Music Festivals In The Alps To Add To Your Travel Bucket List

Mountains, skiing, and music festivals perfectly combine adrenaline-pumping skiing activities and mesmerising live music performances. They deliver an unrivalled experience for those looking for an unforgettable winter break. These four festivals are a true mix of skiing and music, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Alps.

Chamonix Unlimited Festival

This 6-day music festival combines skiing with music and partying with musicians performing in various places ranging from downtown Chamonix to Mer De Glace, France's largest glacier, and Aiguille Du Midi, a 3842m peak that brings you the closest you can get to Mont Blanc's summit without trekking. There's even a venue at one Skyway Monte Bianco gondola station.

More info here.

SnowBoxx

Spend an unforgettable week skiing, raving, and exploring the world's largest connected ski area. Snowboxx is located in Avoriaz, a car-free ski resort, and provides more than simply music and mountains. Every year, Avoriaz comes alive to the sounds of famous performers and DJs, with hordes of partygoers dressed in vivid attire. There's late-night dancing downtown and events with performers in secret locations in the mountains. During the day, there are fantastic skiing outings, iconic apr&egraves at La Folie Douce, igloo parties and slope-side games, and incredible shows by world-class acts at a gigantic open-air arena at night. 

More info here

Caprices Festival

At nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, the famed ski resort of Crans Montana organises this techno and house party led by some of the world's best electronic music performers. Every year, veteran and new musicians will perform in various places to celebrate like never before, from daylight dance to moonlit nightlife. 

More info here.

Zermatt Unplugged

This acoustic festival is held in the Alps of Zermatt, a well-known ski resort in Switzerland. It features several stages spread out around the village and at mountain-top elevations, close to the stars at night. You get to see amazing performances by well-known acoustic artists on the marquee stage, up-and-coming musicians, small and private gatherings, and the sombre sounds of blues bands. Zermatt Unplugged offers only the finest acoustic music and mouthwatering gourmet food from affiliated restaurants.  

More info here.

RELATED Driving Holidays Delhi to Auli is a Himalayan Odyssey

ALSO READ Switzerland Driving in The Alps