Te Muka Toi, Te Muka Tākata Creative and Culture Hui
June 10-14, 2026
Queenstown & Wānaka
The Creative & Culture Hui returns for 2026.
Five days of ideas, people and projects + shaping what’s next in the creative and cultural space - across Queenstown Lakes and beyond.
International and local voices. Practical sessions. Open showcases. Real conversations about how creative work gets made, funded and supported.
Come for the kōrero, the workshops and the connections.
Across five inspiring days you can expect a mix of:
inspirational sessions
practical, skills-based workshops
artist and creative showcases
space to test ideas and find collaborators
Programme now live. Explore sessions and book your spot below.
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2026 Programme - First Release
The Path to a Creative World
The value of creativity has never been more critical. This session cuts through the noise and shows what creative work actually looks like.
The Future of Creativity and Culture
As the Queenstown Lakes District evolves, the question is not just what we build, but how people live, connect and belong here.
Making it Work
Join acclaimed artist and Arts Makers Aotearoa advocate Judith Darragh for an open conversation on the role artists play in shaping the future of the sector.
Alternative Funding:The Funding Series
Beyond traditional grant funding to unpack a broader mix of options, including social enterprise, government funding, and crowdfunding.
Creative Rights: Copyright, AI and Resale Royalties
A practical workshop designed to demystify creative rights and the resale royalty scheme now in effect.
The Learning Space, By ArtReach
Explore Audience Development, and Project Planning with The Learning Space founder Dr. Jeremy Mayall from Creative Waikato.
Creative Spaces Project Information Session
Hear directly from artists who took part last year, understand how the project works in practice, and register your interest for 2026.
Making it Work
Join acclaimed artist and Arts Makers Aotearoa advocate Judith Darragh for an open conversation on the role artists play in shaping the future of the sector.
Alternative Funding:The Funding Series
Beyond traditional grant funding to unpack a broader mix of options, including social enterprise, government funding, and crowdfunding.
Creative Rights: Copyright, AI and Resale Royalties
A practical workshop designed to demystify creative rights and the resale royalty scheme now in effect.
The Learning Space, By ArtReach
Explore Audience Development, and Project Planning with The Learning Space founder Dr. Jeremy Mayall from Creative Waikato.
Creative Spaces Project Information Session
Hear directly from artists who took part last year, understand how the project works in practice, and register your interest for 2026.
Open Studios Creative Trails
A day to explore the creative and cultural life of the Queenstown Lakes District.
Kōrero. Workshops. Showcases.
Connect. Create. Leave inspired!
Our project partners and supporters
Te Muka Toi, Te Muka Tākata - the Creative and Cultural Hui for the Queenstown Lakes District.
Presented by Three Lakes Cultural Trust.
Made possible by our project partner Queenstown Lakes District Council, with support from our funding and community partners.
