Rhythm and Alps
A two-day New Year music festival in the Cardrona Valley between Queenstown and Wānaka, with camping zones and a 2026 lineup announced.
- when
- Wed, 30 Dec to Thu, 31 Dec 2026
- where
- Cardrona
- cost
- Paid
- kind of event
- Music
From Rhythm and Alps, ticket guide, checked 6 October 2026.
| When | Wed, 30 Dec to Thu, 31 Dec 2026 |
| Where | Cardrona Valley |
| Cost | Full festival or single-day general admission; camping, glamping and VIP are separate add-ons; prices not shown on the guide |
| Good with kids | Not aimed at children |
| Organiser | Rhythm and Alps (opens in a new tab) |
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Getting there
Check the organiser's page for parking and any shuttle; no Orbus route serves the venue that we know of.
Around the same time
- Hāwea New Year's Eve partyThu, 31 Dec 2026 to Fri, 1 Jan 2027 · Lake Hāwea Hotel, Wānaka
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Source: Rhythm and Alps, ticket guide, checked 6 October 2026. The description is ours. Dates are New Zealand time and plans change: confirm with the organiser before you travel for an event, and if you spot a change email hello@queenstownpocket.com.