The Big Bike Film Night - Queenstown Basin

Name: The Big Bike Film Night - Queenstown Basin
Start: 2026-05-12T16:00:00+13:00
End: 2026-05-12T19:30:00+13:00
Location: Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall

Let the good times ROLL!! The Big Bike Film Night is in town on its mission - bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.

Showcasing our 2026 collection that has everything a cycling-centric audience could want- action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration we're going to spin your wheels, crank your dial, and ring your bell!

There’s always an air of mystique about The Big Bike Film Night; we’re not your typical mainstream film festival, we’re left field and damn proud of it.

Treasuring where a bike can take you, our annual curated collection of short bike films is unashamedly devised and designed to delight the two-wheel devotee in celebrating the fun, the adventure, and the inspiration that cycling enables.

We don’t reveal what films go into our collections; just like riding a bike – it’s the journey, and not the destination that is important.

These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that make us think, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.

So...listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!

PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS:
“One of the most inspiring events of the year'
“The Big Bike Film Night is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!”

FILM CLASSIFICATION: THE BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT is exempt from classification, but the films are suitable for the entire family, and would obtain PG ratings.

NATIONAL COMPETITION
Purchase a ticket to any New Zealand screening and you could go in the draw to win some incredible prizes

WIN A KAWATIRI COASTAL TRAIL GIVEAWAY
Thanks to Presenting Partner Cycle Journeys, you could win a Kawatiri Coastal Trail Giveaway.

In the package, you will receive a shuttle to the trailhead, two eBike hires for your day trip, and pre-night accommodation in Westport, including breakfast for two people.

WIN CYCLING CLOTHING
Courtesy of Ground Effect Cycle Clothing, you could win big with fantastic cycling kit and six $100 gift cards!

(T's& C's apply).

TICKETS Adults $24.50, Under 17-year-olds $19, Under 12-year-olds $14 online (plus booking fees)

If you would prefer to deposit in our bank account rather than through a credit card please fill in this enquiry form HERE.

SEATING IS NOT ALLOCATED- General availability | Intermission: 15 minutes | Length of films: just over 2.5 hours

ALL BIKES. ALL TERRAINS. ALL GOOD.

Tuesday 12 May 2026 (UTC+13)