Events Calendar

What's happening in Central Otago

October 2016

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Central Cinema - Manhattan Short Film Festival

Saturday

Sat, 1 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

Jazz Trio at 1789 Wine & Jazz Bar

Saturday

Sat, 1 October 2016 @ 8.30 - midnight

Amiria Grenell & Holly Arrowsmith - Queenstown

Sat, 1 October 2016 @ 8pm

Across the Bridge at Bannockburn 2016

Sunday

Sat, 1 October 2016

'E' Brass Quintet - Cromwell

Sat, 1 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

Speargrass Inn - Coming up

Sat, 1 October 2016

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Central Otago Art Society - Blossom Festival Art Exhibition 2016

Thu, 22 September 2016 - Sun, 2 October 2016

Night 'n Day Rainbow Run

Sun, 2 October 2016 @ 11am

Central Cinema - Manhattan Short Film Festival

Sunday

Sun, 2 October 2016 @ 5pm

Bannockburn Bud Burst Festival 2016

Sun, 2 October 2016 @ 2pm - 7pm

Across the Bridge at Bannockburn 2016

Sunday

Sun, 2 October 2016

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Amiria Grenell & Holly Arrowsmith - Wanaka

Mon, 3 October 2016 @ 8pm

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Recycle to Upcycle Exhibition

Fri, 2 September 2016 - Tue, 4 October 2016

Lakes District Museum - Eyes of Vanuatu Exhibition

Fri, 9 September 2016 - Tue, 4 October 2016

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The Chillingham Voices

Wed, 5 October 2016 @ 7pm

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Queenstown Art Centre - Showcase Exhibition

Fri, 7 October 2016 - Fri, 18 November 2016

Mt Pisa Station Story - Cromwell

Fri, 7 October 2016 @ 5.30 - 8.30pm

Queenstown Art Society - Artists Showcase Exhibition

Fri, 7 October 2016 - Tue, 18 October 2016

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Hullabaloo - Andi Regan

Sun, 18 September 2016 - Sat, 8 October 2016

Jazz Trio at 1789 Wine & Jazz Bar

Saturday

Sat, 8 October 2016 @ 8.30 - midnight

Tottle Trio

Sat, 8 October 2016 @ 7pm

The Kugels - Albertown

Sat, 8 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

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Hullabaloo - Gail de Jong

Sun, 9 October 2016 - Sun, 30 October 2016

Central Cinema - This Giant Papier Mache Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy

Sun, 9 October 2016 @ 2pm

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Beyond The Barricade - Wanaka

Friday

Fri, 14 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

Trashion Show 2016

Fri, 14 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

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Gimmerburn District Dance

Sat, 15 October 2016 @ 8pm till late

Jazz Trio at 1789 Wine & Jazz Bar

Saturday

Sat, 15 October 2016 @ 8.30 - midnight

Beyond The Barricade - Wanaka

Saturday

Sat, 15 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

The Remarkables Carnival

Sat, 15 October 2016 @ 10am - 2pm

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ODT Looks at 60 Years of Blossom Festival

Fri, 23 September 2016 - Sun, 16 October 2016

Central Stories Art Gallery & Museum - SoReal Exhibition: Walk & Talk

Sun, 16 October 2016 @ 2.30pm

Beyond The Barricade - Queenstown

Sun, 16 October 2016 @ 4pm

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Queenstown Art Society - Artists Showcase Exhibition

Fri, 7 October 2016 - Tue, 18 October 2016

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Central Stories Art Exhibition - SoReal

Wed, 7 September 2016 - Wed, 19 October 2016 @ 10am - 4pm

Central Stories Art Gallery & Museum - Book Launch & Poetry Reading

Wed, 19 October 2016 @ 5.30pm

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Queenstown Jazzfest 2016

Friday

Fri, 21 October 2016

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Don McGlashan & Shayne Carter

Sat, 22 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

Queenstown Jazzfest 2016

Saturday

Sat, 22 October 2016

Jazz Trio at 1789 Wine & Jazz Bar

Saturday

Sat, 22 October 2016

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Chatto Creek Tavern - The Gator Boys

