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The 2024 Stanton Ski Open in St. Anton am Arlberg, taking place December 6–8, kicks off the winter season with a three-day festival packed with highlights. In addition to free ski and snowboard test rides, live music on three stages and food trucks will create a festive atmosphere. An avalanche update presentation and the Arlberg Safety Camp offer important insights into mountain safety. Sunday concludes with an enchanting Advent celebration.
Experience winter sports and parties at the Ski Opening in St. Anton am Arlberg
Program
Friday, December 4, 2026
- 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Free ski and snowboard test at the Galzigbahn
- 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Food trucks (starting at 4:00 p.m.) and live music (starting at 5:00 p.m.) in town
Griesplatz Stage – DJ Area
- 5:00–7:00 p.m. Whitelines
- 7:00–8:30 p.m. MA:RK
- 8:30–10:00 p.m. Dominique Jardin
Community Center Stage – Street Performances
- 5:00–6:30 p.m. Marc Amacher
- 6:30–7:30 p.m. Break
- 7:30–9:00 p.m. unlimited culture
Tourism Association Plaza Stage – Rock and Pop
- 5:30–7:00 p.m. Guns n'Roses – Slash n'Roses
- 7:00–7:45 p.m. Break
- 7:45–9:45 p.m. Tina Turner – This is Tina
Subject to change without notice.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
- 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Free ski and snowboard test at the Galzigbahn
- 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Food trucks (starting at 4:00 p.m.) and live music (starting at 5:00 p.m.) in town
- 7:00–8:30 p.m. Krampus Parade at the Arlberg Pass, Krampalar
- 7:00–9:00 p.m. Lecture by Lukas Ruetz – “Practical Avalanche Safety” on avalanche prevention for winter sports enthusiasts, with a focus on “Conditions and Best Practices in the Arlberg Region”
Griesplatz Stage – DJ Area
- 5:00–7:00 p.m. Lucaz × Celeste
- 7:00–8:30 p.m. Next act
- 8:30–10:00 p.m. MÖWE
Community Center Stage – Street Performances
- 5:00–6:30 p.m. Tizaan Alphonso
- 6:30–7:30 p.m. Break / Krampus parade
- 7:30–9:00 p.m. Andi Gabauer
Tourism Association Plaza Stage – Rock and Pop
- 5:00–7:00 p.m. Supertramp – "Century's Crime"
- 7:00–8:30 p.m. Intermission / Krampus parade
- 8:30–10:30 p.m. Taylor Swift Tribute
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Sunday, December 6, 2026
- 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Safety Camp at Galzig
- 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Free ski and snowboard test at the Galzigbahn
Arlberg Safety Days
On Sunday, December 6, 2026 , the focus will be on safety in the backcountry. 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 Service
Learn from experienced members of the mountain rescue team how to stay safe off-piste:
- Lecture on Avalanche Science
- Overview of Equipment & Snow Science
- What to Do During and After an Avalanche
- Hands-on training with an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel (please bring your own equipment)
- First Aid and Care for a Person Buried Under Debris
The 2024 Stanton Ski Open in St. Anton am Arlberg, taking place December 6–8, kicks off the winter season with a three-day festival packed with highlights. In addition to free ski and snowboard test rides, live music on three stages and food trucks will create a festive atmosphere. An avalanche update presentation and the Arlberg Safety Camp offer important insights into mountain safety. Sunday concludes with an enchanting Advent celebration.
Experience winter sports and parties at the Ski Opening in St. Anton am Arlberg
Program
Friday, December 4, 2026
- 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Free ski and snowboard test at the Galzigbahn
- 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Food trucks (starting at 4:00 p.m.) and live music (starting at 5:00 p.m.) in town
Griesplatz Stage – DJ Area
- 5:00–7:00 p.m. Whitelines
- 7:00–8:30 p.m. MA:RK
- 8:30–10:00 p.m. Dominique Jardin
Community Center Stage – Street Performances
- 5:00–6:30 p.m. Marc Amacher
- 6:30–7:30 p.m. Break
- 7:30–9:00 p.m. unlimited culture
Tourism Association Plaza Stage – Rock and Pop
- 5:30–7:00 p.m. Guns n'Roses – Slash n'Roses
- 7:00–7:45 p.m. Break
- 7:45–9:45 p.m. Tina Turner – This is Tina
Subject to change without notice.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
- 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Free ski and snowboard test at the Galzigbahn
- 4:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Food trucks (starting at 4:00 p.m.) and live music (starting at 5:00 p.m.) in town
- 7:00–8:30 p.m. Krampus Parade at the Arlberg Pass, Krampalar
- 7:00–9:00 p.m. Lecture by Lukas Ruetz – “Practical Avalanche Safety” on avalanche prevention for winter sports enthusiasts, with a focus on “Conditions and Best Practices in the Arlberg Region”
Griesplatz Stage – DJ Area
- 5:00–7:00 p.m. Lucaz × Celeste
- 7:00–8:30 p.m. Next act
- 8:30–10:00 p.m. MÖWE
Community Center Stage – Street Performances
- 5:00–6:30 p.m. Tizaan Alphonso
- 6:30–7:30 p.m. Break / Krampus parade
- 7:30–9:00 p.m. Andi Gabauer
Tourism Association Plaza Stage – Rock and Pop
- 5:00–7:00 p.m. Supertramp – "Century's Crime"
- 7:00–8:30 p.m. Intermission / Krampus parade
- 8:30–10:30 p.m. Taylor Swift Tribute
-
Sunday, December 6, 2026
- 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Safety Camp at Galzig
- 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Free ski and snowboard test at the Galzigbahn
Arlberg Safety Days
On Sunday, December 6, 2026 , the focus will be on safety in the backcountry. 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 Service
Learn from experienced members of the mountain rescue team how to stay safe off-piste:
- Lecture on Avalanche Science
- Overview of Equipment & Snow Science
- What to Do During and After an Avalanche
- Hands-on training with an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel (please bring your own equipment)
- First Aid and Care for a Person Buried Under Debris
