Snow Machine Festival adds Hilltop Hoods and a stack more to Queenstown 2026 line up
The temperature has dropped and so has Snow Machine’s second line up.
Snow Machine returns to the heart of the Southern Alps from 8–13 September, transforming Queenstown into the ultimate alpine party playground.
Joining Chet Faker, Kanine and Ninajirachi are Australian hip hop heavyweights Hilltop Hoods, alongside Example, Keli Holiday, Trials and Katayanagi Twins, all set to shred both the slopes and the stages at Snow Machine.
With eight stages spanning the Main Arena and on-mountain après spots at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, it’s a stacked week of music, adventure and parties in one of the world’s most iconic settings.
FULL LINEUP DROP!
Each night, from 10 – 12 September, Snow Machine’s main arena will come alive with an explosive lineup of international and local talent along with new additions, with your day by day headliners below!
30+ ARTISTS | 8 STAGES | 5 DAYS | 2 SKI FIELDS
THURSDAY 10 SEPT
HILLTOP HOODS just added
KELI HOLIDAY just added
NORA EN PURE
FRIDAY 11 SEPT
CHET FAKER
NINAJIRACHI
ORKESTRATED
SATURDAY 11 SEPT
RESTRICTED
KANINE
EXAMPLE just added
Plus (A-Z)
DANNY RANTS | GROOVE CITY | JIMI THE KWEEN | ILLY | KATAYANAGI TWINS just added | MARK KNIGHT | SAMANTHA LOVERIDGE | SAVAGE | SCRIBE | SUNSET BROS | TRIALS just added | Y.O.G.A
and heaps more!
Much more than a festival, this is Queenstown’s Biggest Winter Week!
Snow Machine is a full winter holiday experience. Expect skiing and snowboarding, sunrise yoga, run club, drag brunches, street parties, adventure activities and late-night performances in the main arena.
Snow Machine goes far beyond the music, offering a stacked schedule of unforgettable parties and alpine antics between ski runs and sets. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself sharing a chairlift with one of your favourite artists or bumping into a DJ at the bar. Anything can happen in Queenstown!
SIDE EVENTS & ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES:
BUNGY LAUNCH PARTY | CANYON KICK-OFF | FIRST TRACKS SKI TOUR | GROUP PILATES | POLAR BARE | POOF DOOF DRAG BRUNCH |
QUEENSTOWN HILL HIKE | RUN CLUB | SLOPESTYLE COMPETITION | SPEAKER SERIES | STREET PARTY | SUNRISE YOGA
+ MORE TBA
All-In Festival Packages – On Sale Now!
There are 5 and 7 day packages on offer across a huge range of hotels and self contained properties to suit every budget from value to luxury.
5 Day Package: Arrive 9 Sept – Depart 14 Sept including;
- 5 nights accommodation in Queenstown
- 4 day ski pass to Coronet Peak and The Remarkables
- 4 day festival pass
7 Day Package: Arrive 8 Sept – Depart 15 Sept including;
- 7 nights accommodation in Queenstown
- 4 day ski pass to Coronet Peak and The Remarkables
- 4 day festival pass
Packages start from $1,147pp and are able to be secured with a $399pp deposit.
A range of ticket only options are now also available for purchase
SNOW MACHINE TICKET ONLY OPTIONS
In the meantime, check out last year’s Aftermovie below for a taste of what’s in store. Then lock in your spot early to secure the best price and start counting down to the best week of your year.