Sun, 23 October 2016 @ 2pm - 6pm

Queenstown Jazzfest 2016

Sunday

Sun, 23 October 2016

Alexandra Basin Winegrowers New Releases Tasting

Sun, 23 October 2016 @ 1 - 4pm

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Artbay Gallery - Cheree Te Orangaroa Downes

Tue, 25 October 2016 - Wed, 9 November 2016

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Alexandra Musical Society Competitions 2016

Friday

Fri, 28 October 2016

Barnaby Weir and Friends - Queenstown

Fri, 28 October 2016 @ 8pm

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Alexandra Musical Society Competitions 2016

Saturday

Sat, 29 October 2016

Jillian Sullivan - Book Launch

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 5.30pm

Alexandra Light Party

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 4 - 7pm

Jazz Trio at 1789 Wine & Jazz Bar

Saturday

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 8.30 - midnight

Barnaby Weir and Friends - Rippon

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 5pm

Fine Thyme Theatre Company - Flagons and Foxtrots

Saturday

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

Central Stories Art Gallery & Museum - Wanaka 8

Sat, 29 October 2016 - Sun, 27 November 2016

Circus of Horrors - A Halloween Cabaret

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 8.30pm

Trick or Treat

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 2pm

Thyme Festival 2016

Sat, 29 October 2016 - Sun, 6 November 2016

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Hullabaloo - Gail de Jong

Sun, 9 October 2016 - Sun, 30 October 2016

Alexandra Musical Society Competitions 2016

Sunday

Sun, 30 October 2016

Fine Thyme Theatre Company - Flagons and Foxtrots

Sunday

Sun, 30 October 2016 @ 2pm

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Fine Thyme Theatre Company - Flagons and Foxtrots

Monday

Mon, 31 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

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Central Stories Art Exhibition - SoReal

  • Central Stories Art Exhibition - SoReal

Wed, 7 September 2016 - Wed, 19 October 2016 @ 10am - 4pm

SoReal is an art exhibition by Sean Boyd and is a celebration of an artist's imagination. …

ODT Looks at 60 Years of Blossom Festival

  • ODT Looks at 60 Years of Blossom Festival

Fri, 23 September 2016 - Sun, 16 October 2016

ODT Looks at 60 Years of Blossom Festival - 80 images sourced from ODT photo files …

Queenstown Art Centre - Showcase Exhibition

  • Queenstown Art Centre - Showcase Exhibition

Fri, 7 October 2016 - Fri, 18 November 2016

Come and check out our 'Artists Showcase Exhibition' featuring a variety of wonderful …

Queenstown Art Society - Artists Showcase Exhibition

  • Queenstown Art Society - Artists Showcase Exhibition

Fri, 7 October 2016 - Tue, 18 October 2016

A group show of some members work.

Hullabaloo - Gail de Jong

  • Hullabaloo - Gail de Jong

Sun, 9 October 2016 - Sun, 30 October 2016

Location, location, location

Our place, Central Otago has become prime real estate. More …

Beyond The Barricade - Wanaka

  • Beyond The Barricade - Wanaka

Fri, 14 October 2016 - Sat, 15 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

The UK’s favourite musical theatre concert - Beyond the Barricade -makes its debut …

Trashion Show 2016

  • Trashion Show 2016

Fri, 14 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

This is your chance to come along and see what individuals and businesses in and around …

Gimmerburn District Dance

  • Gimmerburn District Dance

Sat, 15 October 2016 @ 8pm till late

Come along and kick up your heels at a good old fashioned night out, an awesome band has …

Jazz Trio at 1789 Wine & Jazz Bar

  • Jazz Trio at 1789 Wine & Jazz Bar

Sat, 1 October 2016 - Sat, 8 October 2016 @ 8.30 - midnight

Well known Central Otago musicians 'Richardson Jazz' have a regular gig at Sofitel …

The Remarkables Carnival

  • The Remarkables Carnival

Sat, 15 October 2016 @ 10am - 2pm

The Remarkables Carnival is a unique event - it is Queenstown's only car display and …

