- Perisher snow season returns for 2024 with a jam-packed event calendar, kicking off with PEAK Music Festival
- Chance to buy a piece of ski history with the Mount P Double Chairlift Auction
Perisher Ski Resort, the southern hemisphere’s largest ski resort, has revealed its eagerly awaited events calendar for the 2024 snow season, with celebrations starting Friday 7 June.
This season promises visitors an unforgettable list of experiences amidst the stunning backdrop of the Snowy Mountains. Highlights include the Mt P Double Chairlift Auction, Peak Music Festival and decades-old Perisher Cup, ensuring there’s no shortage of entertainment on offer.
The festivities commence with the infamous PEAK Music Festival, a free event that features an impressive line-up of bands including Kingfisha, The Strides and Chase the Sun. Spread across various mountain venues such as Jax Bar, Smiggins, The Man, and more, the festival sets the stage for a season bursting with events and entertainment.
Opening Weekend will also offer guests the opportunity to own a slice of ski history at a special farewell auction for the historic Mt P Double Chairlift, which has been decommissioned to make way for the high-speed, 6-seater Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift. Around 70 of the original chairs will be auctioned across two days, with the live auction taking place on Saturday 8 June.
For riders seeking to upgrade their set-ups, there’s several Demo Days on offer showcasing the latest gear from leading brands like Salomon, Atomic, Capita, Burton, Oakley and more.
Finally, for skiers and snowboarders wanting to test their skills on the slopes, or spectators keen to watch, the Perisher Cup beckons, one of Australia’s oldest ski competitions now celebrating its 71st year. Or, for female skiers and snowboarders looking to improve their skills, the ever-popular Yuki Birds Session will hit the resort in July, with Perisher being just one of three Australian resorts to play host.
With its rich heritage and commitment to providing an unparalleled winter experience, Perisher Ski Resort has something for everyone this snow season.
Full schedule with dates, below:
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Event Name |
Date |
Details |
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PEAK Music Festival |
7-10 June |
Coinciding with Perisher’s Opening Weekend, PEAK Music Festival is a winter celebration of live music and entertainment across multiple Perisher Resort areas. |
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Mt P Double Chairlift Auction |
8 June |
Bid for the chance to own some Australian ski history. Registration is needed to bid at the auction. |
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Suburu WRX First Tracks |
Every Saturday and Sunday, 23 June – 8 September |
Epic Australia Pass holders will get exclusive access to Front Valley from 7.30am. |
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Three Peaks Demo Days |
20 June & 2 June |
Try out the latest snowboards from Nitro, Burton, Capita, Lib Tech, Gnu and Salomon or test out the latest in goggle tech from Oakley and Smith at the 3 Peaks Demo Tour. |
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Rhythm Demo Days |
24 June – 25 June |
Demo skis and snowboards from Rythm Snowsports outside Smiggs Hotel. |
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Amer Demo Days |
Every Sunday, 30 June –21 July |
Test out the latest and greatest newest arrivals from Salomon and Atomic. |
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Perisher Park Showdown |
12 July |
The Perisher Parks Showdown will kick off the Australian season's first major slopestyle event. The event is expected to attract some of Australia's best skiers and snowboarders, along with a handful of overseas competitors. |
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Yuki Birds Session |
27 July |
Female skiers and snowboarders will join the Yuki Birds team for a day of riding and progressing in the mountains. |
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Blue Cow Cup |
10 August & 11 August |
The Blue Cow Cup continues to serve as an important platform for all junior skiers to either test-the-waters of racing or show the others how it's done. |
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Perisher Master’s Race Weekend |
17 August & 18 August |
Retired ski-racers, keen amateurs, and those who came to the sport a little later, are given a platform to prove that age has no boundary when it comes to competitive skiing. |
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2023 Perisher Cup |
14 September |
The Perisher Cup is one of the oldest and most prestigious ski competitions in Australia. First run in 1953, skiers represent their club as a team in discipline events – Giant Slalom, Cross County and Jump. |
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2023 Perisher Slush Cup |
TBC |
Round out the season with the Slush Cup – a springtime ski and snowboarding palooza to farewell the 2024 season at Perisher. |
For more information visit: Perisher Events | Snowy Mountains Events and Entertainment
