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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 …

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 …

Hullabaloo Artists at Arrowtown.

  • Hullabaloo Artists at Arrowtown.

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

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".

A short film of stunning astrophotography timelapse.

An artistic collaboration between the …

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 …

Cromwell Farmers' and Craft Market.

  • Cromwell Farmers' and Craft Market.

Sun, 27 October 2024 - Sun, 6 April 2025 @ Sundays, 9am - 1pm.

Visit the Cromwell Farmers’ and Craft Market within the Cromwell Heritage …

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 …

Gallery 33 - "From Flower to Flower" by Bing Dawe.

  • Gallery 33 - "From Flower to Flower" by Bing Dawe.

Gallery Thirty Three Announces Highly Anticipated Bing Dawe Exhibition

Renowned New …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery. "Inspired by Clay" Pottery Exhibition

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery. "Inspired by Clay" Pottery Exhibition

This year the Alexandra Pottery Club is celebrating 60 years of 'potting'. Our club has …

Dan Costa Quartet

  • Dan Costa Quartet

In partnership with Chamber Music New Zealand, Arts Central presents the Dan Costa …

Central Otago Regional Orchestra - "The Hallowed Cello".

  • Central Otago Regional Orchestra - "The Hallowed Cello".

The macabre and a cello celebration forms the base of the Central Otago Regional …

Adam Hattaway and The Haunters - Ophir

  • Adam Hattaway and The Haunters - Ophir

Presented by Bad Gin Sanctuary & Leather Jacket Records
ADAM HATTAWAY'S 'HIGH HORSE' …

Central Cinema - Met Opera: "Les Contes d’Hoffmann".

  • Central Cinema - Met Opera: "Les Contes d’Hoffmann".

Offenbach’s fantastical opera kicks off the Metropolitan Opera’s season of …

Lakes District Museum - 30x30 Small Works Summer Exhibition.

  • Lakes District Museum - 30x30 Small Works Summer Exhibition.

Thu, 14 November 2024 - Sun, 26 January 2025 @ Daily

The third annual 30x30 Small Works Summer Exhibition at the Lakes District Museum. This …

Hullabaloo Art Space - "Dazwischen | In Between" by Eric Schusser.

  • Hullabaloo Art Space - "Dazwischen  |  In Between" by Eric Schusser.

Eric Schusser's latest exhibition focusses on dried flora and fauna from the …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - “To Travel" by Rachel Hirabayashi.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - “To Travel" by Rachel Hirabayashi.

Mon, 18 November 2024 - Mon, 30 December 2024 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

To travel is to engage in a visual feast.

It is the recalling of working in her sketchbook …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - "Soothing Springs".

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - "Soothing Springs".

Immerse yourself in an enchanting evening of music as three of New Zealand's rising …

Central Otago Regional Choir - "The Very Best Time of the Year".

  • Central Otago Regional Choir - "The Very Best Time of the Year".

The Central Otago Regional Choir conducted by Richard Madden accompanied by Alison Frude …

Alexandra Summer Markets

  • Alexandra Summer Markets

Sat, 23 November 2024 - Sat, 1 February 2025 @ 10am - 2pm

Weekly summer markets in Pioneer Park each Saturday.

Come along for music, food and craft …

The Festive Fete, Cromwell.

  • The Festive Fete, Cromwell.

Come explore a world of incredible products and hear the stories of the people who …

Call for proposals – Visiting Artist Programme.

  • Call for proposals – Visiting Artist Programme.

Mon, 25 November 2024 - Sun, 2 February 2025 @ Applications Open Now

The newly established Visiting Artist Programme of Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art …

Central Cinema - NT Live: "Frankenstein".

  • Central Cinema - NT Live: "Frankenstein".

Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), …

Cover to Cover 2024 - An evening with Jacqueline Bublitz and Kyle Mewburn.

  • Cover to Cover 2024 - An evening with Jacqueline Bublitz and Kyle Mewburn.

A highly anticipated and entertaining evening with two award-winning writers and good …