As the snow melts and the days warm up, the Snowy Mountains come alive with a packed calendar of summer events. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline, live music or family-friendly fun, this guide will help you make the most of summer in the Snowies.
Here’s what’s on for summer 2026/27, so you can start planning your getaway now. Dates are taken from each organiser’s published calendar, so check the event page before you book in case anything changes.
15 November 2026: Australian National Busking Championships, Cooma
If you love live music and street performance, head to Cooma for the Australian National Busking Championships. Expect performers, markets, workshops and the national finals, all on the way into the mountains.
Read more about the Busking Championships
21–22 November 2026: MTB Opening Weekend at Thredbo
Mountain bikers, get ready to hit the trails. The Thredbo Mountain Bike Park Opening Weekend kicks off the summer riding season, and the same weekend (21 November) marks the start of Thredbo’s alpine hiking season. Planning a riding trip? Read our guide to mountain biking in Thredbo this summer.
Learn more about MTB Opening Weekend
26–28 November 2026: Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko
The Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB takes runners through some of Australia’s most spectacular alpine country, with a choice of race distances. Whether you’re racing or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great weekend to be in the mountains.
Discover more about Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko
November–April: Full Moon Hikes to Mt Kosciuszko
For something special, join one of Thredbo’s full moon hikes to the summit of Australia’s highest mountain. This summer’s dates are 25 November, 24 December, 22 January, 21 February, 22 March and 21 April. Wildflower season starts on 1 December, so early-summer walks are especially pretty.
See Thredbo’s full summer of events
19 December 2026 – 10 January 2027: Kids Summer Adventure Festival
Families, this one’s for you. The Thredbo Kids Summer Adventure Festival runs across the school holidays, with plenty to keep kids busy while you soak up the mountain air. The Thredbo Christmas Carnival also runs from 19 to 25 December.
Check out the Kids Summer Adventure Festival
26 December 2026 – 9 January 2027: Thredbo Summer Music Series
Live music is back in the mountains with the Thredbo Summer Music Series. This summer’s dates are 26 December, a New Year’s Eve party on 31 December, then 2 and 9 January.
Explore the Thredbo Summer Music Series
28 December 2026: Jindabyne’s Man From Snowy River Rodeo
Spend the days after Christmas at Jindabyne’s Man From Snowy River Rodeo, a family-friendly day of rodeo events, food and entertainment right on our doorstep.
15–17 January 2027: The 32nd Thredbo Blues Festival
The Thredbo Blues Festival is back for its 32nd year, with three days of blues set against the mountains. Whether you’re a blues devotee or simply love live music, it’s one of the highlights of the summer.
Find out more about the Thredbo Blues Festival
23–25 January 2027: Snowies Beer, Food & Wine Festival
Round out the school holidays at the Snowies Beer, Food & Wine Festival in Thredbo, a long weekend of local produce and drinks from around the region.
Learn more about the Snowies Beer, Food & Wine Festival
9–13 February 2027: Cannonball MTB Festival
If you missed opening weekend, the Cannonball MTB Festival is the big mountain biking event of the summer, bringing riders from all over Australia to Thredbo for five days of racing and festival atmosphere.
Learn more about the Cannonball MTB Festival
27–28 March 2027: Thredbo Easter Festival
Summer winds down with the Thredbo Easter Festival, a family weekend in the village to close out the warmer months.
Find out more about the Thredbo Easter Festival
Start planning now!
With so much on this summer, the Snowy Mountains is the place to be. Between events, there’s plenty more to fill your days. Take a look at our guide to things to do in Jindabyne in summer.
Popular event weekends can fill up, so lock in your stay early. Browse accommodation in Jindabyne, stay close to Thredbo with Crackenback accommodation, or bring the dog with our pet-friendly accommodation.
