The Cargo Collective

14/11/2025

Tonight the Cargo Brew Hall is a Comedy Club!

We are getting set up for tonight's show 'American Stand-Up Comedians Invade Otago'

Like it or not the Americans are coming—and we’re letting them loose on our stage.

Doors open at 5. We start with an open mic session so if you fancy yourself as the next comedy legend come have a shot on the 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

A few seats/bean bags left - drop on by or grab a ticket at https://www.thecargocollective.co.nz/cargo-events

13/11/2025

🎈✨ We’re geared up for all kinds of goodness this weekend at Cargo! ✨🎈

Whether you’re chasing laughs, getting creative, or celebrating crossing that finish line — we’ve got something for everyone 👇

🎤 Tonight: Comedy Night with Punch Muffin — doors open 6:00 pm!
🎨Tomorrow: Paint & Sip at 12:00 pm with Nat Perks (come make something beautiful!)
🏅 Marathon Runners: Flash your Queenstown Marathon 2025 bib for 20% off all weekend — you earned it!

So grab your mates, grab a beer (or a gin 😉) and come celebrate whatever you’re toasting to. Good times are brewing at Cargo! 🍻✨

12/11/2025

🍻 What’s On This Weekend at Cargo Collective Brew Hall! 🍻

It’s a big one, Queenstown! Here’s what’s brewing 👇

FRIDAY, 14th NOVEMBER
☀️ Open from 12 PM for Gin Workshops & Beer Tastings — the perfect way to kick off your weekend!

🎙️ From 6 PM, doors open for Comedy Night with Punch Muffin! Grab a drink, settle in, and get ready for night of unfiltered content and unfiltered laughs.

SATURDAY, 15th NOVEMBER
☀️ Back again with Gin Workshops & Beer Tastings all day — and if you’re running the Queenstown Marathon, flash your race bib for 20% off all flight options🏃‍♀️🍸

🎨 At 12 PM, join us for Paint & Sip with Nat Perks — gin in one hand, paintbrush in the other.

Bring your friends, your bibs, and your sense of adventure — whether you’re here for laughs, sips, or creativity, we’ve got your weekend covered!
📍 Cargo Collective Brew Hall, Queenstown

09/11/2025

We love opening our stage to other creatives! 🍻

The Cargo Collective is more than just a venue — it’s a place to connect, create, and celebrate good times together. That’s The Cargo Way.

And this Friday, we’re doing just that with a night of laughs from the hilarious Punch Muffin . Come down, grab a brew, and support the talent! 🎤

Grab your ticket: https://www.thecargocollective.co.nz/cargo-events

07/11/2025

Been craving a creative afternoon? We’ve got you. 🎨

Next weekend at The Cargo Collective Brew Hall, we’re turning pints into paint strokes with our Paint & Sip session with Nat Perks . It’s the perfect excuse to unwind, have a laugh, and maybe surprise yourself with a masterpiece.

👉 $49 per person – book now before it sells out!

Grab tickets from our website at https://www.thecargocollective.co.nz/cargo-events

06/11/2025

Queenstown, brace yourself 🇺🇸

Four wild American comedians are descending on The Cargo Collective next Friday, Nov 14 — and they didn’t come all this way to behave.

Presented By: Punch Muffin

🎤 7:30PM | $30 | R18
They advise No kids. No refunds. No regrets.

Grab your ticket on our website: https://www.thecargocollective.co.nz/cargo-events

04/11/2025

Hey, holiday planners! 👋

Lakes Weekly gave us a nod, but we’ll say it again: Cargo is the place for this years Christmas party.

From 20 to 270 people, our space has got a place for you— good drinks, great company, and plenty of festive cheer. 🍻🎄

📅 Spots are limited — email us to check our calendar before they’re gone!

02/11/2025

Not all heroes wear capes — some help you survive Mondays. 🦸‍♂💥

The Cargo Pilsner is light, smooth, and crisp with a floral twist — the perfect companion for your post-work unwind.

29/10/2025

The sliding doors are open, the garden is ready, and the Brew Hall is the perfect spot for your Christmas party this season. 🎅🎄

With plenty of space to enjoy inside and out, gather your team for drinks, laughter, and a festive celebration to remember. 🍻✨

Book your Christmas party today – email [email protected] to secure your spot.

We only have a few dates left!

25/10/2025

How lucky are we to call Queenstown home — with its epic range of world-class downhill mountain bike trails! Join us tonight at Cargo in Arthurs Point for the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club Fundraiser Pub Quiz.
Your $10 entry fee goes straight to the club, and 100% of Skyerippa beer sales will be donated too.
Come along, test your trivia skills, and help raise a pint (and some funds!) for the legends who keep our trails running next level.
Send a message to book a team or buy on-line at

Calling all Queenstown locals! Get ready for the upcoming biking season by joining Queenstown Mountain Bike Club for a Pub Quiz Fundraiser at The...

24/10/2025

🌧️ Looks like a wet one out there… perfect excuse for a night inside a brewery! 🍺

Trade the muddy trails for a pint (or two) and some trivia at our QMTBC Pub Quiz Fundraiser tonight at 7:00 pm.

Drink a beer, challenge your mates, and help raise funds for Queenstown Mountain Bike Club while you’re at it!

Calling all Queenstown locals! Get ready for the upcoming biking season by joining Queenstown Mountain Bike Club for a Pub Quiz Fundraiser at The...