Remarkables Market Winter Series

2026 DATES TBC

Find a fantastic selection of artisans selling crafts and gifts as well as a tasty selection of local produce at the Remarkables Market winter series, on Saturday 31 May, 21 June, 5 & 12 July. Mingle with locals to the tunes of live music or enjoy a hot coffee and pastry on the grass.

The Remarkables Market has a hefty goal of becoming New Zealand's first zero-waste market. Their handy mug library means you don't have to remember a reusable cup to help support their mission. Find out more about the Remarkables Market here. 

Mugs hanging up in the Mug library, Remarkables Market
Remarkables Market Mug Library

Ayrburn Winter Wonderland

2026 DATES TBC

A highly anticipated event on the winter calendar, Ayrburn's Winter Wonderland is a magical experience. Lace up your boots and skate beneath the southern night sky or stroll under the glow of the Christmas lights with a hot chocolate or signature mulled wine in hand.

Entry to wander through Ayrburn's iconic light display is free for everyone, but they do encourage you to book for the ice-skating and dining.

A family walking in among light up decortions
Ayrburn Winter Christmas Wonderland

Coronet Peak Night Ski

2026 DATES TBC

Ski under the stars at Coronet Peak Night Ski from 4-9pm every Wednesday, Friday (and select Saturday nights). Night Ski is a bucket list winter activity in Queenstown, with cranking DJs, outdoor fires, cold beer and hot pizza.

Night Skiing up Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak Night Ski

Winter Pride 

15 - 24 August 2026

Winter Pride Queenstown is back for another season with another awesome program of events including ski adventures, parties, après-skis, shows, and community gatherings on and off our ski fields over eleven days. It's the largest winter rainbow festival in the southern hemisphere celebrating love, community, and diversity.

Find out more here.

Pride Day at The Remarkables
Winter Pride at The Remarkables

Snow Machine Festival

8 - 13 SEPTEMBER 2026

Snow Machine Festival is four days and three nights of music, snow, après and adventure. With four après stages across Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, you can spend the morning shredding the slopes before enjoying the on-piste mountain stages and continuing the party at the main arena by night. 

Check out the lineup and get your tickets here!

Snow Machine Queenstown 2024 with The Remarkables in the background
Snow Machine Queenstown, Image: @justmelachie

Plan your Queenstown local experience

Queenstown's event calendar is packed all year around from markets to live music, and sporting events to volunteering opportunities. Check out all upcoming events here.

Stay a bit longer to really experience all Queenstown has to offer this winter – immerse yourself in Queenstown’s natural beauty and connect with the locals in our 6-day travel itinerary.