FestivalSnow Machine Festival 2026

Snow Machine is bringing their frosty festivities back to New Zealand in 2026.
30+ Artists. 8 Stages. 5 Days. 2 Ski Fields.

Back for its fifth Southern Alps edition, Snow Machine blends world-class music with snow sports and alpine parties across Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and the Queenstown Main Arena.

By day, ski and ride to on-mountain après stages. By night, be prepared to dance the night away under the stars at the vibrant Main Arena in Queenstown.

FULL LINEUP:
[A-Z] CHET FAKER | EXAMPLE | HILLTOP HOODS | ILLY | KANINE | NINAJIRACHI | NORA EN PURE | ORKESTRATED | RESTRICTED

[A-Z] DANNY RANTS | GROOVE CITY | JARROD COSTELLO | JIMI THE KWEEN | KATAYANAGI TWINS | KELI HOLIDAY | MARK KNIGHT | SAMANTHA LOVERIDGE | SAVAGE | SCRIBE | SHANNON NOLL | SUNSET BROS | TRIALS | Y.O.G.A.

[A-Z] ARGONAUT | BEVERLY KILLS | CHARLIE C | DAPHNE GAYE | DEE JAYE BUX | DUTCH KISS | HENRY WHO | JUSTICE PATTERSON | KELLY TEE | LENNI VIBE | LJ GROOVE | MAX DRAG QUEEN | MYLES | NICKA35 | PISTE EVO | SUNSHINE | THE JOURNEY | VYBE | WEIRDTECHNOGIRLFRIEND & PAUL LE BÁY

More than a festival, Snow Machine is a full winter holiday experience. Expect skiing and snowboarding, sunrise yoga, run club, drag brunches, street parties, adventure activities and late-night performances in the main arena.

SIDE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES:
BUNGY PARTY | GROUP PILATES | LAKE PLUNGE | POLAR BARE | POOF DOOF DRAG BRUNCH | QUEENSTOWN HILL HIKE | REES STREET PARTY | RUN CLUB | SECRET GARDEN PARTY | SPEAKER SERIES | SUNRISE YOGA
+ MORE SURPRISES DURING THE WEEK

Whether you’re chasing powder, music or both, Snow Machine is designed to be done your way. Rally the crew and lock in the ultimate winter escape.

Final release all-in festival packages start from $1643pp, and include 5 or 7 nights' accommodation, 4-day lift pass, and 4-day festival ticket. Ticket-only options and VIP upgrades are also available. Lock in your spot at Queenstown's biggest winter week, all kicking off next month!