Jindabyne and the surrounding areas offer a variety of cultural events throughout the year, ranging from music festivals to art exhibitions. Here are a few examples:
Snowtunes Music Festival
This is a two-day music festival held in August that attracts thousands of music lovers from across the country. The festival features a line-up of top Australian and international artists across multiple stages.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour stops in Jindabyne each year to showcase the best adventure and outdoor films from around the world.
Jindabyne Arts Festival
This annual festival celebrates the visual and performing arts, with exhibitions, workshops, and performances held throughout the town.
Lake Light Sculpture
A free, annual event that takes place over the Easter long weekend. The event features over 50 sculptures from local and international artists, which are displayed around the foreshore of Lake Jindabyne.
Snowy Mountains Trout Festival
A ten-day fishing competition held in November, offering anglers the chance to win prizes for the biggest catch. The festival is held across a range of locations, including Lake Jindabyne, Thredbo River, Eucumbene River, and Murrumbidgee River.
Snowy Mountains Readers and Writers Festival
An annual event that takes place in November, featuring local and national authors, writers, and poets. The festival offers workshops, readings, and performances for book lovers.
Thredbo Blues Festival
A three-day event held in January, featuring local and international blues artists. The festival is held across multiple venues in Thredbo and offers a variety of music, food, and drinks.
These are just a few examples of the many events held in Jindabyne throughout the year.
Jindabyne Flow Fest
This is a three-day festival celebrating all things related to mountain biking and adventure sports. The festival includes downhill and cross-country mountain bike races, pump track challenges, and a variety of other adventure sports.
Dalgety Show
This is an annual agricultural show held in the historic town of Dalgety, just a short drive from Jindabyne. The show features livestock exhibitions, horse jumping competitions, wood chopping contests, and a variety of other traditional country show events.
Bredbo Sheep Dog Trials
This is an annual event held in the small town of Bredbo, located about an hour’s drive from Jindabyne. The event features sheepdog trials, working dog demonstrations, and a variety of other family-friendly activities.
These are just a few of the many festivals and events that take place in and around Jindabyne throughout the year. Visitors to the area can always find something fun and exciting to do, no matter when they visit.