Snow Machine 2025

Your favourite snow-filled shindig is back and better than ever in 2025. From 9 - 14 September, Snow Machine NZ is bringing world-class acts to the breathtaking slopes of Queenstown. Join Amyl and the Sniffers, Claptone, Mallrat, Hot Dub Time Machine, Netsky, Luude and more in the ski fields for an unparalleled festival experience. Tossing up between booking your next holiday or snagging some festival tickets? Why not have both?

You can spend your day on the slopes at The Remarkables and Coronet Peak or dancing atop mountains with your favourite artists. When the sun sets, head in to the festival main area to continue the electrifying celebration into the night. Whether you're a snow sports enthusiast or here for a party with spectacular views, your Snow Machine experience is yours to customise exactly how you want it.

It’s time to dust off your ski gear and make your wildest holiday dreams come true this September.

Also - in exciting news and for the first time ever, Weekend and Single Day tickets are now available for the main arena – so you can still catch your favourite acts, even if you can’t commit to the whole festival.

ARTISTS

From 9–14 September, get ready to unleash your inner party animal across four scenic on-mountain après stages at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, destination parties, vibrant bars throughout town, and the signature Snow Machine main arena, all alongside:

In alphabetical order

AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS | ARGONAUT | BABY J

BEN SILVER | BEVERLY KILLS | BODY OCEAN

BOOGS | BRAD SASSMAN | BRIAN FANTANA | CASEY LEAVER | CLAPTONE

HOT DUB TIME MACHINE | JIMI THE KWEEN | KRISSY JAMAN | LENNI VIBE

OSLO | RIBERA | SASKIA | SAVAGE | SINCLAIR

SLIMBERLEY | SPACEY SPACE | THE JOURNEY | WHAT SO NOT

Plus, stage takeovers from Poof Doof Ski Club, Revolver and Electric Rush.

PARTIES AND EVENTS

Alongside the four on-mountain après stages across Coronet and Remarkables and main arena nights, a suite of curated side events have just been announced, designed to take your Queenstown experience to the next level.

TUES 9 SEPT: AJ Hacket Bungy Launch Party: Starting strong at the birthplace of bungy – suspended above the Kawarau River, where Odd Mob, Boogs and Mell Hall will set the tone for the days ahead.
TUES 9 SEPT: Canyon Kick Off, Presented by Celsius: Begin your festie week with an exhilarating ride through the spectacular Shotover River canyons. After, dive into full après at Canyon Brewing with live sets from local legend Lenni Vibe, Melbourne’s DJ Piero and finishing strong with Toronto’s own powerhouse HNTR, all set against a stunning backdrop with premium local brews flowing.
WED 10 SEPT: Rees Street Takeover Party: Making history this winter. For the first time ever, iconic Rees Street - nestled in the heart of town just steps from Lake Wakatipu - will transform for the ultimate Snow Machine Street Party. In the heart of town from sundown, this epic winter street party kicks off at 6PM, with artists being announced soon!
WED 10 SEPT: Revolver & Thick as Thieves Afterparty at World Bar and Yonder: The party carries on in town with Revolver bringing their iconic ‘cage’ to World Bar and Yonder for a complete Revs takeover on Wednesday night. Expect banging sets all-night-long from Revs legends, Henry Who, Brian Fantana, Casey Leaver, Ben Silver, Spacey Space and Boogs.
THUR 11 SEPT: 4th Annual Polar Bare: Get ready to crush last year’s record setting result. Don your best boardies, bikinis or speedos as we slip & slide buns out down The Mighty Remarks! More info, and details on this event coming soon!
SAT 13 SEPT: Poof Doof Drag Brunch: Hosted by Poof Doof guest drag artists and DJs, this celebratory brunch offers great food, killer tunes, plenty of personality and the perfect dose of final festie day ENERGY to start your day off right.

Further info on this year's side events, including ticketing access and artist line ups can be found here.

PACKAGES

Snow Machine makes it easy to book your entire getaway, taking care of accommodation, ski passes, and adventure add ons. You just need to book your flights and organise your gear hire. 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
3 day ski pass to Coronet Peak and The Remarkables
4-day festival ticket

7 Day Package

Arrive 8 Sept - Depart 15 Sept including;

7 nights accommodation
5-day ski pass to Coronet Peak and The Remarkables (for the price of 4 days)
4-day festival ticket

Festival packages start at just $1,099pp, with full-festival ticket-only options available for $499.

With fewer than 400 packages left and demand high, now’s the time to secure your spot! Explore the full range of packages remaining here.

Pressed for time but not quite ready to miss out on the party? No worries – we’ve got you! For the first time ever, we’re dropping Weekend and Single Day tickets for the main arena – so you can still catch your favourite acts, even if you can’t commit to the whole festival.

Check out the full lineup below.