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Queenstown Lakes Creative & Culture Hui
Region: Queenstown
Dates: Thu, 12 June 2025 - Sun, 15 June 2025 @ Daily
Presented by Three Lakes Cultural Trust in partnership with QLDC and supported by Creative New Zealand, this four-day hui brings together artists, cultural practitioners, creative entrepreneurs, funders, and community leaders to explore how creativity and culture can drive sustainable careers, thriving communities, and a stronger regional economy.
What’s on offer:
Business focused Inspiring panels, talks, and keynotes
Hands-on FREE workshops (June 13–14)
A dynamic community night hosted by School House Studios (June 14)
And on Sunday 15 June: a self-guided Open Studios & Creative Trails Day across Queenstown and WÄnaka — where local artists, galleries and cultural spaces open their doors to the public.
It’s a great opportunity for locals and visitors alike to connect with the creative talent flourishing in our district.
You can find the full programme and event details here:
https://www.threelakesculturaltrust.co.nz/creative-and-culture-hui
https://www.threelakesculturaltrust.co.nz/creative-and-culture-hui/openstudiosandcreativetrails
Location
June 2025
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - "With their Busy Needles" Otago Southland Embroidery Regional Exhibition.Mon, 5 May 2025 - Tue, 3 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily. | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
22 | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Colossal Squid: Freaky Features! Te NgÅ« Tipua: NgÄ WÄhanga Weriweri! 2025Tue, 6 May 2025 - Mon, 23 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily. | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | Central Stories - "Between Sittings" by Jen Olson.Thu, 1 May 2025 - Mon, 30 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily. |