Southern Lakes Arts Festival Trust

Southern Lakes Arts Festival Trust is the home of the Wānaka Festival of Colour and Aspiring Conversations, the flagship arts event for the Southern Lakes region. Set against the autumn colours of the Upper Clutha Basin, in Wānaka, Otago, the week-long festival offers a rich and diverse programme, celebrating the very best of the arts world.

Southern Lakes Arts Festival Trust is dedicated to environmental responsibility and is auditing its impact to work towards zero waste. Through community partnerships, the festival aims to minimise waste, reuse resources, and maximise recycling across all festival venues. Sustainability initiatives are considered throughout planning, with a focus on encouraging people to think about the environment and explore new approaches.