The Queenstown Art Show
A large Labour Weekend art exhibition and sale of work by New Zealand artists, with an R18 preview and opening night on the Friday and three public days.
- when
- Fri, 23 Oct to Mon, 26 Oct 2026
- where
- Frankton
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Arts
From Art Show Ticketing, Queenstown tickets, checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Fri, 23 Oct to Mon, 26 Oct 2026, Public days 10am to 5pm; opening night Fri 7:30pm to 10:30pm |
| Where | Queenstown Events Centre, Frankton |
| Cost | Weekend pass $10 (free for 16 and under with an adult); opening night $38; VIP preview $95 |
| Good with kids | Yes |
| Organiser | The Art Show (Queenstown) (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
- At the World's Edge (AWE) chamber music festivalSat, 3 Oct to Fri, 16 Oct 2026 · Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, Frankton
- La Coupe des Montagnes adult ice hockey tournamentWed, 14 Oct to Sun, 18 Oct 2026 · Queenstown Ice Arena
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Source: Art Show Ticketing, Queenstown tickets, 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.