What’s On in Thredbo This Summer: Your 2026/27 Guide to Every Event, Month by Month
Your summer base in the mountains
The snow melts, the wildflowers come out, and Thredbo turns into a completely different playground. From 21 November 2026 to 25 April 2027, the village is packed with trail runs, bike races, live music and long, easy days on the hiking trails.
And right in the middle of it all? That’s us.
Boali is a traditional Thredbo lodge, and summer suits us just as well as winter. You’ll wake up to mountain views, head out for the day with a hearty breakfast under your belt, and come home to a proper dinner at the communal table. No hunting for a restaurant booking after a big ride. No wondering where the kids will eat. Just good food, good company and the kind of evening where everyone swaps stories about their day.
Here’s everything happening in Thredbo and around the Snowies this summer, plus a few local tips on making the most of it.
What’s on in Thredbo: summer 2026/27
November: the season opens
- Alpine Hiking Season starts – Sat 21 Nov. The high-country trails open for the summer, running right through to 25 April.
- Mountain Bike Park Opening Weekend – 21–22 Nov. First laps of the season on Thredbo’s downhill and flow trails.
- Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB – 26–28 Nov. Runners from all over take on the Main Range. Worth coming just to watch the finish line.
Local tip: Opening weekend and UTK fill the village fast. If you’re racing or crewing, lock in your beds early so you’ve got a warm meal and a quiet night before the start.
December: wildflowers and Christmas in the mountains
- Wildflower Season – 1 Dec to 1 Feb. The alpine meadows put on their best show of the year.
- Thredbo Gravity Series #1: Specialized Sidewinder Showdown – Sat 12 Dec.
- Kids Summer Adventure Festival – 19 Dec to 10 Jan. Three weeks of activities built for families.
- Thredbo Christmas Carnival – 19–25 Dec, kicking off with the Village Christmas Party on Sat 19 Dec.
- Christmas Eve Carols – Thu 24 Dec.
- Thredbo Summer Music Series – Sat 26 Dec.
- New Year’s Eve – Thu 31 Dec. The Summer Music Series NYE Party sees the year out in the village.
Local tip: Christmas in the mountains is something else. View Boali’s special offers for Christmas lunch and New Year’s dinner.
January: music, food and the Blues
- Thredbo Summer Music Series – Sat 2 Jan and Sat 9 Jan (featuring Jack Biilmann on the 9th).
- Thredbo Fun & Fitness Week – 9–16 Jan.
- Thredbo Blues Festival – 15–17 Jan. The 32nd year of one of the village’s best-loved weekends.
- Snowies Beer, Food & Wine Festival – 22–25 Jan, in the lead-up to Australia Day.
- Thredbo Gravity Series #2: Oakley Cruiser Crusher – Sat 30 Jan.
Local tip: Blues Festival and the Snowies festival weekend are two of the busiest weekends of summer. Book these first – check availability.
February: Cannonball and a full moon
- Full Moon Hike to Mt Kosciuszko – 2 Feb. A night walk to the top of Australia. Keep an eye on Thredbo’s calendar for the date.
- Cannonball MTB Festival presented by Boost Mobile – 9–13 Feb, wrapping up with the Cannonball Closing Party on Sat 13 Feb.
- Snowies MTB Festival – 18-20 Feb. Just down the road at Lake Crackenback, with trail riding and racing through the valley.
Local tip: February is our favourite kept secret. The school holidays are over, the weather is still warm, and the trails are quieter outside of event times.
March: a busy month on the mountain
- Boost Mobile Australian MTB Interschools – 1–5 Mar.
- Rare Cancers Australia Kosi Challenge – 19–20 Mar. Hundreds of climbers head for the summit of Mt Kosciuszko to raise money for people affected by rare cancers.
- Thredbo Gravity Series #3: SRAM Supertrail Scramble – Sat 20 Mar.
- Thredbo Easter Festival – 27–28 Mar, including an Easter Bunny visit on Sun 28 Mar.
- Lake Light Sculpture – Easter long weekend 26-29 Mar. Snowy Monaro’s biggest arts festival fills the Lake Jindabyne foreshore with outdoor sculpture. It’s an easy 30-minute drive from the lodge.
Local tip: Easter falls early this year. Spend a morning at the Easter Festival in the village, then take a drive down to Jindabyne for Lake Light Sculpture in the afternoon.
April: autumn colours and the season finale
- Kids Autumn Adventure Festival – 10–25 Apr, across the school holidays.
- Thredbo Gravity Series #4: Maxxis Chainless Champs – Sat 24 Apr.
- MTB Closing Weekend – 24–25 Apr. One last weekend of laps to finish the season.
Local tip: Crisp mornings, golden afternoons and a fire going in the evening. Autumn might be the most underrated time to stay at Boali.
Beyond the events
Some of the best summer days in Thredbo aren’t on any calendar.
- Hike to the roof of Australia. Ride the Kosciuszko Express chairlift up and walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko, or take on the Main Range loop if your legs are up for it. Check out some great hikes around Thredbo.
- Ride the bike park. From gentle flow trails to proper downhill runs, there’s something for every level. Bike hire and lessons are available in the village.
- Take it slow. Wander the Thredbo Valley Track, cool off in the river, or grab a coffee in the village and watch the riders roll in.
- Come home to Boali. After a big day out, there’s nothing better than a hot shower, a cold drink on the deck and dinner sorted. Then either retire to the lounge for a drink with friends or a board game with the family. See Boali’s facilities.
Plan your summer stay
Boali is open year-round. Book direct with us for our best available rates, and you’ll get to know the lodge (and the people who run it) before you’ve even arrived.
- Early bird summer stays: book early and save 15%.
- Families: Hearty meals, simple rooms and one less thing to organise. A host of entertainment options for the kids such as board games and a Play Room with pool table, ping pong, air hockey, table football and a TV with a stack of DVDs. Plus, kids can stay free.
- Groups, clubs and teams: Coming up for Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko, Cannonball or a team retreat? We’d love to have you. Communal dining and shared spaces make Boali an easy fit for a crew. See our Groups offers.
Check dates and book direct with Boali for Best Available Rates online, or give us a call on 0474 240 447.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the mountains this summer.