American Express Queenstown Winter Festival

Join New Zealand’s biggest winter party in 2010 - the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival – 10 days celebrating Queenstown’s unique culture and community. See below for details of all ticketed events and click here to view this year’s full Winter Festival itinerary. 

Gen-i Business Luncheon
Friday 25 June, Crowne Plaza

Start off this year’s American Express Queenstown Winter Festival well fed, entertained and informed at the Gen-i Business Luncheon brought to you by Destination Queenstown and the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce.

Chaired by Mayor Clive Geddes, events industry experts David Burt (Tourism New Zealand), Arthur Klap (Sports Impact -Winter Games) and Michael Hill have been called upon to lend their opinion on the hot topic of ‘events’ and how they benefit tourism.

Ticket includes a luncheon at the Crowne Plaza's threesixty restaurant.

Be in quick, this one will sell-out fast.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET.

Lindauer Masquerade Ball - Moulin Rouge
Saturday 26 June, Millennium Hotel Galaxy Ballroom

It’s glitz and glamour all the way - the Ball is the night where to be in costume is advised, a mask is mandatory, and dancing compulsory. Superb cabaret style live entertainment, some parts of which will transport you to the infamous Moulin Rouge will be sure to get you up, out of your seats and get your groove thing going on which is what the Lindauer Masquerade Ball is all about. Reserve Lindauer will be served upon arrival, followed by a French-inspired three-course menu and beverages to complement. The best dressed will be duly and handsomely rewarded so get glammed up and get ready to celebrate in style.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET.

American Express Brunch at the Hills – SOLD OUT
Sunday 27 June, The Hills Clubhouse

Gather your friends for an intimate morning in the Clubhouse at The Hills featuring a delicious brunch and special guest appearance from Michael Hill International Violin Competition winner Josef Spacek.

Click here to purchase or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET.

Mountain Scene presents...Thriller in the Chiller - A Charity Boxing Match
Sunday 27 June, Queenstown Events Centre

The biggest night of charity boxing ever seen in Queenstown is here - get ready to rumble! Local and national contenders from all walks of life will square off in a series of three-round boxing bouts in support of local charity the Bruce Grant Youth Trust. In true Queenstown style there will be clashes between hospitality, tourism, real estate, media and much more. We are also thrilled to have former Kiwi rugby league hero Tawera Nikau taking on TV2 Lotto presenter Russell Harrison and Sky Sports presenter Clint Brown taking on Sports Tonight Anchor Howard Dobson. All contenders are fresh from 16 weeks of boxing training and tuition and they are fit and raring to go. Corporate tables (black tie recommended) and grandstand seating available. Bring your cheque book for the charity auction.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET.

Millbrook and Brown
Monday 28 June, Millbrook Clubhouse

You've shared his adventures in the bush and on the ocean and watched him cook up a storm on TVNZ's Hunger for the Wild. So now's your chance to find out in person just what makes Al Brown one of the country's most celebrated chefs.

Back by popular demand for the third year, Al is bringing his kills, experience and dry wit to this live demonstration in the beautiful surroundings of Millbrook Resort.

Expect top kitchen secrets, delicious aromas, a 4-course menu to taste, superbly matched with Gibbston Valley wines and an afternoon of pure enjoyment showcasing some of our finest local produce.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET. 

Lindauer Ladies Fashion Afternoon
Monday 28 June, American Express Ice Box

Get ready to celebrate with the ladies who were part of the 12 week Fitness and Fashion Challenge. There will be complimentary bubbles, fashion and gorgeous goodie bags. Grab a bunch of girlfriends and book a ticket for a great afternoon.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET. 

Canadian Club Comedy Gala – SOLD OUT
Monday 28 June, Queenstown Memorial Hall

This will be very funny - it is that simple.

A stand-up show featuring 10 of New Zealand's best and funniest comedians will take to the stage of Queenstown's Memorial Hall for two acts of hilarious stand up routines that will have you rolling down the isles. Just when your sides are splitting and you can take it no longer, a quick set-change will transform the stage into the set of TV3's '7 Days'...it's Monday night and it's been a big weekend, there's been stupid news, big news, unbelievable news and news about us right here in Queenstown. Enter Jeremy Corbett and two teams of New Zealand's finest comic talent to blast the news out of the water, dissect it, lambast each other and have fun! This is '7 Days', a comedy satire show where our best stand-up comedians aren't afraid to do what they do best - take the mickey out of everything, but mostly all the news of the week and each other.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET.

Canadian Club Late Night Laughs
Tuesday 29 June, American Express Ice Box

Fresh from the Canadian Club Comedy Gala , Dai Henwood (MC), Ben Hurley and Steve Wrigley - three of the funniest chaps in New Zealand will keep the laughter flowing with their unique and hilarious stand-up routines.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET.

Pop to Pagliacci
Wednesday 30 June, American Express Ice Box

Join us for an intimate evening of pop, musical theatre and light opera as Festival presents, direct from the US, internationally acclaimed Daniel Rodriguez along expat kiwi songbirds Marissa Rodriguez and Marla Kavanaugh.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET. 

Canadian Club Late Night Laughs
Wednesday 30 June, American Express Ice Box

Funny guys (and girl) Jeremy Corbett (MC), Paul Ego, Jeremy Elwood and Michele A Court take to the Ice Box stage to deliver a stand-up show guaranteed to have your sides a-splitting.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET. 

SKYCITY Cabaret Night
Thursday 1 July, American Express Ice Box

Featuring:

• Screaming Banshees

• The Chris and Chet Show

• A Brief History of Music

Join us for an evening of hilarious night of non-stop music and comedy from Queenstown's very own Screaming Banshees, the award winning Chris and Chet Show and straight from the NZ International Comedy Festival, Greg Ward's "A Brief History of Music".

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET.

Russian Standard Big Chill
Firday 2 July, American Express Ice Box

Renowned the world over for the most amazing cocktail parties, the Russian Standard Big Chill promises to be one of the most highly anticipated Festival events for 2010. Headlining with NZ's best DJs, The Peacekeepers (feat Shapeshifter's MC P Digsss & DJ Sambora), it's sure to be a night to remember. Complimentary cocktail on arrival. After party at Subculture from 11.30pm.

Click here to purchase tickets or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET.

Lindauer Jazz Night
Saturday 3 July, Skyline Complex

A longstanding tradition and a Festival highlight, this is going to be brilliant and is always a sell-out, our advice get in quick. Take the amazing setting of the Skyline's mountain-top complex - a stellar line-up of performers and you have what is sure to be an unforgettable evening. This year Vanessa Kelly's seductive jazzy blues style welcomes you to the party, Coast's acoustic brilliance will dazzle upstairs in the 'Jazz Lounge' with LA Mitchell adding her own unique and distinctive sounds. Meanwhile downstairs, the evening hots up with the unique live experience that is Eru Dangerspeil, dance extraordinaires Sola Rosa and DJ Spikey Tee filling in the breaks. Once this night starts it does not stop! Dancing shoes a must.

Click here to purchase tickets with Supper or click here to purchase tickets without or visit Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown iSITE, Wanaka iSITE or call 0800 4 TICKET.