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Les Gets Events and Concerts Guide All the exciting events and concerts happening in Les Gets this winter.

Introduction

The Les Gets events calendar is chock full of events during the winter ski season. Starting in December with the amazing Enchanted Forest and going all the way through to the the famous Rock The Pistes music festival in March and of course the Grand Odyssey dog sled race in between. Take a look here to see a comprehensive list of all the great Les Gets concerts and events on offer all year around below.

Piste bashers at work by night in Les Gets
Les Gets village sign
The Gentiane blue slope in Les Gets
Sunny Front de Neige in Les Gets

Ski Season Weekly Events

Les Gets village course aux flambeaux

Les Gets Torchlight descent

Head to the Front De Neige, where the local ski schools put on the torch lit run. Descending the slopes closest to the village by torch light, performing tricks and synchronised skiing. It is a great show for the family. Oh, did we mention there is free mulled wine?

  • Descents at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM
    Monday 9th February
    Monday 16th February
    Monday 23rd February
    Monday 2nd March
  • Out the front of ESF SKi School.
  • Entry: Free
Les Gets village food market

Les Gets Local Food Market

This local food market is a great way to sample the home grown Savoyard mountain delights such as cheese, cured meats, fruit and veg. You will also find flowers & plants, clothing and handmade gifts. It is held every Thursday morning in the centre of Les Gets at "Marais Parking" close to the Chamois d'Or Hotel.

  • Every Thursday morning between 08:00 and 12:00 (Midday)
  • Place du Marché - 2043 Route des Grandes Alpes
  • Entry: Free
  • Tourist Office Welcome

  • Tourist office welcome tourists to Les Gets with a cauldron of vin chaud and the presentation of the activities for the week

  • Every Monday from 17:00
  • Out the front of ESF
  • Tickets: Free

Ski Season Events

December 2025

Les Gets enchanted enchanted forest in the snow

Christmas Market

Discover the Christmas market organised by the association of the old village of Les Gets. This convivial day will bring together artisans, street entertainment, mechanical music, dance performances, treasure hunts, travelling snacks and, in the evening, the big Christmas karaoke.

  • Saturday 13th December 2025
  • Les Gets, Old Village district
  • From 12 noon to 9 pm
Les Gets enchanted enchanted forest in the snow

Father Christmas lives in Les Gets

Father Christmas feels at home here. He has his little routine but is very discreet, because preparing all those Christmas presents is very hard work. He spends most of his time with his helpful, loyal friends, the elves, in the enchanted village…

This week's programme includes guided tours into the world of this merry little world, entertainment and surprises for all the family : workshops, shows for all ages, not forgetting Santa's famous arrival on the 24th of December on the Front de Neige… Find out more...

  • Saturday December 20th to Friday December 26th 2025
  • Les Gets
  • Up to 3 years old: free, from 3 to 7 years old: €7, from 8 years old: €9
Father Christmas arriving in Les Gets with torches

Santa Claus Parade

Miss Paillette, the red hearts with their cats will cross the village accompanied by Father Christmas and his elves in a carriage, before his grand tour of the chimneys.

  • Saturday 24th December at 5:30pm
  • Rue du centre
  • Tickets: Free event
Father Christmas arriving in Les Gets with torches

The arrival of Santa Claus with Fireworks

To reserve a warm welcome for Santa Claus, big fireworks will be set off by his elves.

  • Saturday 24th December
  • Front de Neige
  • Tickets: Free entry
Les Gets new years fireworks

New Years Fireworks

  • Wednesday 31st of December from 16:30 to 21:00.
  • Front de Neige
  • Tickets: Free entry

January 2025

Les Gets Comedy


The cream of French and British stand-up comedians take it in turns, in the single aim of ensuring the audience enjoys a unique moment of relaxation and entertainment. From the absurd to satire, in French and English, there will be something to make everyone laugh. A great way to exercise your laughter muscles after a long day exercising your other muscles on the slopes!

