Rock The Pistes Festival Returns For 14th Edition, In The Heart Of Portes Du Soleil
From 15 to 21 March 2026, the Rock The Pistes festival returns for its 14th edition, taking place in the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area, which is recognised as one of the largest ski areas in the world. Renowned as a pioneer of high-altitude festivals, Rock The Pistes has been challenging convention since 2011 by hosting musical performances in remarkable and unexpected mountain locations.
Throughout the festival, a stage is set up each day in the mountains, in a different part of the ski area. These unique concert venues are accessible on skis (and some are accessible to pedestrians by lift), offering attendees an unforgettable experience and breathtaking alpine scenery. All performances are included for those with a valid lift pass.
For five days, the mountains are transformed into a vibrant cultural arena, where sport and music intertwine. The festival also celebrates the Franco-Swiss culinary traditions, making Rock The Pistes a truly unique event. The festival’s energy continues into the night with additional concerts, DJ sets, and entertainment across the resorts.
The programme for 2026 has just been announced:
- Sunday 15 March : Superbus in Morzine, France Style: Pop Rock
- Tuesday 17 March : Stéphane in Châtel, France Style: Swiss pop. Boulevard des Airs in Châtel, France. Style: Pop & Electro
- Wednesday 18 March : Wepa Wepa in Châtel, France Style: Pop. Cachemire in Châtel, France Style: Rock
- Friday 20 March : Trinix in Morgins, Switzerland. le: Electro
- Saturday 21 March : g Marrons Style: reggae and hip hop
Practical information
The Portes du Soleil lift pass includes concerts.
→ €68 per day for skiing + live music.
→ Until February 15th: Buy one day pass, get 30% off the second one Buy a 6-day pass and get a 7th day for free.
Rock the Pistes in numbers
- The first high-altitude festival to truly be on the slopes
- 5 live concerts at altitude + dozens of off-stage concerts
- 14th edition
- 25,000 festivalgoers expected each year
- 600 km of skiing, 307 slopes, 90 mountain restaurants
- 1,814 m: this is the altitude for the highest stage
- More than 2.7 million views on social media (2025 edition)
- 83 artists have performed since 2011
- And still: 1 pass = skiing + concerts included
Located between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, the Portes du Soleil is a cross-border ski area, with 12 resorts connected between France and Switzerland: Abondance, Avoriaz, Champéry, Châtel, La Chapelle d’Abondance, Les Gets, Montriond, Morzine, Morgins, Saint Jean d’Aulps, Torgon and Val-d’Illiez – Les Crosets – Champoussin.
Les Portes du Soleil is easily accessible from the UK. The closest airport is Geneva and there are transfers to all the villages. Visitors can also come by train to Cluses or Thonon in France and get a bus or taxi to the resort.
The festival is organized by the Association Internationale des Portes du Soleil with the support and collaboration of the resorts. The aim is to create a unique mountain experience combining culture and sport, available to all visitors.
