Queenstown Mardi Gras 2026: Matariki Long Weekend

New Zealand’s biggest dress up party Mardi Gras for 2026 and this year is set to be one of the biggest yet.
Dates are locked for 2026, with July 4th in Ohakune and July 11th in Queenstown. Start pulling the crew together, line up the flights or the road trip, and get your accommodation sorted early - you already know how quickly it all goes. Mid-winter plans don’t get much better than this.
Crews roll in from every corner of the country. Costumes take over the streets. It’s crazy. It’s loud. It’s unforgettable.
Start the group chat. Book the trip. We’ll see you there!
Audiology & George FM Present:
MARDI GRAS QUEENSTOWN 2026
A-Z
ANGRYBABY
BADGER
BENNY L
DAVE SUMMER
GARDNA
GRAFIX
HOLY GOOF
MELL HALL
KRAFTY KUTS
LYNY
MATRIX & FUTUREBOUNDS
SHAPESHIFTER DJ + MC SET
TALISHA
TECHNIMATIC
TS7
SPECIAL GUESTS: THE BLOODY BETROOTS
& LOCAL LEGENDS
LENNI VIBE & JASON DAVIS

Queenstown
Saturday 11th July (Matariki Long Weekend)
2:00PM - 10:00PM
Queenstown Event Centre
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Thanks to George FM and The Edge