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Snow Machine Festival Queenstown

When
Sat Sep 12th, 2026
Where
Downtown,
Queenstown, Otago

Doors open
4:00pm
Gig starts
4:00pm
Entry
R18
Cover charge*
$499
*Guide only - booking fees may apply
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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 Queenstown’s Main Arena.

By day, ski and ride to on-mountain apres 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 | KANINE | KELI HOLIDAY | NINAJIRACHI | NORA EN PURE | ORKESTRATED | RESTRICTED

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

[A-Z] ARGONAUT | BEVERLY KILLS | DAPHNE GAYE | DEE JAYE BUX | DUTCH KISS | HENRY WHO | JUSTICE PATTERSON | KELLY TEE | LEEBAY | LENNI VIBE | MAX GRAY 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 LAUNCH PARTY | CANYON KICK-OFF | FIRST TRACKS SKI TOUR | GROUP PILATES | POLAR BARE | POOF DOOF DRAG BRUNCH |QUEENSTOWN HILL HIKE | RUN CLUB | SLOPESTYLE COMPETITION | SPEAKER SERIES | STREET PARTY | SUNRISE YOGA
+ MORE TBA

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.

All-in festival packages start from $1,147pp and include accommodation, lift passes and full festival ticket. Ticket-only options and VIP upgrades are also available. Lock in your spot at Queenstown's biggest winter week!

Tags
edm, electronic, hip hop/rnb, Hilltop Hoods, Chet Faker, Restricted, Example, Kanine, Keli Holiday, Ninajirachi, Nora En Pure, Orkestrated, Danny Rants, Groove City, Illy, Jimi The Kween, Katayanagi Twins, Mark Knight, Samantha Loveridge, Savage, Scribe, Sunset Bros, Trials, Y.O.G.A.

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