Events Calendar

What's happening in Central Otago

December 2024

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Central Cinema - "rangi tako/ clear skies".

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

Artbay Gallery - Virut 2024.

Mon, 2 December 2024 - Fri, 31 January 2025 @ 11am - 5pm, 7days

Artbay Gallery - Group Exhibition. Dec 2024 - Jan 2025.

Mon, 2 December 2024 - Fri, 31 January 2025 @ 10am - 5pm Daily

Black Rabbit Cafe Exhibition Series - Sue Ellen Boag.

Mon, 2 December 2024 - Fri, 31 January 2025 @ Daily

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Fine Thyme Theatre - Christmas Community Sing.

Wed, 4 December 2024 @ 7pm - 8pm

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Gallery 33 - Summer Series 2024/25.

Fri, 6 December 2024 - Fri, 31 January 2025 @ Daily

2024 Maniototo Christmas Festival.

Fri, 6 December 2024 @ 4.30 - 7.30pm

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

Sun, 17 November 2024 - Sat, 7 December 2024 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

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Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: "The Motive and the Cue".

Tue, 10 December 2024 - Sun, 15 December 2024 @ Dec 10th at 2pm. Dec 15th at 5pm.

Jolendale Park Christmas Trail.

Tue, 10 December 2024 - Tue, 31 December 2024 @ Daily

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Arrowtown Creative Arts Society - Save the Date.

Thu, 12 December 2024

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Christmas Artisan Market.

Sat, 14 December 2024 @ 10am - 2pm

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Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: "The Motive and the Cue".

Tue, 10 December 2024 - Sun, 15 December 2024 @ Dec 10th at 2pm. Dec 15th at 5pm.

Orchard Garden and Cafe - "The Colours of Music".

Sun, 15 December 2024 @ 12 - 2pm

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Central Cinema - Met Opera: "Grounded".

Tue, 17 December 2024 @ 1pm

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Nexus: Connecting Art Communities Through Collaboration

Sat, 21 December 2024 - Sun, 26 January 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

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Hunt for History - The Museums Passport Challenge.

Wed, 25 December 2024 - Wed, 30 April 2025 @ Daily

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

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

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Central Cinema - Coming up.

Central Cinema - Coming Up

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

Clyde Cinema - Coming up.

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

Roxburgh Cinema - Coming Up.

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

Queenstown Arts Society - Laneway Showcase.

Tue, 23 April 2024 - Tue, 31 December 2024

Open Now! - Gone Potty.

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

Open Now! - Rachel Hirabayashi Gallery + Emporium.

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

Jolendale Park Christmas Trail.

Tue, 10 December 2024 - Tue, 31 December 2024 @ Daily

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Current Events

Central Cinema - Coming up.

  • Central Cinema - Coming up.

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

Clyde Cinema - Coming up.

  • Clyde Cinema - Coming up.

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

Roxburgh Cinema - Coming Up.

  • Roxburgh Cinema - Coming Up.

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.

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

Open Now! - Gone Potty.

  • Open Now! - Gone Potty.

Gone Potty is now open!

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

Open Now! - Rachel Hirabayashi Gallery + Emporium.

  • Open Now! - Rachel Hirabayashi Gallery + Emporium.

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

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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 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 …

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 …

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.

To travel is to engage in a visual feast.

It is the recalling of working in her sketchbook …

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 …

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 …

Artbay Gallery - Virut 2024.

  • Artbay Gallery - Virut 2024.

Mon, 2 December 2024 - Fri, 31 January 2025 @ 11am - 5pm, 7days

Born in 1980 in Bangkok, Thailand, Virut Panchabuse emerged as a prominent figure in the …

Artbay Gallery - Group Exhibition. Dec 2024 - Jan 2025.

  • Artbay Gallery - Group Exhibition. Dec 2024 - Jan 2025.

Mon, 2 December 2024 - Fri, 31 January 2025 @ 10am - 5pm Daily

Artbay Gallery houses an evolving collection of contemporary artwork by renowned national …

Black Rabbit Cafe Exhibition Series - Sue Ellen Boag.

  • Black Rabbit Cafe Exhibition Series - Sue Ellen Boag.

Mon, 2 December 2024 - Fri, 31 January 2025 @ Daily

A successful commercial photographer she put her camera away ten years ago and now, in …

Fine Thyme Theatre - Christmas Community Sing.

  • Fine Thyme Theatre - Christmas Community Sing.

Fine Thyme would like to invite you to their Christmas Community Sing. Join them for a …

Gallery 33 - Summer Series 2024/25.

  • Gallery 33 - Summer Series 2024/25.

Fri, 6 December 2024 - Fri, 31 January 2025 @ Daily

Gallery thirty three is proud to present our annual Summer Series exhibition, showcasing …

2024 Maniototo Christmas Festival.

  • 2024 Maniototo Christmas Festival.

Late night shopping for all

 Market Stalls on Charlemont

Santa's Grotto at the ISITE

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Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: "The Motive and the Cue".

  • Central Cinema - National Theatre Live: "The Motive and the Cue".

Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as …

Jolendale Park Christmas Trail.

  • Jolendale Park Christmas Trail.

Come and experience a magical 1.3km Christmas trail filled with festive cheer and …

Arrowtown Creative Arts Society - Save the Date.

  • Arrowtown Creative Arts Society - Save the Date.

The Arrowtown Creative Arts Society is excited to announce our second Art Before Dark …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Christmas Artisan Market.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Christmas Artisan Market.

Located at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery in conjunction with the outside markets …

Orchard Garden and Cafe - "The Colours of Music".

  • Orchard Garden and Cafe - "The Colours of Music".

Join singer/songwriter Liz Conway and visual artist Marion Worch at the Orchard Garden …

Central Cinema - Met Opera: "Grounded".

  • Central Cinema - Met Opera: "Grounded".

Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded …

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Nexus: Connecting Art Communities Through Collaboration

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Nexus: Connecting Art Communities Through Collaboration

Sat, 21 December 2024 - Sun, 26 January 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily

Prepare to be captivated by the Nexus art exhibition, a remarkable collaboration between …

Hunt for History - The Museums Passport Challenge.

  • Hunt for History - The Museums Passport Challenge.

Wed, 25 December 2024 - Wed, 30 April 2025 @ Daily

Following the successful launch of the 'Central Otago in 100 Objects Exhibition', the …