Art Festivals by City
| Dunedin | Queenstown | Wanaka |
Biennial art festival set against the backdrop of Lake Wanaka; showcases theatre, dance, music, local, national & international cuisine, works of eminent writers, artists and photographers; next festival to be held from 24-29 April 2007
Otago festival of the arts in Dunedin, Otago held once in two years; next one to be held from 3-12 October 2008
3 Queenstown International Jazz Festival
Annual festival held in Queenstown (in its 26th year now); has free workshops from leading jazz exponents, master classes from top international tutors, themed events, ticketed concerts and free gigs in 20 different venues in the town
Festival of dance & music organised by New Edinburgh Folk Club in Dunedin, Otago at Waiora Scout Club; has four days of concerts, acoustic and folk music, entertainment, workshops etc; is a self catering camping festival
5 Rippon Open Air Festival 2008
Biannual music festival to be next held at Rippon Vineyard, Lake Wanaka on 2 February 2008