Queenstown Winter Events Guide

Remarkables Market Winter Series

4, 11 & 18 July

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 30 May. 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. 

Ayrburn Winter Wonderland

27 June - 27 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.