Central Stories Art Gallery & Museum - SoReal Exhibition: Walk & Talk

  • Central Stories Art Gallery & Museum - SoReal Exhibition: Walk & Talk

Sun, 16 October 2016 @ 2.30pm

SoReal Exhibition: Walk & Talk

Hear Sean Boyd talk about what inspires him to make …

Beyond The Barricade - Queenstown

  • Beyond The Barricade - Queenstown

Sun, 16 October 2016 @ 4pm

The UK’s favourite musical theatre concert - Beyond the Barricade -makes its debut …

Central Stories Art Gallery & Museum - Book Launch & Poetry Reading

  • Central Stories Art Gallery & Museum - Book Launch & Poetry Reading

Wed, 19 October 2016 @ 5.30pm

Join us for refreshments and to hear Michael Harlow read from his latest collection of …

Queenstown Jazzfest 2016

  • Queenstown Jazzfest 2016

Fri, 21 October 2016 - Sat, 22 October 2016

2016 Queenstown JazzFest - Friday 21st to Monday 24th October. 4 days of fantastic music, …

Don McGlashan & Shayne Carter

  • Don McGlashan & Shayne Carter

Sat, 22 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

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Chatto Creek Tavern - The Gator Boys

  • Chatto Creek Tavern - The Gator Boys

Sun, 23 October 2016 @ 2pm - 6pm

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Alexandra Basin Winegrowers New Releases Tasting

  • Alexandra Basin Winegrowers New Releases Tasting

Sun, 23 October 2016 @ 1 - 4pm

Labour Weekend Sunday is an exciting time in Central Otago as we hold the annual …

Artbay Gallery - Cheree Te Orangaroa Downes

  • Artbay Gallery - Cheree Te Orangaroa Downes

Tue, 25 October 2016 - Wed, 9 November 2016

Artbay Gallery opens its brand new exhibition space in the new Marine Parade building, …

Alexandra Musical Society Competitions 2016

  • Alexandra Musical Society Competitions 2016

Fri, 28 October 2016 - Sat, 29 October 2016

This weekend is our annual Competitions Festival. Come on down and support our young …

Barnaby Weir and Friends - Queenstown

  • Barnaby Weir and Friends - Queenstown

Fri, 28 October 2016 @ 8pm

Barnaby Weir & Friends (The Black Seeds/Fly My Pretties).

Come join iconic New …

Jillian Sullivan - Book Launch

  • Jillian Sullivan - Book Launch

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 5.30pm

Jillian has written a memoir of building a new life, and a strawbale home, in Central …

Alexandra Light Party

  • Alexandra Light Party

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 4 - 7pm

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Barnaby Weir and Friends - Rippon

  • Barnaby Weir and Friends - Rippon

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 5pm

Barnaby Weir & Friends (The Black Seeds/Fly My Pretties).

Come join iconic New …

Fine Thyme Theatre Company - Flagons and Foxtrots

  • Fine Thyme Theatre Company - Flagons and Foxtrots

Sat, 29 October 2016 - Sun, 30 October 2016 @ 7.30pm

Flagons & Foxtrots by Alison Quimby & Ross Gumbley is coming to the Cromwell …

Central Stories Art Gallery & Museum - Wanaka 8

  • Central Stories Art Gallery & Museum - Wanaka 8

Sat, 29 October 2016 - Sun, 27 November 2016

Wanaka 8 is an exhibition featuring eight notable Wanaka artists.

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Circus of Horrors - A Halloween Cabaret

  • Circus of Horrors - A Halloween Cabaret

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 8.30pm

Rollicking Entertainment (Battle of the Bastards, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, The Dunstan …

Trick or Treat

  • Trick or Treat

Sat, 29 October 2016 @ 2pm

It's Halloween. Prepare yourself for gross stunts, mind-blowing magic, and spooky circus …

Thyme Festival 2016

  • Thyme Festival 2016

Sat, 29 October 2016 - Sun, 6 November 2016

Thyme Festival originated from a community desire to celebrate the beauty of the …