Best winter music festivals

Summer’s sadly over and the cooler days are approaching. We also hate to see the summer festival season coming to an end. It’s been a great one: massive headliners, bangers playing while you’re dancing under the sunshine with your mates and a drink in hand. Realistically, no one wants the party to stop.

So, instead of waiting till the next summer season, why not party through the cold winter months too? We’ve picked a few of our favourite winter music festivals happening for the last part of 2026 and in early 2027. You can still be clubbing, raving, and partying, from Barcelona and Italy to the Swiss Alps above the sea. So, here’s some of the best winter festivals in 2026.

Rise Festival

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When: Saturday December 5th -  Saturday December 12th, 2026 

Where: Les 2 Alpes in Rhone-Alpes, France

2026 lineup: DJ Heartstring, Andy C, East End Dubs, Hannah Laing, Chris Stassy, Sub Focus, Silva Bumpa

With three main stages, five indoor arenas and a warehouse afterparty to dance through to the morning, Rise Festival will have some of the biggest DJs and headline acts surrounded by snowy mountains. To wind down, there are ski bars in the resort and winter sports to get involved in, regardless of whether you’re an expert or not.

 

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Snowboxx

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When: Tuesday March 13th- Tuesday March 20th, 2027

Where: Avoriaz in France 

2027 lineup: TBA

Another one for the mountain fans! Snowboxx festival is one of the most exciting winter music festivals at one of Europe’s best ski resorts. Their packages are wrapped up in a dreamy week-long mix of skiing down slopes, clubs, raves, secret sets, bingo nights, water parks, and so much more in France’s unique mountain locations. The super early bird tickets have already sold out, so make sure to be quick when buying your tickets. 

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The Jungle Weekender - Amsterdam 

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When: Friday March 5th - Monday March 8th, 2027

Where: Leidseplein, Amsterdam 

2027 lineup: TBA

And to close off the winter season, Amsterdam’s Jungle Weekender will have good music, boat parties and a chance to cruise the city. Along with jungle music, there’ll also be drum and bass, reggae and dub from the pre-party to the after-party. Last year's lineup had standouts like Ragga Twins, Byran Gee, Top Cat, Mickey Finn and more. 

 

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The Warehouse Project

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When: Saturday November 14th

Where: Depot (Mayfield) in Manchester

Lineup: Klangkuenstler, Fenimore, Felice, HØleigh 

Not all of us can afford to jet off to another country, especially during the costly winter months. Thankfully, the legendary Warehouse Project puts on a variety of live music events throughout the latter half of the year, making them a great replacement for winter festivals abroad. 

The Warehouse Project and Teletech are bringing back techno producer Klangkuenstler to Manchester. Warehouse Project is always one of Manchester’s anticipated music events, and this one is no different! And as always, they have plenty of events lined up, including Manchester’s own Josh Barker with two back-to-back shows, ‘You&Me’, in October.

 

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Drumsheds

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When: Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Where: London, England

Lineup: Ammo Avenue, Don’t F**k with Disco, Ella Knight, RUZE, Melvo Baptisted

We’re leaving summer by partying with Drumsheds in September, which always features exciting names across a wide range of genres. Last year Peggy Gou, Max Dean, and Sven Vath performed to a crowd of 15,000. For this year’s lineup, they have three stages, so expect techno, amapiano, house, trance and more. There’s something for all music fans in one of London’s coolest venues. Keep a look out for their next events in London, ‘The Return’ and ‘Don’t Let Daddy Know’ in October too.

 

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Tomorrowland Winter

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When: Tuesday March 20th - Tuesday 27th, 2027

Where: Alpe d’Huez in France

Lineup: TBA

Although we’re stepping into Spring, the snowy French Alps will be turning into the largest electronic winter music celebration. Here, you’ll dance to some of the biggest names in the dance music scene, surrounded by the French mountains.

While the lineup hasn’t been announced just yet, it’s highly anticipated, as Tomorrowland Winter is one of the biggest electronic winter festivals with multiple stages that people look forward to. Last year's lineup had Steve Aoki, Alok, Netsky, and Nina Kraviz. Not only that, there’s a range of sports activities for you to get involved in. 

 

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Mira Festival

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When: Friday November 6th - Saturday November 7th, 2026

Where: Fira Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain 

Lineup: Datapunk, Shygirl, TUTU, Max Cooper, AMORE, Proxima, Machine Girl, Martin Rev and more

Mira Festival is an innovative, unique blend of digital art forms such as art installations, immersive visuals, virtual reality experiences, creative performances and more, with a lineup of cutting-edge DJ sets soundtracking it all. A sensory treat to enjoy, dance and observe the creativity and emerging talent in Barcelona.  

 

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Wildlands

Photo: Wildlands Festival / Facebook.com 

When: December 31 2026 in Brisbane and January 2 2027 in Perth

Where: Brisbane and Perth in Australia 

Lineup: Skepta, John Summit, Nia Archives, Dean Turnley, Ewan McVicar, Hannah Laing

If you’re seeking to escape the cold climes of the UK through the winter months and fancy a trip to the other side of the world for a truly unforgettable festival experience, we highly recommend Australia’s Wildlands Festival. 

The nation’s biggest one-day festival event is back this year, taking place in both Brisbane and Perth. Running across the New Year period (name a better way to welcome in 2026), the lineup is insane and is the perfect way to dance into the new year. 

 

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Iceland Airwaves

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When: Thursday 5th - Saturday 7th November 2025

Where: Reykjavik in Iceland

Lineup: Adult DVD, Agent Fresco, 9M88, Alien Chicks, Andervel, Any Young Mechanic, Apex Anima & Frznte, Arima Ederra and more.

Each November, the volcanic landscapes of Iceland and its capital, Reykjavík, pulse with energy as Iceland Airwaves takes over every street, bar, and concert hall. For three unforgettable days, the city transforms into a playground for an eclectic mix of international acts and the most exciting emerging talent from Iceland’s thriving music scene.

It’s an intimate, electrifying celebration where every corner hides a new discovery - the kind of festival that gifts you stories to fill your mates with envy.

 

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DALMA Festival

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When: Friday 4th - Sunday 5th December 2026

Where: Malta

Lineup: Anetha, Chouhal, Dasha Rush, DVS1, Faster Horses, Georg, Jeff Mills, Human Safari, Neux

All the techno heads, this one’s for you. DALMA Festival promises “a seismic assembly of techno visionaries, timeless legends, and future stars”, and judging by this year’s third-edition lineup, they’re absolutely right. It’s their biggest and boldest bill yet.

Perfectly timed in the run-up to Christmas, why not gift yourself some well-earned R&R – that’s rave and recuperation – in Malta’s balmy climate. A world away from the winter chill back home.

 

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C2C Festival 

 

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When: Thursday October 29th - Sunday November 1st, 2026 

Where: Turin, Italy

Lineup: Kelela, Bladee, Arca, the Avalanches, Elias Rønnenfelt, Chuquimamani-Condori and more

For the eclectic music fans, C2C (short for Club to Club) is back for its 25th year with a warehouse rave in Italy. C2C celebrates music acts that are innovative and experimental. Enjoy the music with Turin’s picturesque cobbled streets and wine bars around you. Last year’s lineup featured Ecco2k, A. G. Cook, Palm Wine and Acid Eyes, and they’re back with another great lineup this year. 

 

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BRB, just sending all these mega winter music festivals to the group chat.

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Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.

 

 

  

 

 

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