The Brits
Where Laxx, Switzerland
When April 3 to 10 2016
Cost Seven nights' half-board, dorm accommodation at the Riders Palace, six-day lift pass, CHF693.
What's it all about? Now in its 27th year this week-long bash returns to its spiritual home in Laax. It attracts thousands of ski and snowboard fanatics, from beginners to experts, for seven days of snow, music and partying. The Brits hosts the annual British Snowboard and Freeski Championships, as well as freestyle demonstrations from the best UK boarders and skiers. Nightly après sessions feature a Reggae BBQ, club nights and a mixture of live bands and world famous DJs. Previous performers have included Chase & Status.
For fans of Awards ceremonies, big air
More info the-brits.com
Snowbombing
Where Mayrhofen, Austria
When April 4 to 9 2016
Cost Five nights' accommodation and festival wristband from £339 (plus booking fee)
What's it all about? In its 17th year, Snowbombing is a week's whirlwind of international DJs and bands. Days are spent on the slopes, enjoying music on mountain-top stages or relaxing in the spa of a four-star hotel. Nights deliver cutting edge performances from world-class acts in unique venues; from a sky high igloo, to an enchanted forest clearing. Headlining this year is The Prodigy, and other acts include Jungle, Netsky, Bastille and Craig David. Snowbombing is also known for fancy dress.
For fans of Reading and Leeds Festivals, animal onesies
More info snowbombing.com
Caprices Festival
Where Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland
When April 7 to 10 2016
Cost Gig packages from CHF107
What's it all about? A four-day festival on three different stages celebrating of some of the finest electronic music on this planet. Founded in 2004, the festival has become a staple in the Alps' end-of-season party calendar. The line-up regularly consists of top international acts as well as up-and-coming Swiss artists, with previous names including Fatboy Slim, Portishead and Iggy Pop. This year the bill includes Guy Gerber, The Martinez Brothers and Eats Everything.
For fans of Techno, civilisation
More info caprices.ch
Spring Back to Vail
Where Vail, Colorado, USA
When April 8 to 10 2016
Cost Accommodation from $122 per person per night (based on two sharing). Events are free to attend
What's it all about? Vail, one of America's largest ski areas, ends the season with a weekend of free live concerts and the infamous World Pond Skimming Championships (April 10).
For fans of Ponds, skimming across them
More information vail.com
World Ski & Snowboard Fesitval
Where Whistler, BC, Canada
When April 8 to 17 2016
Cost Tickets to individual events are sold separately and cost from $15
What's it all about? The vast North American ski area hosts 10 days of everything from top athletes pushing the limits and free outdoor concerts to fashion, photography, film and après. The world's best snowboarders will compete in Monster Boarderstyle (April 15 and 16) and slopestyle events, while their two-planked counterparts will take part in the IFSA North American Freeride Championships from Aril 8 to 9. During the day revellers can wander into the free State of the Art exhibition and in the evenings there's a variety of events, including a roller derby, silent disco, and professional filmmaker and photographer showdowns.
For fans of Baggy snow attire, anything 'gnarly'
More info wssf.com
Top of the Mountain Concert
Where Ischgl, Austria
When April 30, 2016
Cost Concert admission is included in the €95 lift-pass price for concert day – compared with the regular day pass price of €46.50 – but regular rates apply for passes of four days or more.
What’s it all about? The Top Of The Mountain season closing concerts typically attract crowds of up to 20,000 and this year rock giants Muse are to perform. Catch them at the open-air lunchtime concert on Ischgl’s mountain-top stage at 2,300m on the penultimate day of the Tirolean resort’s five-month long ski season. Expect an energetic performance against a dramatic Alpine backdrop with hits including Survival, Starlight and Psycho plus others from the award-winning album Drones. Muse will join Ischgl’s impressive hall of fame, including Robbie Williams, Elton John, James Blunt, Rihanna and The Beach Boys, who opened this season at the end of November 2015.
For fans of Rock and high-altitude skiing and snowboarding
More info ischgl.com
Spring Break
Where Kaunertal, Austria
When April 30 to May 6 2016
Cost Three nights' accommodation and three-day lift pass from €164
What's it all about? Fairly new to the festival scene, Spring Break brings together riders from all over the world to the heart of the Austrian Alps for a week of après, rail jams and gear testing. The event offers the best of the late-season snow on the Kaunertal Glacier, with snowboarding fanatics able to test as many boards, boots and bindings as they like. The event is in its fourth year after emerging out of The Snowboard Test, the annual industry get-together that has been going for more than 20 years and has been open to the public ever since. Highlights of the week include the White Lines Rail Jam and Monster Energy party.
For fans of Testing kit and being stoked
More information snowboardspringbreak.com
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