At the World's Edge (AWE) chamber music festival
A two-week chamber music festival with seven programmes across the region, three of them at Te Atamira. Free extras include open rehearsals, an emerging artist showcase and an astronomy talk.
- when
- Sat, 3 Oct to Fri, 16 Oct 2026
- where
- Frankton
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Music
From At the World's Edge, official site, checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Sat, 3 Oct to Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 7:30pm (Fri 9 Oct); 2pm and 5pm (Sun 11 Oct) |
| Where | Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, Frankton |
| Cost | $70 adult, $25 student for the Te Atamira concerts; AWE+ community events free |
| Good with kids | Not aimed at children |
| Organiser | At the World's Edge (opens in a new tab) |
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Getting there
Frankton is 8 km from central Queenstown, about 15 min by car (Frankton Road (SH6A) along the lake). Without a car: Orbus routes 1, 4 and 5 from the Stanley Street hub, $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Routes and ride times: Frankton Hub by bus. Every Orbus fare is $2.50 with a Bee Card.
Around the same time
- The Adam Portraiture Awards 2026 exhibitionSat, 29 Aug to Mon, 9 Nov 2026 · Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, Frankton
- Outside Lines exhibitionThu, 10 Sept to Sun, 18 Oct 2026 · Lakes District Museum and Gallery, Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
- Cane and Horsehair: Global Odyssey concertThursday, 8 October 2026 · The Hills Golf Club, Arrowtown
- Glenorchy Spring Flower ShowSaturday, 10 October 2026 · Glenorchy Hall
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Source: At the World's Edge, official site, checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.