Rhythm And Alps: Synthony Joins The Rhythm And Alps 2025 Lineup!
SYNTHONY Joins the Rhythm & Alps Lineup for an Exclusive 2025 South Island Performance!

Two weeks after dropping the stacked first lineup for its 15th anniversary, Rhythm and Alps is back with a special update - by popular demand, Synthony returns for the 2025 edition as an official headliner.
Fans asked. The festival
listened.
The countdown is
on!
RHYTHM AND
ALPS
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF THE ICONIC
FESTIVAL
- THIS IS NEW YEARS AT ITS PEAK!
Cardrona Valley, Wānaka - December 29, 30 & 31, 2025
After two years since Synthony welcomed in 2024 in the Cardrona Valley - and many, many requests for their return since - Rhythm and Alps are stoked to announce Synthony, the unparalleled fusion of 60-piece orchestra, DJs, live vocalists and immersive visuals, is confirmed to join the celebrations in the Cardrona Valley this December 29 - 31.
This comes as Rhythm and Alps gears up for its biggest event yet, marking a milestone year with over 10,000 festival goers expected to make the pilgrimage for an unforgettable three-day experience.
With UK heavyweights Rudim3ntal, genre-defying icon Santigold, grime pioneer Dizzee Rascal, and now Synthony joining the lineup, 2025 is shaping up to be nothing short of legendary.
The full lineup already includes epic sets from Badger, Catching Cairo, Chaos In The CBD, Corrella, Disco Dom (Dombresky), Fish56Octagon, Gentlemens Club, KANINE, Kurupt FM, Swimming Paul, and The Black Seeds.
Plus dialled-in performances from Beccie B, Dick Johnson, Fiona & The Glow, Halfqueen, Lady Shaka, Natty Lou, Nice Girl, Pages Layn, SUUNE, and Th' Goodside.
And more still to be revealed.
Don’t forget - Campers’ Night returns on December 29th, with an upgraded premium camping zone and exclusive sets. Only 1,000 tickets available for night one - don’t sleep on it.
The countdown is on! Tickets are on sale now and flying. Join 10,000+ partygoers in a mountain paradise for three days of the hottest music, breathtaking scenery and next-level festival culture, all just a 40-minute drive from Queenstown and 15 minutes from Wanaka. Whether you’re returning for another round or finally crossing it off the bucket list - welcome. You’re exactly where you’re meant to be - this one’s for you!
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