Stanton Ski Open
4 to 6 December 2026
The Stanton Ski Open 2026 in St. Anton am Arlberg marks the official start of the winter season from December 4 to 6 – with a three-day festival full of highlights.
Look forward to free ski and snowboard testing, live music on three stages, food trucks, and a fantastic party atmosphere. A lecture on avalanche awareness and the Arlberg Safety Camp provides important insights into off-piste mountain safety. The ski area will already kick off the winter season on Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
Experience winter sports, music, and alpine festival vibes at the Ski Opening in St. Anton am Arlberg!
Admission to the festival area is free!
Programme
Friday, 04.12.2026
- 08:30–16:00 hrs Free ski and snowboard test at the Galzigbahn
- 16:00–22:00 hrs Food trucks (serving from 16.00 hrs) and Live music (from 17.00 hrs) in the pedestrian zone
Griesplatz stage – DJ-Area
- 17:00–19:00 hrs Whitelines
- 19:00–20:30 hrs MA:RK
- 20:30–22:00 hrs Dominique Jardin
Gemeindeamt stage – Street Acts
- 17:00–18:30 hrs Mark Amacher
- 18:30–19:30 hrs Break
- 19:30–21:00 hrs unlimited culture
Tourism Office stage – Rock and Pop
- 17:30–19:00 hrs Guns n'Roses – Slash n'Roses
- 19:00–19:45 hrs Break
- 19:45–21:45 hrs Tina Turner – This is Tina
Subject to change.
Saturday, 05.12.2026
- 08:30–16:00 hrs Free ski and snowboard test at the Galzigbahn
- 16:00–22:00 hrs Food trucks (serving from 16.00 hrs) and Live music (from 17.00 hrs) in the pedestrian zone
- 19:00–20:30 hrs Krampus parade of Arlberg Pass Krampalar in the pedestrian zone
- 19:00–21:00 hrs Lecture with Lukas Ruetz – "Practical Avalanche Awareness": Avalanche prevention for winter sports enthusiasts, with a focus on conditions and best practices in the Arlberg region.
Griesplatz stage – DJ-Area
- 17:00–19:00 hrs Lucaz × Celeste
- 19:00–20:30 hrs DAMO-UKNOW
- 20:30–22:00 hrs MÖWE
Gemeindeamt stage – Street Acts
- 17:00–18:30 hrs Tizaan alphonso
- 18:30–19:30 hrs Break / Krampus parade
- 19:30–21:00 hrs Andi Gabauer
Tourism Office stage – Rock and Pop
- 17:00 - 19:00 Uhr Supertramp – century's crime
- 19:00–20:30 Uhr Break / Krampus parade
- 20:30–22:30 Uhr Taylor Swift Tribute
Subject to change.
Sunday, 07.12.2025
- 08:00–15:00 hrs Arlberg Safety Camp
- 08:30–15:00 hrs Free ski and snowboard test at the Galzigbahn
- 17:00–20:00 hrs Adventzauber at the Museum
Subject to change.
Ski and Snowboard Test
At the St. Anton Ski Open, discover what’s new in winter sports. The ski and snowboard test gives you the chance to try the latest models from a range of brands on the snow and find the right equipment for your next mountain adventure.
Whether you ski or snowboard, put the latest equipment through its paces, get a feel for it on the slopes and chat with fellow winter sports enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome to come along and try the latest models!
Exhibitors
Nitro | K2 Skis | Atomic | Salomon | Nordica | Alpina | Fischer Sports | OneWay Sports | Faction Ski | Elan Ski
Location
Car park at the Galzigbahn valley station extern
Opening Hours
Friday 08:30–16:00
Saturday 08:30–16:00
Sunday 08:30–15:00
What to Bring
Photo ID
Exhibitor Registration
To register as an exhibitor, please contact eggetsberger.johanna@stantonamarlberg.com.
Subject to change.
Arlberg Safety Days
On Sunday, 6 December 2026, everything will focus on safety in open terrain. Under the motto ‘Be there – for yourself, for others, for a safe Arlberg’, winter sports enthusiasts will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and gain practical experience.
Avalanche Rescue with the Mountain Rescue Team
Learn from experienced members of the mountain rescue service how to behave correctly off-piste:
- Lecture on avalanche awareness
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Overview of equipment & snow science
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Correct behaviour during and after an avalanche
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Practical training with avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel (Please bring your own equipment)
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First aid and care for a buried victim
Travel and Parking
By car:
Parking is available at the Terminal Ost extern car park. From there, you can reach the festival grounds in just a few minutes on foot.
By public transport:
The festival grounds are just a few minutes' walk from St. Anton am Arlberg railway station.
