More than 50,000 visitors attended the Electric Mountain Festival in Sölden from 13–18 April 2026, as the event once again transformed the ski area into a large‑scale electronic music venue. Across six days, over 15 international acts performed on eleven stages, with both the Main Days at Giggijoch and the Premium Parties selling out in advance. Headliners included Lost Frequencies, Lilly Palmer, Timmy Trumpet and James Hype, reinforcing the festival’s position as one of the leading alpine music events.
Activity spread across the entire ski area, from high‑altitude pop‑up sets above 3,000 metres on Gaislachkogl to a series of Premium Parties and curated festival specials. A new street‑food concept in the Giggijoch self‑service restaurant expanded the culinary offer, while sushi‑led menus and themed dining remained a core part of the VIP and Premium programmes. Organisers emphasised that the festival has been developed over more than a decade as a full visitor experience rather than a standalone event.
The Main Days on Thursday and Friday drew the largest crowds, with spring temperatures turning the XXL Main Stage at Giggijoch into a large open‑air arena. Ötztal Tourismus and Bergbahnen Sölden said the strong advance sales validated their updated ticketing strategy, which aims to improve crowd flow and enhance the overall visitor experience.
One of the most‑shared moments came from Belgian DJ Lost Frequencies, who performed an exclusive set at ice Q above 3,000 metres. Posting images of his gondola ride and skiing on Tiefenbach Glacier to his 1.4 million social‑media followers, he captioned them: “It’s not AI, guys”.
The festival’s international reach continues to grow, with more than 100,000 followers on its official Instagram channel and visitors travelling from multiple markets for late‑season skiing and music. Organisers say the event plays a strategic role in extending Sölden’s winter season into April.
The next edition is scheduled for 12–17 April 2027.
Image credit: Nicolai Semrau, copyright Otztal Tourism
