While the temperatures continue to drop and the snow accumulates on-piste, here's a quick run-through of "What’s On" this winter in Queenstown.  

Remarkables Winter Market

www.eventfinda.co.nzremarkables-market-winter

Swing by Remarkables Park and dive into a plethora of food trucks, kids’ entertainment, and live music. Free parking is available on-site.

• Where: Corner of Red Oaks and Hawthorne Park, Remarkables Park
• When: Sat 8^th July, Sat 15th July, Sat 2nd Sept, 10:00 am–2:00 pm
• Tickets: No tickets required!

Matariki Arrowtown Lights

www.arrowtown.com/our-town

Matariki Arrowtown Lights is a one-day cultural event showcasing a stunning display of light and storytelling in the heart of Arrowtown (known by tāngata whenua as Kā-Muriwai).

• Where: Buckingham Street, Arrowtown
• When: Friday 14^th July 2023
• Tickets: Gold coin donation event for all ages

SkyCity Stampede (Ice Hockey)

www.skycitystampede.com

Needing a dose and live and action-packed sport? SkyCity Stampede, Queenstown’s premier Ice Hockey team, compete in the NZ Ice Hockey League with 6x home fixtures this winter season. Wrap up warm and grab your tickets via the links below.

• Where: Queenstown Ice Arena, 29 Park Street Queenstown Gardens
• When:

    -21^st and/or 22^nd July 7pm

    -4^th and/or 5^th August 7pm

    -18^th and/or 19^th August 7pm

• Tickets: Available through the links above

Winter Pride

www.winterpride.co.nz

Winter Pride is the largest winter pride festival in the southern hemisphere – a festival in a small town with a bold heart, celebrating love, community, diversity, visibility, safety and inclusion. It is a festival that encourages locals and visitors alike to come together and celebrate their diversity.

With events on-slope through the day and in Queenstown’s bars and restaurants in the evenings, all sandwiched between their Après Ski offerings, there’s something for everyone!

• Where: All over the place! More details here
• When: Friday 25^th August – Sunday September 3^rd
• Tickets: Available here.

Winter Games

www.wintergamesnz.kiwi

Winter Games NZ is the biggest snow sports event in the Southern Hemisphere. From high-octane alpine ski racing to thrilling freeski and snowboard park and pipe events to adrenaline-inducing freeride events. 

• Where: Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Cardrona – Full Schedule Here
• When: Daily events from Friday 25^th August – Saturday 16^th September
• Tickets: www.wintergamesnz.kiwi

Snow Machine

www.snow-machine.com

APRÈS. ALL. DAY!

Four days of music, snow and après adventure awaits! Ski The Remarkables & Coronet Peak by day, tabletop dancing en-piste to your favourite DJs at our mountain stages, before continuing the party at our main arena by night. Snow Machine is your ultimate ski trip and music festival in one!

• Where: Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and Queenstown (more details on their website)
• When: 5^th – 10^th September 2023
  Tickets: SOLD OUT!! Sign up to our waitlist for first access when anything becomes available!

Peak to Peak

www.peaktopeak.nz

The Peak to Peak is an iconic multisport race that takes individuals, tandems and relay teams on a magnificent tour of Queenstown. Five stages link the town's two main ski areas, The Remarkables and Coronet Peak, with a visit to Queenstown Beach along the way. Competitors and supporters are treated to scenic views throughout to create a memorable day of fun in the adventure capital of New Zealand.

• Where: The Remarkables, Frankton, Queenstown, and Coronet Peak
• When: Saturday 2^nd September 2023
• Tickets: No cost to spectate, those interested in participating click here