The Best Events in the Alps for 2025/2026: The Ultimate Guide
Whether you dream of carving through fresh powder, cheering at World Cup ski races, tackling legendary mountain bike trails, or soaking up festivals in the high mountains, the Alps are packed with events for every taste. Plan your adventure with Ski-Lifts for seamless transfers to every destination.
Winter & Spring Alpine Festivals 2025/26
- Snowbombing, Mayrhofen, Austria (April 6–11, 2026) Europe’s biggest ski and music adventure: dancefloors, world-class DJs, slope parties, and more.
- Snowboxx, Avoriaz, France (March 14–21, 2026) Music festival meets ski holiday: huge stages, après parties and non-stop spring snow sessions.
- Tomorrowland Winter, Alpe d’Huez, France (March 21–28, 2026) Legendary global festival, magical snowscapes, world’s biggest DJs, high-altitude stages and après-ski vibes.
- Greenfield Festival, Interlaken, Switzerland (June 2026) The Alps’ top rock, punk & metal open-air, with major international and Swiss bands.
- Electric Mountain Festival, Sölden, Austria (April 13–18, 2026) International DJs, massive parties on the slopes at 2,300m. Ski ticket doubles as entry.
- Snow Attack, Les Deux Alpes, France (January 17–24, 2026) Season-launch music and snow festival: sports, live acts, and themed parties.
- Enter the Snow Festival, French Alps (2026) Festival guide and details on dates, tickets and lineup for this major spring snow/music event.
- European Gay Ski Week, Val Thorens (21st – 28th March, 2026) The 18th edition of Europe’s biggest LGBTQI+ Winter Sports Event. Guide and details on dates, tickets and line up for this major event can be found HERE.
2026 Winter Olympics & Alpine World Championships
- Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games (Feb 6–22, 2026) World’s biggest winter sports event, with events in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Livigno, Bormio and more. Tickets and disciplines: check the official site.
- FIS Alpine Ski World Championships, Kvitfjell & Hafjell, Norway (March 2026) The world’s best ski on the grandest stage.
- Speed events (Downhill & Super-G): Kvitfjell, racing the Olympiabakken (March 21–22, 2026)
- Technical events (Giant Slalom & Slalom): Hafjell, racing the Olympialøypa (March 24–25, 2026)
Major Snowboarding & Freestyle Events
- Laax Open, Laax, Switzerland (January 17–18, 2026) Europe’s premier FIS Snowboard World Cup (halfpipe & slopestyle) brings world elite to the Alps.
- FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025/26, Multiple Alpine stops including Davos, Scuol, and Simonhöhe for alpine, Montafon and Isola 2000 for snowboard cross, Silvaplana for halfpipe & slopestyle. See full calendar online.
- Olympic Snowboard Events, Cortina d’Ampezzo & Livigno, Italy (Feb 2026) Snowboard cross, parallel giant slalom, slopestyle and big air at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Summer Cycling, MTB & Extreme Events 2026
- Tour de France, Alpine route (July 4–26, 2026) The 2026 route and stage towns, including Alpine climbs, will be announced in autumn 2025. Expect an Alpine mountain stage and legendary cols. Routing info will appear here when released.
- Tour de France Femmes (August 1–9, 2026) The 2026 women’s Tour will again feature challenging mountain stages; details pending autumn 2025 announcements.
- L’Étape du Tour de France (July 2026, date TBC) The official amateur event brings thousands to the Alps to ride a Tour de France mountain stage. Location TBA.
- Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB Festival, Portes du Soleil (June 2026) Ride and test bikes on epic Alpine trails between France & Switzerland resorts.
- La Marmotte Granfondo Alpes, Alpe d’Huez, France (July 2026) Europe’s most legendary Granfondo returns; registration opens autumn 2025.
- Mountain of Hell, Les Deux Alpes, France (June/July 2026) World famous glacier-to-valley MTB descent; dates TBA.
- UCI MTB World Cup, Leogang & Haute-Savoie (Summer 2026) The world’s best battle on classic Alpine trails; specific dates TBA for 2026 season.
Travel Seamlessly to Every Event
Book with Ski-Lifts for simple, direct transfers to every festival, race and Alpine resort into autumn 2026.
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Top picks include Snowboxx in Avoriaz, Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d’Huez, Rock the Pistes in Portes du Soleil, Zermatt Unplugged in Zermatt, and Polaris Festival in Verbier. All combine vibrant music, adventure, and stunning settings.
World Cup events are held in iconic destinations such as Kitzbühel, Chamonix, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and Courchevel and Meribel. Snowboarding fans should check out the Laax Open and Freeride World Tour. Book tickets through official event sites and pre-arrange your Ski-Lifts transfers for easy access.
Don’t miss the Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB Festival, Tour de France‘s Alpine stages, and Mountain of Hell in Les Deux Alpes. The UCI Mountain Bike World Cup and La Marmotte Granfondo bring cyclists and fans to world-renowned climbs.
Ski-Lifts offers direct transfers from major airports and hotels to all key Alpine resorts and event venues. Book ahead for smooth, stress-free travel and more time at your chosen event.
The full 2026 route with Alpine stages will be announced October 23, 2025. Early reports suggest major Alpine climbs such as Alpe d’Huez, but final confirmation will be added here as official details are released.
Bookmark this page for updates for key 2026 events, including festivals, ski races, snowboarding comps and cycling, will be added as organisers publish confirmations.
Exact dates and lineups for summer alpine festivals are typically released by each organiser between autumn and winter the prior year, therefore check back regularly for the latest announcements.
