2026 Spirit of the Wakatipu Gala & Awards
Sat, 17 Oct
|Queenstown Events Centre
Join us for the Spirit of the Wakatipu Gala 2026, a very special evening of entertainment, celebration and community. Book your tickets now and be part of one of the biggest nights of the year as we come together to honour the people who make this region such an extraordinary place to call home.
Time & Location
17 Oct 2026, 6:45 pm – 11:55 pm NZDT
Queenstown Events Centre, Joe Oconnell Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
About the event
Join us for the Spirit of the Wakatipu Gala 2026, a very special evening of entertainment, celebration and community. Book your tickets now and be part of one of the biggest and most joyful nights of the year as our community comes together to connect, celebrate and honour those who make this region such an extraordinary place to call home.
The Spirit of the Wakatipu Gala is 45South’s flagship community celebration, bringing together local businesses, charities, philanthropists, volunteers, community leaders and friends from across the region for an unforgettable night at the Queenstown Events Centre.
This is a night to get dressed up, gather with old friends and new, and celebrate the generous spirit of our community. Guests will enjoy a vibrant evening of live entertainment, great food, connection and celebration, alongside the Spirit of the Wakatipu Awards, which recognise the individuals, groups and organisations who go above and beyond…
Tickets
General Admission - Single
includes GST
$190.00
GST included
+$4.75 ticket service fee
General Admission Table of 10
includes GST
$1,790.00
GST included
+$44.75 ticket service fee
Community Rate - Single
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we are pleased to offer a special community rate for guests from the local charity and community sectors. Includes GST.
$109.00
GST included
+$2.73 ticket service fee
Community Rate Table of 10
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we are pleased to offer a special community rate table of 10 for local charity and community sector organisations. Includes GST
$1,000.00
GST included
+$25.00 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00