Queenstown
One of New Zealand’s biggest winter music festivals is returning to Queenstown, with Snow Machine set to take over the resort town from 8-13 September 2026.
Now in its fifth New Zealand edition, Snow Machine combines skiing, snowboarding, après events, live music, and mountain parties across Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and venues throughout Queenstown.
The festival brings together more than 30 artists across multiple stages, with the 2026 lineup featuring names including Chet Faker, Hilltop Hoods, Example, Kanine, Ninajirachi, Nora En Pure, Restricted, Orkestrated, Illy, Savage, and Scribe.
By day, festival goers can ski and ride before heading to on-mountain après stages, while evenings shift into large-scale concerts and events around Queenstown. Additional activities, parties, and adventure experiences are also planned throughout the week.
Snow Machine has become one of the standout events on the New Zealand winter calendar, attracting visitors from across New Zealand and Australia for a mix of alpine adventure and live entertainment.
Location: Queenstown, New Zealand
Dates: 9–12 September 2026
Venues: Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Queenstown festival venues
