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EVENT INFO
Want your festival experience to really pop?
We've got all the info you need to get you ready for R&A. From transport, to music, to food, to where to grab your R&A hoodie we've got you covered.
Getting to R&A
Road tripping
Make your way to Rhythm and Alps down the iconic State Highway 6. Indulge the full kiwi summer experience with an epic roadie. #roadtorhythmandalps
Public Transport
Make sure if you’re drinking, you don’t drive. Have a plan to get back to your accommodation safely—book with Yello, or have a sober mate drive.
There are regular buses to the festival site from both Queenstown and Wanaka for Day Visitors and Campers. You can prebook your transport through Yello! This will be available closer to the time of the event.
The Music
Stages
Some brand new stages are on their way to R&A this year... deets to come! 👀
CAMPING
Camping
Enjoy the full Rhythm and Alps experience by camping onsite at the festival. Soak up the event atmosphere 24 hours a day.
ABOUT R&A
Our Story
Rhythm and Alps was born in 2011 as the South Island sister to the iconic Rhythm and Vines. Starting in a humble paddock in Terrace Downs, the festival found its true home in 2013 in the heart of the Southern Alps- Cardrona Valley, near Wānaka. What began as an idea to bring a world-class New Year’s experience to the South has since grown into an unmissable fixture on the summer calendar.
Set against an alpine backdrop like no other, R&A blends music, nature, and community in a way that’s uniquely Kiwi. Each year, the festival welcomes a diverse mix of local legends and international heavyweights across electronic, hip-hop, indie, and beyond, drawing a crowd that’s as passionate about good music as they are about good times.
More than just a festival, Rhythm and Alps has become a rite of passage for many- a three-day celebration of rhythm, connection, and the best vibes to wrap up the year.