Snow Machine is bringing its frosty festivities back to New Zealand in 2026.
Returning to the breathtaking alpine playground of Queenstown, the 5th edition of the festival will take place from September 8th-13, 2026, with world-class music, snow sports, and unforgettable parties.
From the 10th-12th, each night Snow Machine’s main arena will come alive with an explosive lineup of international and local talent, including Chet Faker, Ninajirachi, Restricted, Kanine, Illy, Samantha Loveridge, and more. See the full lineup below.
Several ticket packages will be available at 9am (AEDT) on Wednesday, February 4th, starting from $1039 per person. A presale will run from 5pm (AEDT) on Tuesday, February 3rd – sign up here.
A range of ticket only options will be available for purchase at a later date. VIP Upgrades will also be available.
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Blending a premium winter holiday with a multi-day music festival, Snow Machine delivers a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
Festivalgoers can spend the daylight carving through fresh powder at The Remarkables and Coronet Peak, or dance atop the mountains as DJs and live acts soundtrack the slopes. Then when the sun sets, the party shifts to the Snow Machine main arena for high-energy performances late into the night.
But, the festival goes far beyond the music. It also offers a stacked schedule of unforgettable parties and alpine antics, including the Bungy Party at AJ Hackett Bungy Kawarau Bridge, which is back by extremely popular demand. This sells out each year, so don’t miss out on one hell of a memory-making party. The Snow Machine Street Party will also be returning after a successful debut in 2025, with an all star line up to be announced soon.
Plus, the annual Polar Bare is back – a World Record setting challenge to get the largest number of people heading down the slopes in their swimwear. Each year, a huge contingent ditch the layers to ski down the Remarkables. The Poof Doof Drag Brunch will also take place, with special guest hostesses and DJ sets.
For complete festival and ticket information, see here.
SNOW MACHINE 2026
Tuesday, September 8th – Sunday, September 13th
Queenstown, Aotearoa/New Zealand
Lineup (A-Z):
CHET FAKER | KANINE | NINAJIRACHI
NORA EN PURE | ORKESTRATED | RESTRICTED
with
DANNY RANTS | GROOVE CITY | JIMI THE KWEEN
ILLY | MARK KNIGHT | SAMANTHA LOVERIDGE
SAVAGE | SCRIBE | SUNSET BROS | Y.O.G.A
and heaps more
INCLUDING VERY SPECIAL GUEST TBA!
