Snow Machine has officially unveiled its stacked line-up for Queenstown 2026, confirming a triumphant return to New Zealand’s alpine capital from 8th - 13th September, 2026. Celebrating its fifth edition, the boutique winter festival will once again transform Queenstown into a high-altitude playground of music, snow sports and après parties, delivering five days of on-mountain chaos across eight unique stages.

Leading the charge is Chet Faker, joined by electronic heavy-hitters Ninajirachi, Restricted, Kanine, Nora En Pure and Orkestrated, alongside local favourites including Illy, Savage, Scribe and Sunset Bros. Sets will run day and night from 10th - 12th September, with ski runs turning into dancefloors at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables before the party descends into the Snow Machine Main Arena after dark.

Blending a premium snow holiday with a multi-day music festival, Snow Machine’s appeal lies in its freedom to choose your own adventure. Festival-goers can carve powder by day, rave at alpine après stages, or dive into a packed program of side events including the Bungy Launch Party, Polar Bare ski challenge, Street Party and Poof Doof Drag Brunch.

With five and seven-day travel packages covering accommodation, lift passes and festival tickets, Snow Machine continues to set the benchmark for destination festivals. Presale opens Tuesday 3rd February at 5pm AEDT, with general tickets on sale from Wednesday 4th February at 9am AEDT, and more artists still to be announced.