Beer and EDM dominate the festivals in March. Particularly popular: the festivals in the Alps. Absolutely worth a trip: Snowboxx and Chamonix Unlimited Festival in France!
- Starkbierzeit Festival, Germany – Munich celebrates the Starkbierzeit or Strong Beer Festival, reminiscent of Oktoberfest but focused on strong beers to help locals through Lent fasting. This event takes place all over Munich in breweries, beer halls, and restaurants, with local breweries serving up beers with an alcohol content of at least 7.5%.
- Las Fallas Festival, Spain – In Valencia, the Las Fallas Festival takes place from March 15th to 19th. Artists spend a year creating 20-foot statues that are eventually set alight in front of thousands of spectators, marking a unique celebration of art and fire.
- Tomorrowland Winter, France – The famous music festival Tomorrowland takes its winter edition to Alpe d’Huez, France, from March 16th to 23rd. This festival combines world-class ski facilities with an international lineup of artists, set against the enchanting stages and the mystical ambiance of the French mountains.
- Snowboxx, France – Taking place in Avoriaz from March 16th to 23rd, Snowboxx is a week of music and mountain sports, featuring main stage events, après-ski concerts, and unique experiences like igloo raves.
- Chamonix Unlimited Festival, France – Set against the backdrop of Mont Blanc, this festival from March 25th to April 1st combines natural wonder with electronic music, offering attendees breathtaking venues and mountain vistas.
- Caprices Festival, Switzerland – In Crans-Montana from March 29th to 31st and April 5th to 7th, the Caprices Festival is known for its transparent mountain-top tents and unparalleled views of the Swiss Alps, featuring top EDM artists.
- Barcelona Beer Festival, Spain – Scheduled for March 22nd to 24th, this festival celebrates craft beer with a wide selection of brews available for tasting
- Zurich Beer Festival, Switzerland – Taking place on March 22nd and 23rd, it’s a celebration of beer culture, offering tastings from various breweries
- Shapes Festival Leysin, Switzerland – From March 18th to 24th, this festival explores electronic music in a stunning alpine environment, known for its intimate underground parties
- SunIce Festival, Switzerland – Held from April 4th to 7th in St. Moritz, this festival brings a close to the winter music festival season with electronic music, alpine luxury, and lifestyle events
- Festi Val Tho, France – In Val Thorens, from March 19th to 21st, this festival offers three days of DJ sets and concerts in the highest resort in Europe
- It’s Spring in Val Cenis, France – Celebrating spring from March 21st to 24th with music, winter sports, and outdoor activities
- Radiomeuh Circus Festival, France – In La Clusaz from April 4th to 7th, this eclectic and family-friendly festival is known for its selection of alternative music and entertainment
- European Snowpride, France – A major event in Tignes from March 16th to 23rd, it’s Europe’s largest gay ski week, offering skiing, parties, and concerts
- Sliding in the Heart, France – A charity event in Le Grand Bornand from March 22nd to 24th, combining music and skiing for a good cause.