Come for the skiing. Stay for the music. From 15th-20th December 2026, Brixen im Thale, Kirchberg in Tirol, and Westendorf kick off the season with DJ sets on the mountain and parties in the heart of town. From Sonnenrast and SkiWelthütte to the village square, Winter Opening in Brixental Valley brings festival energy to your ski getaway.
Six days. Six venues. And Ely Oaks taking over central Westendorf on Saturday. With Mathias Kaden, LAVINIA, Anna Chiara, and more on the lineup, expect big beats, mountain views, and the easygoing alpine atmosphere that makes Brixental special. Grab your friends. Make a trip of it. Let’s get winter started.
Countdown
Winter Opening 2026
Dates: 12th-20th December 2026
Kickoff: 12th December on the Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel
Brixental festival stops: 15th-20th December 2026 - six days, six venues across Brixen, Kirchberg, and Westendorf
Westendorf highlight: Ely Oaks on 19th December in the village center
Tickets: Grab your tickets for HUGEL and the Ely Oaks event using the respective ticket buttons
HUGEL is heading to the Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel — and you’ll want to be there. Get ready for electronic beats with the Kitzbühel Alps as your backdrop. Start your winter getaway a little early and make this kickoff one to remember. Don’t wait — grab your ticket now.
Westendorf is turning up the volume! The party kicks off at 03.00 pm in the village center. Fredi Hahn, ENA, and another act get the crowd moving before Ely Oaks takes over the decks from 08:10 to 09:30 pm.
Mountain air, big beats, and you in the crowd — grab your ticket and join the party!
Village square today, mountain hut tomorrow. Winter Opening takes you around Brixental Valley, with a different venue every day. Catch your favorite acts or stick around for the full six-day experience.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | Brixen – Village Square
- 4:00–7:00 PM: Elli Altenberger
- 7:00–9:00 PM: Mathias Kaden
Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | Kirchberg – Pöllmühle
- 4:00–7:00 PM: David G.
- 7:00–9:00 PM: LAVINIA
Thursday, December 17, 2026 | KitzSki – Sonnenrast
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM: Maximal
- 1:00–2:45 PM: Klangwelten
- 2:45–4:00 PM: Anna Chiara
Friday, December 18, 2026 | SkiWelt – Hochbrixen
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM: DJ Fabex
- 1:00–4:00 PM: Rudy MC
Saturday, December 19, 2026 | Westendorf – Village Center
- 3:00–5:00 PM: Fredi Hahn
- 5:00–6:30 PM: DAMO-UKNOW
- 6:30–8:00 PM: ENA
- 8:10–9:30 PM: Ely Oaks
Sunday, December 20, 2026 | SkiWelt – Talkaser
- 11:00 AM–1:00 PM: DJ Le Grande
- 1:00–4:00 PM: DJ Instyle
Who says your trip has to end with the last set? Make Winter Opening in Brixental Valley, 15th-20th December 2026, part of your ski vacation in Tirol. Explore two ski areas - KitzSki Kitzbühel | Kirchberg and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental - then settle into your perfect place to stay in Brixen im Thale, Kirchberg, or Westendorf.
Driving to the event? Park for free at the Alpenrosenbahn parking lot at Bergbahn Westendorf. Find the exact location on the map below.
Winter Opening Brixental takes place December 15–20, 2026, with six days of DJ sets and parties across Brixen im Thale, Kirchberg in Tirol, and Westendorf.
The six venues are Pöllmühle and Sonnenrast in Kirchberg, the village square and SkiWelthütte in Brixen im Thale, and the village center and Talkaser in Westendorf.
The announced lineup includes Elli Altenberger, Mathias Kaden, David G., LAVINIA, Maximal, Klangwelten, Anna Chiara, Rudy MC, Fredi Hahn, ENA, Ely Oaks, and DJ Instyle. More acts will be announced soon.
Ely Oaks takes the decks on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 8:10 to 9:30 PM in Westendorf’s village center. The event kicks off at 3 PM. A ticket is required for admission.
Click “Get Tickets” to purchase your tickets for the event on December 19, 2026, in Westendorf’s village center.
