Events Calendar

What's happening in Central Otago

LUMA 2023

Region: Queenstown
Dates: Thu, 1 June 2023 - Mon, 5 June 2023 @ Daily

  • LUMA 2023

LUMA is back - Lose yourself in our illuminated take-over of the Queenstown Gardens 1st - 5th of June. King's Birthday Weekend. After a hugely successful LUMA21, we return to the Gardens for a unique celebration of our alpine nightscape, including live music, illuminated art, sculpture, sonic environments, interactive performance, local eats and plenty of unexpected moments at every turn. LUMA is an award-winning sensory experience held over five nights on the shores of Lake Whakatipu, Queenstown, New Zealand. Kicking off Winter in style, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Get your crew together, pick your night and throw the switch.

For more information and to get tickets visit www.luma.nz

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May 2026

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Dunstan Drama Tour - Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death.

Wed, 29 April 2026 - Fri, 1 May 2026 @ Daily

Hullabaloo Art Space - New Works on Show.

Fri, 1 May 2026 - Sun, 31 May 2026 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

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Central Otago Regional Orchestra - Gravitas. (Arrowtown and Alexandra).

Sat, 2 May 2026 - Sun, 3 May 2026 @ Arrowtown, 2 [email protected]. Alexandra, 3 [email protected].

Central Otago Art Society - Folded Artists Books Workshop with Melissa Larsen.

Sat, 2 May 2026 @ 9.30am - 3.30pm

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Central Otago Regional Orchestra - Gravitas. (Arrowtown and Alexandra).

Sat, 2 May 2026 - Sun, 3 May 2026 @ Arrowtown, 2 [email protected]. Alexandra, 3 [email protected].

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Te Atamira - Open Call, Laneway Showcase 2026.

Mon, 4 May 2026 - Sun, 10 May 2026 @ Submissions Open Now!

Checketts McKay Short Story Competition - Open Now!

Mon, 4 May 2026 - Fri, 31 July 2026 @ Entries Open Now!

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Southland Art Foundation - Expressions of Interest, William Hodges Fellowship Residency.

Tue, 5 May 2026 - Wed, 20 May 2026 @ EOI close May 20th.

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Central Otago Regional Choir - A World of Song, from Sweden to Samoa (Alexandra, Arrowtown and Wanaka).

Fri, 8 May 2026 - Sun, 10 May 2026 @ Daily

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Remarkable Theatre - Pint Sized Plays, Bannockburn.

Sat, 9 May 2026 @ 2pm

Teviot District Museum & The Fashion Booth - Off the Sheep's Back.

Sat, 9 May 2026 @ 7pm

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Te Atamira - Open Call, Laneway Showcase 2026.

Mon, 4 May 2026 - Sun, 10 May 2026 @ Submissions Open Now!

Central Otago Regional Choir - A World of Song, from Sweden to Samoa (Alexandra, Arrowtown and Wanaka).

Fri, 8 May 2026 - Sun, 10 May 2026 @ Daily

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Art Assembly. Art Courses - May.

Mon, 11 May 2026 - Sun, 31 May 2026 @ Check dates and times.

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Rachel Hirabayashi Gallery & Emporium - Japanese Stab Binding Workshop.

Sun, 17 May 2026 @ 1 - 4pm.

Fine Thyme Theatre - Rush, Audition Info Night.

Sun, 17 May 2026 @ 5 - 7pm.

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Southland Art Foundation - Expressions of Interest, William Hodges Fellowship Residency.

Tue, 5 May 2026 - Wed, 20 May 2026 @ EOI close May 20th.

NZQA Top Art Exhibition 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 - Wed, 27 May 2026 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

Alexandra Musical Society - Stars In Their Eyes 2026.

Wed, 20 May 2026 - Sat, 23 May 2026

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Arts Central - Sean Kelly and the Super Eights.

Thu, 21 May 2026 @ 7.30pm

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Spain to the Americans.

Fri, 22 May 2026 @ 6pm

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Alexandra Musical Society - Stars In Their Eyes 2026.

Wed, 20 May 2026 - Sat, 23 May 2026

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Central Cinema - Met Opera: I Puritani.

Tue, 26 May 2026 @ 1pm

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NZQA Top Art Exhibition 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 - Wed, 27 May 2026 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

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Central Otago Art Society - Gouache Painting Workshop.

Sat, 30 May 2026 - Sun, 31 May 2026 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

Arts Central - ACE, Aspiring Chamber Ensemble - Fundraising Concert.

Sat, 30 May 2026 @ 7pm

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Hullabaloo Art Space - New Works on Show.

Fri, 1 May 2026 - Sun, 31 May 2026 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

Art Assembly. Art Courses - May.

Mon, 11 May 2026 - Sun, 31 May 2026 @ Check dates and times.

Central Otago Art Society - Gouache Painting Workshop.

Sat, 30 May 2026 - Sun, 31 May 2026 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

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