This festival features electronic, house, and techno, headlined by Carl Craig, Jayda G, Kerri Chandler, Seth Troxler, Floating Points.
Grab your coats for this one because we’re heading to a winter wonderland this 2019!
American Unitarian Thomas Wentworth Higginson even once said, “How many lessons of faith and beauty we should lose, if there were no winter in our year!” And we have to agree – snuggle weather is right around the corner, so here are the top 2019 winter festivals that are a must-attend!
Polaris Festival
Party by the Swiss Alps through Polaris Festival that’s happening from November 28 to December 1!
This festival features electronic, house, and techno, headlined by Carl Craig, Jayda G, Kerri Chandler, Seth Troxler, Floating Points, Boo Williams, Joe Claussell, Carista, and Glenn Underground this year!
Polaris is actually known for their different stages, this year offering four different stages: the Main stage, Boiler Room Stage, Club Farinet, and Club Etoile. Check out their website for the schedule on each stage! https://www.polarisfestival.ch/
What’s great about Polaris is also its spectacular views. Imagine four days of unbelievable sights from the Mouton Noir Stage! Here’s the aftermovie from last year so you can know a little bit more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzTkCDs0lOM
Tell us which stage you’re most looking forward to experiencing!
Rise Festival
Take that time to rise as well with Rise Festival from December 14 to 21!
This is happening at Les Deux Alpes, France with eight acts performing, namely, Solardo, Chase and Status, Horse Meat Disco, Craig Charles, Michael Bibi, Distinkt, No Strings Attached, and Michael.
As a boutique festival, Rise features The Main Stage, the Arena, and even has Apres Shows to grab a beer and meet the other attendees! But, they also offer different adventures! While you’re there, you can visit the Husky Safari, go paragliding, experience Glacier yoga, go on an Alpine Helicopter ride, and try snowmobiling!
Grab a look at these activities with this video and tell us which of those activities sparks your interest the most! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwPc9IJ0SlY
Rave on Snow
And what’s better than raving in the snow? Rave on Snow will prove that nothing is!
This annual electronic music festival that takes place in the Austrian Alps is happening from December 12 to 15 to one village into one huge party!
Every location is part f the RaveOnSnow experience as you enjoy more than 100km of Austria’s best slopes! Some stages even include the “village square,” the “Mountain Peak,” and the new “Central stage.”
A total of 62 acts will play at Rave on Snow to offer techno, tech house, house, deep house, electro, pop, chillout, and down tempo. Some of the artists include Pan Pot, Matthias Tanzmann, Butch, Felix Krocher, Aka Aka, Marek Hemman, Animal Trainer, Christian Smith, and Cuartero!
Here’s the aftermovie from last year so you can get excited of what you’ll be experiencing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQFCouXDbeE
Of all the genres of Rave on Snow, which one is your favorite?
Shapes Festival
Next stop? Leysin near Geneva from December 12-15 for Shapes Festival!
Leysin is the closest ski resort from Geneva with the most unique location for the best of sun, ski, and parties! Shapes showcases the latest of music trends and introduces new artists. According to Time Out magazine, this festival “is pushing the boundaries of quality music and original party vibes.”
According to the organizers, “Over 100km of pure unadulterated piste, blue runs, red runs, beginner slopes and a state-of-the-art snow park! In winter the south-facing slopes are a magnet for sun-seeking skiers who can slalom all the way down to the resort. Freestylers delight in the specially designed snow park with its Olympic half-pipe, a feature unique to the region.”
The lineup for Shapes Festival this year includes Mungo’s Hi Fi, Tama Sumo, Dele Sosimi & Medler, Pete On The Corner, Malcolm, La Sacree Deter, Psycho Weazel, Adolpho & Franky, Umbe Nalle, DJ Puma, Kun, Tom Case, Ruba Kpo, Subactive, Queencha, Koko, Housemotion, Anjel, Mr. Pancake, and Franck Alfier.
Here’s a little bit of a video to show you what Shapes is all about! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESs8gK03jf0
Let us know if you’re gonna be skiing of snowboarding!
Those are four different festivals that we’d love to see you enjoying the chills at this 2019. Which one will you pack your sweaters for? We’d love to know on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Leaving you with this quote by British poet Edith Sitwell that states, “How many lessons of faith and beauty we should lose, if there were no winter in our year!”
One of the biggest lessons we hope you learn? The beauty of life! And that’s a vibe that you’ll definitely be feeling at these festivals!
What’re you waiting for? Pack your coats, earmuffs, and gloves right now as we dance the night away together! We’ll be seeing you for a winter to remember for sure!