Our Events

From live music to drinks competitions, our events bring Queenstown’s creative spirit to life. We love connecting locals and visitors through shared experiences, showcasing the hidden gems and homegrown talent that make our region so special.

 Artvine Paint & Sip Summer Cocktail
Feb
27

 Artvine Paint & Sip Summer Cocktail

Step into the Cargo Brew Hall for Artvine’s Paint & Sip, where creativity meets cocktails! Let our in-house gin flight inspire your masterpiece — a little sip can go a long way for your imagination.

This summer, we’re painting a Cocktail on the Beach! Canvases are pre-drawn, and we provide all paint, brushes, easels, aprons, and two hours of step-by-step guidance to bring your artwork to life.

Order a cocktail from the bar, relax, and enjoy a fun, creative evening in the heart of the Brew Hall.

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Summer Haze: Queenstown’s Hazy Beer Festival
Feb
28

Summer Haze: Queenstown’s Hazy Beer Festival

Back for its second annual pour, Queenstown’s juiciest summer beer fest returns to The Cargo Collective.

Summer Haze 2026 is all about sunshine, good times, and the finest hazy brews from across Aotearoa — bigger, hazier, and even better than last year.

We’ll be slowly unveiling our epic brewery lineup, each one bringing the juice and raising the bar.

Here’s what’s on tap:

  • 8 standout NZ hazies, including a special-release Cargo Hazy brewed just for the occasion

  • Live music throughout the day

  • Lawn games for friendly competition and laid-back summer fun

  • Delicious food available on site to keep you fuelled between pours

Your $15 entry includes your first beer — after that, you’re free to chase the haze.

Little legs can roam the garden while the big kids handle the hazy business.

Miss it and you’ll be hearing about it all summer. Grab your ticket early and come get hazy with us.

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Teacher Comedy Night with Daniel Delby 
Mar
4

Teacher Comedy Night with Daniel Delby 

We’re excited to welcome Daniel Delby’s iconic Teacher Comedy Night to The Cargo Collective — a show born from the hilarious chaos of his years as a high school teacher. Since then, Delby’s taken the stage at the Perth Comedy Festival Gala, won the Best Weekly Comedy FRINGE WORLD Award, and earned multiple 5-star reviews praising his sharp punchlines and elite improv skills.

Each show kicks off with Delby as MC, weaving stand-up, classroom stories, and plenty of audience interaction. Expect funny “work samples,” games, mock news segments, and a fresh twist added every year — often joined by a guest comedian.

No two shows are ever the same, making it the kind of night you’ll want to experience more than once. It’s interactive, accessible, and guaranteed to deliver the laughs…
Just don’t bring any Karens or Garys.

More Info and Tickets Here

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Cocktail Championships
Feb
14

Cocktail Championships

Back for its second year - and this time, we’re bringing the spirit!

Queenstown’s top bars will face off in a high-energy showdown of skill, style and serious flavour - featuring the public launch of our Wild Rivers gin range

We’re calling on Queenstown’s venues to select their lead bartender and through them into the ring for the ultimate cocktail showdown!

Interested in competing? Email us at hello@thecargocollective.co.nz for more details.

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Cocktail Workshop Launch
Dec
13

Cocktail Workshop Launch

Join us for the launch of our new Cocktail Making Workshop—a one-hour sneak peek into the full experience we’ve been crafting behind the scenes.

This teaser session gives you the chance to shake, stir, and sip your way through what’s to come. You’ll get hands-on with the tools, techniques, and flavours in a fun, interactive setting. Your ticket includes a welcome bubbles and two cocktails, handcrafted by you. Perfect for a warm Queenstown summer’s day, come ready to mix, laugh, and unleash your inner mixologist!

Limited Availability

12pm | 2pm | 4pm | 6pm

$35

Book your spot here

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Queenstown Trails & Cargo Collective present - Beer Launch & Film Night
Dec
6

Queenstown Trails & Cargo Collective present - Beer Launch & Film Night

Queenstown Trails x Cargo Collective invites all trail lovers to an exclusive evening celebrating the launch of our brand new trail ale: Eco Mode.  Be amongth the first to sample this delicious new brew, and celebrate with us as we share an exclusive, world first, short film screening about the trails.

FREE EVENT - LIMITED SPACES

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Paint & Sip at The Cargo Collective - with Nat Perks
Nov
15

Paint & Sip at The Cargo Collective - with Nat Perks

Paint & Sip at The Cargo Collective – with Nat Perks! 

We’re excited to welcome Nat Perks to Cargo for an afternoon of creativity, drinks, and good vibes! Join us for an afternoon where you can grab a brush, sip on our delicious beers, and let your inner artist shine.

No experience? No problem! Nat will guide you every step of the way, whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time.

Come unwind, get creative, and enjoy a truly unique afternoon at Cargo. Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!

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American Stand-Up Comedians Invade Otago
Nov
14

American Stand-Up Comedians Invade Otago

We’re buzzing to host a night of stand-up that’s loud, messy, and absolutely hilarious. Otago, the Americans are coming—and we’re letting them loose on our stage.

Lineup:

MC: CJ Pierson – Tall, lanky, effortlessly funny, turning everyday chaos into laughs.

Ryan Smagalski – Like a strong cup of American coffee with a side of strong opinions.

Kathy Wilson – Brutal, brilliant, and possibly banned in a few states.

Headliner: Jimmy Pete – A raw comedy beast who doesn’t hold back.

Special Guests: American visitor plus Otago’s very own Molly Force

Calling all locals!
We love our community and want to give locals a chance to grab the mic. Got jokes? Email hello@thecargocollective.co.nz and we’ll add you to the Open Mic lineup before the show at 6PM.

This is one takeover you don’t want to miss—get your tickets before they sell out. 

It’s messy, it’s funny, it’s unmissable. Grab your tickets, bring your mates, and see what happens when a bunch of Americans meets Queenstown.

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