The North Face Frontier

28 August - 3 September

The North Face Frontier returns to The Remarkables from 28 August to 3 September, with two days of freeride action inside the weather window. Watch skiers and snowboarders take on the cliffs, couloirs and technical lines of the Alta Chutes, with live commentary, music and disc golf down on frozen Lake Alta. 

The North Face Frontier at The Remarkables
The North Face Frontier finish line at Lake Alta, The Remarkables

Ayrburn Winter Wonderland

27 June - 31 July 2026

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

26 June - 4 September 2026

Ski under the stars at Coronet Peak Night Ski from 4-9pm every Wednesday, Friday (and Saturday 11th and 18th during July school holidays). 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

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

The Snow League

18 - 20 September

The Snow League lands at Cardrona Alpine Resort from 18–20 September, kicking off Season Two with the World Challenge: a first-of-its-kind team event featuring the world's top snowboarders and freeskiers going head to head in the halfpipe. Find out more about the event here.

Aerial view of ski field
Cardrona Alpine Resort

Remarkables Market Winter Series

5 September

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. 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

Winter Pride 

Taking a break for 2026

Winter Pride Queenstown is gearing up for an even bigger 2027. Watch this space for a programme of events including ski adventures, parties, après-skis, shows, and community gatherings on and off our ski fields. 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

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.