We love a bit of extra fun here at Snow Machine, and for 2026 we’re going bigger than ever.
Alongside our on-mountain Après Stages and Main Arena nights, we’re excited to introduce a week of curated side events designed to take your Queenstown experience to the next level.
*Please note: these events are add-ons and not included in any festival ticket types (this includes Snow Machine Packages, General Admission Tickets and VIP Tickets). All Side Event ticket prices below are per person, and listed in NZD.
You lot sold it out last year. This year, it’s bigger than ever.
We’re shutting down Rees Street in the centre of town for the much anticipated return of our Street Party.
Example, Keli Holiday and Justice Patterson taking over the heart of Queenstown from 6PM. A winter street party like nothing else.
Meet me at the cage.
Revolver x Thick as Thieves are taking over Queenstown Wharf Bar, for not one but TWO massive nights; Wednesday 9th and Friday 11th September.
All your favourite Revs DJs going hard at the best new waterfront venue in town. We know where we’ll be….
You asked. We listened. It’s back baaaaaaaaby.
Snow Machine Polar Bare returns to The Remarkables for its fifth year – and this time we’re going for the record.
Boardies, bikinis, budgies, we don’t care. Just show up, strip down and send it.
The Mighty Remarks is not one bit ready for us…..
BRAND NEW FOR 2026. All going down at a secret riverside location – only accessible by jet boat.
Y.O.G.A., Groove City and Nicka35 on the decks. Canapés sorted, drinks flowing, and jet boat transfers both ways all included.
We’d LOVE to tell you more. But then it wouldn’t be much of a secret…..
Take two on the classic drag brunch. There’s no better way to close out a week like this.
Hosted by POOF DOOF Drag Queens and Argonaut on the decks, enjoy two hours of canapés and free-flowing mimosas. Singalongs, games and enough personality to cure whatever Friday night did to you.
Dress to kill. Bring your wildest energy. We’ll see you at brunch.
The birthplace of bungy. The only way to end the best week of your year.
Orkestrated, Sunset Bros and Justice Patterson closing things out across indoor and outdoor stages, suspended above the Kawarau River.
Toast the week, soak up the last of it and – if you’re feeling brave – take the leap while you’re at it. No better way to go out.