Queenstown Winter Events Guide

Future Fest

1 - 28 June

Join Future Hospitality Group for a month of celebrations with a range of fun-filled events across Queenstown. From DJ parties at breakfast to sip & paint and silent discoes in an ice bar, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Remarkables Market Winter Series

21 June, 5 & 12 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 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. 

NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival

26 - 27 June 2025

NZ's premier mountain festival event, the NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival showcases the best in adventure storytelling through film and literature. Expect small intimate shows and a friendly social atmosphere that inspires people to dream big and take on new challenges suitable to their physical ability. Find out more about the event here.

Queenstown Mardi Gras

21 June 2025

Tickets are already onto the third release for New Zealand's most colourful rave! Secure your tickets now for Mardi Gras Queenstown and get planning the ultimate winter weekend in Queenstown with your crew.

Luma Enchanted

30 May - 31 August

LUMA Enchanted will combine light and sound artist installations to showcase the power of storytelling in a way that transforms this unique and iconic Queenstown event into an unmissable, immersive display for everyone to enjoy.

This year's event is going to shine a light on one of Queenstown’s most important conservation hubs, the Kiwi Park, home to 20 species of native birds and reptiles.

Head to the LUMA Enchanted website to find out more and get your tickets.

Ayrburn Winter Wonderland

27 June - 27 July

The highly anticipated festivities begin on Friday, 27 June at Ayrburn, with the turning on of the lights and the grand opening of their seasonal ice-skating rink. So 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

25 June – 5 September 2025

Ski under the stars at Coronet Peak Night Ski from 4-9pm every Wednesday, Friday (and select Saturday nights) from 26 June - 1 September. Night Ski is a bucket list winter activity in Queenstown, with cranking DJs, outdoor fires, cold beer and hot pizza.

Winter Pride 

15 - 24 August 2025

Winter Pride Queenstown is back for 2025 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.

Grab your tickets here.

Snow Machine Festival

9 - 14 SEPTEMBER 2025

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!

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.