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Central Cinema - Coming up

  • Central Cinema - Coming up

Mon, 1 January 2024 - Tue, 31 December 2024 @ Daily.

To see the best films in our cosy cinema in central Alexandra go to

Clyde Cinema - Coming up

  • Clyde Cinema - Coming up

Mon, 1 January 2024 - Tue, 31 December 2024 @ Daily.

This lovely boutique cinema in Clyde offers a fine selection of up-to-date screenings in …

Roxburgh Cinema - Coming Up.

  • Roxburgh Cinema - Coming Up.

Mon, 1 January 2024 - Tue, 31 December 2024 @ Daily

Showing movies since 1897, the Roxburgh Cinema is one of the longest-running cinemas in …

Queenstown Arts Society - Laneway Showcase.

  • Queenstown Arts Society - Laneway Showcase.

Tue, 23 April 2024 - Tue, 31 December 2024

QAS Laneway Showcase 
This is a permanent exhibition space within the main foyer area …

Central Otago Art Society 2024 - Blossom Festival Exhibition.

  • Central Otago Art Society 2024 - Blossom Festival Exhibition.

The Central Otago Art Society Blossom Festival Exhibition is held annually in conjunction …

Alexandra Musical Society - "Showtime Rock 2 Opera".

  • Alexandra Musical Society - "Showtime Rock 2 Opera".

Join Alexandra Music Society as they showcase at least 30 songs from 19 separate …

Open Now! - Gone Potty.

  • Open Now! - Gone Potty.

Fri, 27 September 2024 - Tue, 31 December 2024 @ Daily but call first just in case!

Gone Potty is now open!

Bridget has recently returned to Central Otago and opened her new …

Artbay Gallery - Paul Martinson.

  • Artbay Gallery - Paul Martinson.

The works of Paul Martinson are both poetic and troubling. Primarily a realist, …

Hullabaloo Artists at Arrowtown.

  • Hullabaloo Artists at Arrowtown.

The picturesque town of Arrowtown is the setting for an exciting exhibition of work from …

Queenstown Art Society - Call for Artists "Lost in Hue".

  • Queenstown Art Society - Call for Artists "Lost in Hue".

The Queentown Art Society are currently calling for QAS members to submit work for our …

At the Worlds Edge Festival 2024.

  • At the Worlds Edge Festival 2024.

This year's festival commences with Dispersion, initiating the odyssey at Queenstown's …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery. “Geckos & Skinks – The Remarkable Lizards of Aotearoa” by Anna Yeoman.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery. “Geckos & Skinks – The Remarkable Lizards of Aotearoa” by Anna Yeoman.

Join us to celebrate the launch of "Geckos & Skinks – The Remarkable Lizards of …

Central Cinema - Manhattan Short Film Festival.

  • Central Cinema - Manhattan Short Film Festival.

Film lovers world-wide will unite in over 500 locations between September 26 - October 6 …

Hullabaloo Art Space - "Enlace" by Jennifer Hay.

  • Hullabaloo Art Space - "Enlace" by Jennifer Hay.

The crocheted copper wire sculptures and jewellery pieces in Jennifer Hay's latest …

A Baroque Evening - Music for Viola Da Gamba and Harpsichord.

  • A Baroque Evening - Music for Viola Da Gamba and Harpsichord.

Dunedin musician David Burchell and Auckland-based viol player Polly Sussex will be …

Cathy Irons. Douce Ambiance Southern Tour.

  • Cathy Irons. Douce Ambiance Southern Tour.

In this sparkling concert, talented violinist Cathy Irons teams up with top Christchurch …

Photography Workshop - People Photography.

  • Photography Workshop - People Photography.

Are you keen to create artistic portraits of your family, or aiming to take …

Open Now! - Rachel Hirabayashi Gallery + Emporium.

  • Open Now! - Rachel Hirabayashi Gallery + Emporium.

Sat, 12 October 2024 - Tue, 31 December 2024 @ Daily

Rachael Hirabayashi Gallery + Emporium is now open in the Heritage Precinct in Cromwell.

Central Cinema - "rangi tako/ clear skies".

  • Central Cinema - "rangi tako/ clear skies".

Mon, 14 October 2024 - Mon, 2 December 2024 @ Every Sunday at 12noon and every Monday at 5.30pm

A short film of stunning astrophotography timelapse.

An artistic collaboration between the …

Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: "Nye".

  • Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: "Nye".

Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life …

Central Otago Museums 100 Exhibition

  • Central Otago Museums 100 Exhibition

Thu, 17 October 2024 - Wed, 30 April 2025 @ Daily

Five museums across Central Otago have each selected 20 objects that tell fascinating …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - "Art and Poetry" by Michael Harlow.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - "Art and Poetry" by Michael Harlow.

“Art and Poetry” showcases the unique intersection of visual arts and poetry …

Central Otago Arts Trail 2024/25

  • Central Otago Arts Trail 2024/25

Thu, 24 October 2024 - Fri, 24 October 2025 @ Daily

The Central Otago Arts Trail is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the region's …

Resourceful Craft 2024 Workshops - Register Now.

  • Resourceful Craft 2024 Workshops - Register Now.

Resourceful Craft 2024 workshops are taught in Ōtepoti at Otago Polytechnic Te Kura …

Open Studio - Marion Vialade.

  • Open Studio - Marion Vialade.

Marion Vialade-Worch is opening her studio in Alexandra. Come along for a behind the …

Central Cinema - Met Opera: "Nabucco".

  • Central Cinema - Met Opera: "Nabucco".

Ancient Babylon comes to life in this classic Met staging of biblical proportions. …

Queenstown Writers Festival 2024

  • Queenstown Writers Festival 2024

The Queenstown Writers and Readers Festival Charitable Trust are thrilled to announce our …

The Cleveland National Art Awards - Applications Open

  • The Cleveland National Art Awards - Applications Open

Thu, 31 October 2024 - Fri, 24 January 2025

Applications are open now for The Otago Art Society: The Cleveland National Art …