Mountains & Music Festivals
If you’re the type who likes to follow a day of carving up the slopes with some serious partying, then these mountain music festivals should be on your radar this winter. From world-class DJs to live bands, you’ll get the perfect mix of tunes and turns. And who knows? You might even discover a new resort that becomes your favourite ski spot for years to come.
Here’s our top pick of music festivals for the upcoming winter:
Tomorrowland Winter
15 – 22 March 2025 – Alpe d’Huez
The world’s most extravagant winter dance festival returns to Alpe d’Huez for another unforgettable edition this March. Tomorrowland Winter is known for bringing the best global DJs and performers to the heart of the French Alps for a week-long dance party. After a full day of exploring Alp d’Huez’s 250km of pistes you can spend your evening dancing to epic beats surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
2025 will be the festival’s fifth edition and will see more the 20,000 electronic dance music fans flock to the mountains for an otherworldly snowsports experience. Stay tuned for the lineup that’s due to be announced very soon and don’t miss out on securing your spot – grab your tickets and accommodation packages through SunWeb.
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Ronnie Loves Music Festival
24 – 28 March 2025 – Méribel
If you’re a party person heading to Méribel this season, make sure to sync your trip with the Ronnie Loves Music Festival. Hosted by the iconic Rond Point bar, a staple apres-ski spot for any Trois Valley ski holiday, this mini-festival is absolutely free and is renowned for pulling in some seriously exciting acts including the Dub Pistols and Craig Charles. Expect five days of live music, transforming the terrace and restaurant into a party zone with an eclectic mix of music genres.
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Snowboxx Festival
16 – 23 March 2025 – Avoriaz
Get ready for a week of non-stop music at Snowboxx, the high-altitude bash that turns Avoriaz into a festival playground. Possibly one of the most ideal resorts for a mountain festival, Avoriaz is a car-free town with almost exclusively ski-in, ski-out accommodation. World-class DJs will take to stages across the resort including The Blessed Madonna, Hybrid Minds and Groove Armada, as well as DJ Sets from Becky Hill and Melanie C – girl power! Daytime parties, like Folie Douce takeovers and slope-side stages, will keep the energy high from dawn till dusk. Final tickets go on sale on the 8th of November so be sure to mark that in your calendar.
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Rock the Pistes
16 – 22 March 2025 – Portes du Soleil
Want your live music right on the slopes? Rock the Pistes delivers just that, with stages dotted across multiple resorts in the vast Portes du Soleil ski area. This festival offers the unique opportunity to ski or snowboard from one gig to the next, literally crossing borders to get to the next party. Acts like Babyshambles, Caravan Palace, and Rag’n’Bone Man have rocked past editions, gracing mountain-top stages with the most incredible backdrops. A ski pass and concert ticket are all you need to get in on the action.
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Snowbombing
7 – 12 April 2025 – Mayrhofen
Snowbombing is the OG of winter music festivals, and it’s back for its 26th edition in Mayrhofen. Think five days of world-class music and partying across mountain venues by day, epic night-time events, and for those who need a break between the beats – there’s mountain top yoga and meditation on offer. From the slopeside terrace to forest raves, this festival is legendary. Much of the line-up is still to be announced but with The Prodigy headlining this year and a seasoned Austrian crew who really know how to throw a party – you know it’s going to be wild. snowbombing.com
So, make sure to mark your calendars, get booked, and get ready for an epic winter of skiing and music.
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