March has officially arrived, and with it a crisp reminder that autumn is officially in the air and there’s arts and culture to be celebrated. That’s why we’ve pulled together a raft of what’s on March events happening across the district - from live music to jewellery-making workshops and all the creativity in between, there’s something for everyone.

We’ve pulled together a few arts and culture events for you below, but there’s even more happening on our What’s On page. Head over there to find out what’s on in March near you.

Explore Art + Creativity

Try a jewellery-making workshop, join an African Dance Class, or flex your writing skills with a Creative Writing Workshop in Queenstown. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned pro, our creative workshops and classes have something for everyone. Explore art and creativity in Queenstown and Wānaka today.

Workshops and Classes

 Let your creative juices flow with these art workshops and classes this March. 

• Make a Ring: Jewellery Workshop  |  Wānaka  |  Sat 9 Mar
  Try your hand at creating your own rings with this fun jewellery-making workshop in Wānaka.
  
  
• African Dance Classes  |  Queenstown  |  Wed 13 Mar
  Celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of Africa with an African Dance Class in Queenstown, delving into the rhythmic and expressive movements deeply rooted in African traditions.
  
  
• Creative Writing Workshop: Poetry  |  Queenstown  |  Sat 16 Mar
  Why do we write poetry? How is a poem like a refuge? This Creative Writing Workshop in Queenstown will explore all of that, and more. 

Exhibitions

• John Reynolds: The Moon and the Flowers  |  Queenstown  |  Sat 16 Mar
  Starkwhite Queenstown welcomes John Reynolds back to reflect upon his exhibition The Moon and the Flowers with a thought-provoking artist talk.

Explore Live Music

Looking for March live music in Queenstown, Wānaka, and surrounds? We’ve got you covered. Explore live music, candlelight concerts, rock music, live music concerts, and so much more. Here’s a quick glimpse of the local music happening in our district this month.

• PRINS - Live Music at Yonder  |  Queenstown  |  Fri 15 Mar
  New Zealand’s latest pop phenomenon, PRINS, is back from her incredible, four-continent world tour with unmissable DNB music in Queenstown.
  
  
• Genre Fluid  |  Arrowtown  |  Wed 20 Mar
  Enjoy the best of live music in Arrowtown with Genre Fluid, a Nelson-based duo performing a combination of high-energy rock, funk anthems, and improvised acts. Groove and be moved.
  
  
• Blue Door By Candlelight - Musings from a Sad Mad Modern World |  Arrowtown  |  Thu 21 Mar
  Experience the Blue Door Bar like never before, with a relaxed night of live music by candlelight in Arrowtown. 
  
  
• Turn Up the Music Concert  |  Queenstown  |  Sat 23 Mar
  Enjoy a special live music concert by Turn Up the Music Trust students. With a range of instruments, styles and genres, this is a great opportunity to support our younger generation in the world of music.

Explore events

What’s on in March near you? Explore your local creative scene in Arrowtown, Queenstown and Wānaka and discover exciting arts and culture events happening this March. And don’t forget, there’s more where this came from! Head to our What’s On page to keep exploring.
 

• All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou  |  Queenstown  |  Wed 13 Mar
  All in for the Arts is coming to Queenstown to celebrate and amplify the ways New Zealanders are using creativity to enrich their lives. Don’t miss this breakfast event!
  
  
• Creative Juices Open Mic Night  |  Wānaka  |  Wed 13 Mar
  Your open mic night for spoken word and original song, kindly hosted and fuelled by Rhyme X Reason. CJs runs every second Wednesday of the month, featuring cushions, cosy vibes, fairy lights and delicious brews.
  
  
• Aotearoa Surf Film Festival  |  Queenstown & Wānaka  |  20 - 21 Mar
  Come one, come all to the 12th annual Aotearoa Surf Film Festival in Queenstown and Wānaka. As autumn arrives, the water temps drop, the swells build and the ASFF tour rolls in for that yearly dose of salt water cinema and surfing stoke. 
  
  
• IYKYK Dance Production  |  Queenstown  |  Sat 23 Mar
  Footnote New Zealand Dance returns with an electrifying production of IYKYK (If You Know You Know), a double bill of contemporary dance works. Don’t miss it!

And there’s even more where that came from. Flex your creative juices in Queenstown and Wānaka this March by diving deep into the arts and culture scene. Whether it’s live music, art classes, jewellery workshops, open mic nights or film festivals, we’re loaded with exciting What’s On events you won’t want to miss.

For more of what’s on in Wānaka, Queenstown and surrounds this March, head to our What’s On page to keep exploring.