16TH - 25TH JANAURY 2026
Get ready to crank up the fun — the Queenstown Bike Festival 2026 countdown has officially begun!
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Block out your calendar, grab your time off, and get ready for a school holiday break like no other. Whether you're a newbie or a pro, there's something for everyone at this epic ride-filled adventure!
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Check out our jam-packed schedule below, and don’t forget to follow us on socials for the latest updates, sneak peeks, and all the thrills happening during event week. Let the good times roll!
SCHEDULE
16th - 25th January 2026
FRIDAY 16th
SUNDAY 18th
START 9AM
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WYNYARD JUMP PARK
KIDS START 1PM
ADULTS START 3PM
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AFTER CHILL DOWN AT
ATLAS BEERS & FOOD​
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TUESDAY 20th
THURSDAY 22nd
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DOWNHILL RACE RUDE ROCK
START 6PM
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START 7.30PM
GANTLEYS PUB ARTHURS POINT
SATURDAY 24th
START 9.30AM
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START 1PM
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START 3PM JUNIOR
START 5PM ADULT
SATURDAY 17th
MONDAY 19th
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FRANKTON BEACH
KIDS START 3PM
ADULTS START 5PM
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AFTER CHILL DOWN AT
ALTITUDE BREWERY
DRINKS AND PIZZA
WED 21st
FRIDAY 23rd
START 8.30AM
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10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
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SKYLINE START 6.30PM
END AT ATLAS
SUNDAY 25th
SKYLINE START 11AM
ATLAS LUNCH
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KIDS START 3PM
ADULTS START 5PM
RAFFLE TIME
We are sooo lucky to have been donated some truly EPIC prizes! To give everyone a chance, we’ll be running a raffle with tickets on sale all week throughout the festival.
To claim your prizes, you’ll need to be at Gorge Road Bike Park on Sunday the 25th, the final event of the week. We’ve got something for everyone, so don’t miss your chance!
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Look out for the Merch & Ticket Sale tents at each event to get your tickets and get in the draw. All proceeds go to QMTBC, supporting the wider biking community in Queenstown. Your contribution helps fund future events, trail maintenance, and more amazing mahi across our local riding areas — making a real difference for riders everywhere.
We're so grateful to everyone who supported the biking community!
Check out the below highlights for a taste of what's to come in 2026!
WHERE FUN MATTERS