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wriggle and Rhyme 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. Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda September 16 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda 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. $30 + Booking Fee
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wriggle and Rhyme September 21 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Wriggle and Rhyme 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. Free
10:00 am - 11:00 am Prenatal Yoga (From 13 Weeks) September 23 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Prenatal Yoga (From 13 Weeks) Join Nadi Wellness founder Sandi Murphy for this gentle yet strengthening yoga series which combines mindful movement, functional preparation for birth, breathwork and relaxation. $18 per class, $75 for 5 classes
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda September 23 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm QAS Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda 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. $30 + Booking Fee
2026-09-24 Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories 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. Free
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday Arts Social September 26 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday Arts Social 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. Free
2026-09-24 Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
2026-09-28 September – October Holiday Programme 2026 September – October Holiday Programme 2026 September 28 at 9:00 am - October 9 at 5:00 pm September – October Holiday Programme 2026 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. $32 (Half day) $64 (Full day)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wānaka Community Nights September 29 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wānaka Community Nights 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
10:00 am - 11:00 am Prenatal Yoga (From 13 Weeks) September 30 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am Prenatal Yoga (From 13 Weeks) Join Nadi Wellness founder Sandi Murphy for this gentle yet strengthening yoga series which combines mindful movement, functional preparation for birth, breathwork and relaxation. $18 per class, $75 for 5 classes
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Mums & Bubs Yoga (6 Weeks to Crawling) September 30 at 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Mums & Bubs Yoga (6 Weeks to Crawling) 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. $18 per class, $75 for 5 classes
10:00 am - 5:00 pm AWE+ Open Rehearsals October 2 at 10:00 am - 5:00 pm AWE+ Open Rehearsals 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.
10:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday Arts Social October 3 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday Arts Social 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. Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Extra Lives – The Interactive Video Game Concert October 4 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Extra Lives – The Interactive Video Game Concert 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. $25 adult, $15 concession
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
September 24 at 9:00 am - October 21 at 5:00 pm Mīharo: Legends of Our Lands – Our People, Our Places, Our Stories
