If you’re already dreaming about your next ski festival holiday, now is the perfect time to start planning. Europe’s biggest ski festivals regularly sell out months in advance, with thousands of people travelling from the UK every year to combine world-class skiing with unforgettable live music.
Whether you’re into house, drum & bass, techno or indie music, there’s a mountain festival for you. Many packages include accommodation, lift passes and festival entry, making them fantastic value if you book early.
Here’s our guide to the biggest ski festivals of 2027, when tickets go on sale, how to book, and why they’re worth adding to your calendar.
Snowboxx 2027 Ski Festival
Avoriaz, France
Part of the famous Portes du Soleil ski area, Avoriaz is one of Europe’s most snow-sure resorts. It’s completely car-free, meaning you can ski directly to your accommodation and walk between every stage, bar and venue.
When is it?
13–20 March 2027.
What is Snowboxx?
Snowboxx has become one of Europe’s favourite ski festivals, attracting thousands of skiers and snowboarders every year.
Expect:
International DJs
Drum & Bass
House music
Après ski parties
Mountain stages
Igloo parties
Fancy dress events
Snow sports competitions
Comedy nights
Wellness activities
It’s much more than a music festival—it’s a week-long ski holiday packed with entertainment from morning until late at night.
Why should you go?
Snowboxx is perfect if you want to combine skiing with nightlife.
Unlike many music festivals, you spend your days exploring over 600km of pistes before heading into live performances every afternoon and evening.
Avoriaz itself is one of France’s most popular ski resorts thanks to its reliable snow, excellent beginner terrain and huge interconnected ski area.
When do ski festival tickets go on sale?
Packages are typically released during late summer and early autumn, with early-bird prices selling out quickly. Joining the official mailing list is the best way to receive sale announcements. Sales start at the end of July!
How do you book?
Book directly through the official Snowboxx website, where you’ll find:
Festival packages
Accommodation
Lift passes
Ticket-only options
Group bookings
If you’re flying from the UK, don’t forget to arrange your airport transfer in advance. Geneva Airport is the most popular arrival airport, with private transfers to Avoriaz taking around 1 hour 45 minutes depending on traffic.
Rise Festival
Where is it?
Home to Europe’s largest skiable glacier, Les Deux Alpes offers fantastic snow conditions alongside a lively town packed with bars and restaurants.
What is Rise Festival?
Rise describes itself as the world’s largest independent ski and music festival.
The week includes:
Massive headline concerts
Après ski stages
Comedy performances
Wellness events
Snow sports competitions
Secret parties
Mountain BBQs
With over 220km of pistes and one of Europe’s best glacier ski areas, it’s ideal for intermediate skiers looking to mix skiing with entertainment.
Why people love Rise Festival
Rise has built a reputation for being one of the best-value ski festivals in Europe.
Unlike some festivals that focus purely on electronic music, Rise offers a wider entertainment programme, making it ideal for groups with different interests.
When do tickets go on sale?
Festival packages are normally released months in advance, with deposits available before full payment is due. Early booking usually offers the best accommodation choices and lowest prices.
Booking your ski festival
Reserve directly through the official Rise Festival website.
Packages usually include:
- Accommodation
- Lift pass
- Festival wristband
Flights and airport transfers are booked separately.
Snowbombing 2027
Where?
Mayrhofen, Austria
Dates
5–10 April 2027.
Why is Snowbombing famous?
Snowbombing is often described as the original mountain music festival.
Expect:
- Forest raves
- Cable car DJ sets
- Mountain-top stages
- Street parties
- World-famous electronic artists
- Incredible Austrian après ski
It has been running for over two decades and regularly attracts internationally renowned DJs and performers.
Tickets
Packages are already promoted well in advance, and accommodation in Mayrhofen sells out extremely quickly. Signing up for official updates gives access to ticket announcements and package releases.