February 2025

  • Charity torchlight descent

  • While enjoying a friendly atmosphere and a unique experience, you will also be raising as much money as possible for the Enfance et Montagne association, which helps children who are not lucky enough to be able to go on holiday to discover our magnificent mountains and their benefits.

  • Official Website
  • Every Wednesday from 11th February to 4th March 2026 (6.30pm to 7.30pm)
  • Front de Neige
  • Tickets: Torches for sale for €7.00 (3rd star level minimum required to participate)

March 2025

Rock the Pistes Festival les Gets

Rock The Pistes

The unusual pop-rock festival is coming back all schuss to shake up the powpow in the Portes du Soleil! A week of music that offers skiers a unique experience of music and skiing in the huge Portes du Soleil area.

This festival offers a unique concept where skiing and music become one. The Festival-goers are invited to join the ephemeral stages on skis, and attend the concerts in a crazy atmosphere, at the top of the slopes and facing breathtaking landscapes… Rock The Pistes, it's :

  • 5 concerts on the slopes between France and Switzerland
  • 30 after-ski concerts in the Portes du Soleil resorts
  • 28000 festival-goers
Snowboxx festival Avoriaz

SnowBoxx

This awesome mix of a Music Festival, Carnival and Snow Festival is held each year in Avoriaz. Witness legendary après at La Folie Douce, hilarious bottomless brunches, igloo parties, slope-side games and spa sessions during the day, and amazing performances by world-class acts at an incredible open air arena at night.

Braderie des commercants (Winter sales!)

The merchants of Les Gets invite you to take advantage of great promotions and end-of-series offers in Les Gets stores. It's time to do some bargains or just enjoy a shopping session in the streets of Les Gets, after a nice day on the slopes. Shopkeepers are waiting for you!

  • TBC
  • Les Gets
  • Tickets: Free event

Summer Weekly Events

  • Les Gets Farmers Market

  • This local food market is a great way to sample the home grown Savoyard mountain delights such as cheese, cured meats, fruit and veg. You will also find flowers & plants, clothing and handmade gifts. It is held every Thursday morning in the centre of Les Gets at "Marais Parking" close to the Chamois d'Or Hotel.

  • (All year round) Every Thursday morning between 08:00 and 12:00
  • Place du Marché - 2043 Route des Grandes Alpes
  • Entry: Free
  • Little Train Outings

  • The "Little Train" ride takes you to discover the village and its heritage.

  • TBC
  • Place de la Maison des Gets
  • Tickets: TBC - Free for multi pass holders

Summer Events

April

No events confirmed for April yet.

May

No events confirmed for May yet.

June

  • Les Cognées

  • This competition brings together about fifteen forestry tractors driven by experienced drivers, to navigate a technical and timed course, the objective being to score the fewest penalties in the shortest time over two rounds. Taking place every two years in Les Gets, Haute-Savoie, the competition brings together a large number of forestry professionals and enthusiasts from all over France and neighbouring countries.

    This weekend also provides an opportunity to discover or rediscover all the equipment used for forestry operations, thanks to a forestry fair with some fifty exhibitors, including the world’s leading skidder manufacturers. There will also be several demonstrations to complete the programme. The Concours de Débardage Mécanisé de France is now an unmissable event in the forestry world, where atmosphere and conviviality are the key words!

  • Official Website
  • From Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June 2026
  • Les Perrières
  • Tickets: Free
  • Golf

  • 18 holes with 18 incredible viewpoints in the heart of the mountains facing Mont Blanc. Welcome to Les Gets Golf Club! Discover our course, our competitions and book online.

  • Official Website
  • From 6th of June to 4th of October 2026
  • Les Gets Golf Club
  • Green fees: from 49.50€ to 75.00€
  • Pass'Portes du Soleil

  • The Pass'Portes is a major MTB event taking place in the Portes du Soleil resorts spanning France and Switzerland. 80 km of traced routes with lots of pit-stops serving up local specialties. 9 resort starting points in Swtizerland and France: Avoriaz, Chatel, Les Gets, Montriond-Lindarets & Morzine on the French side and Champery, Les Crosets, Torgon and Morgins in Switzerland.

    Pass'Portes Kids - a special course event for 9-14yrs supervised by trained instructors. Starting from Les Gets, Morzine or Châtel on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Official Website
  • From Friday 26th of June to Sunday 28th of June 2026
  • Portes du Soleil
  • Tickets: €64.00 (+€3 covers processing, bank charges and insurance)
  • Please note: The price includes access to the chair lifts with the tag it (hands-free card), the number plate, food stops with local specialities, and a Portes du Soleil present.

July

  • Spartan Race

  • Course motivating people to step out of their comfort zones, learn, experience and embrace the Spartan lifestyle.

  • Official Website
  • 3rd to 5th of July 2026
  • Morzine
  • Tickets: Price depends on category - See website for details
  • Les Gets Golf Vintage

  • Several activities fill the day such as a scramble competition in teams of two for golfers, drive and putting competitions with wooden clubs, the presence of an old fashion barber and an old-fashioned photographer. Guests are invited to dress in authentic outfits, and the glamor of the past.

  • Official Website
  • 12th July 2026
  • Golf Les Gets
  • Tickets: Enquire directly
  • The Museum in celebration

  • This year, the Museum of the Mechanical Music will be celebrating on the theme of 'Mechanical Music and Games'. Activities, shows, organ players and concerts will be on the program!

  • Official Website
  • Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of July 2026
  • Musée de la Musique Mécanique
  • Tickets: Outdoor entertainment is free entry, there will be a donation box
  • Trail des Gets by Rossignol

  • This year, the Trail des Gets by Rossignol invites runners to surpass themselves while exploring the richness of the Gets countryside. Between open mountain pastures, ridge paths offering exceptional views of Mont Blanc and the Roc d'Enfer, and shady passages in the undergrowth, each kilometre reveals a new facet of this unique terrain. A typically mountainous route, alternating technical sections with more rolling sections, designed to appeal to all mountain trail enthusiasts!

  • Official Website
  • Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th of July 2026
  • Les Gets, Morzine and Avoriaz
  • Tickets: Prices vary according to route
  • Festival of the 4 Elements

  • Centred around the 4 elements that are essential to life, this festival highlights the richness of our mountain environment and terroir through a series of daily events and workshops. The programme focuses on live entertainment for children, but is accessible to all ages. Whether they're sporting, fun, creative or heritage-related, the activities on offer invite you to rediscover your environment, to understand and protect it, but also to have fun and exercise!

  • Official Website
  • From 27th to 31st of July 2026
  • All around the village of Les Gets
  • Tickets: Free entry (registration is required for some workshops)

August

  • UCI Mountain Bike World Cup

  • With many international competitions already hosted, including the MTB World Championships in 2004 and 2022, let's meet for a new MTB World Cup (XCO, DHI and XCC) where the best MTB riders from around the world will come to compete.

  • Website :Official Website
  • From Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd of August 2026
  • Les Gets
  • Free event
  • Fireworks - Assomption bank holiday

  • There is a big fireworks to celebrate the 15th of august.

  • 15th August 2026
  • Esplanade de la Maison des Gets
  • Tickets: Free entry

September

  • Rallye du Mont Blanc

  • Prepare for three days of souped-up rally cars round town, the screeching of tyres round tight mountain corners and the screaming of engines in the distance as some of the world's best drivers battle it out on Morzine and Avoriaz's mountain roads to be the ultimate rally champion.

  • Official Website
  • From 3rd to 5th of September 2026
  • Morzine & Avoriaz
  • Tickets: Free to watch

October

No events in October yet.

November

No events in November yet.

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