The Vibe: This five-day series of DJs and live acts will play across the Tyrolean resort’s on-mountain bars—and it’s all courtesy of popular Ibiza venue Nassau Beach Club. The spread-out nature of the event makes it less of a festival than the others on this list, but that also helps Nassau translate its breezy Balearic vibes to the Alps: Think DJ sets at Panorama Bar, with 360-degree views into Italy from nearly 10,000 feet.
Where to Stay: The four-star Hotel Bergwelt’s traditional, half-timbered facade belies a thoroughly modern interior, not to mention a three-story spa.
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When: April 2-7 in Chamonix, France
The Lineup: Agoria, Dixon, Ellen Allien, Jeff Mills, Laurent Garnier, Polo & Pan
The Vibe: The only thing more dramatic than this lineup of underground techno vets and buzzy newcomers is the location. Set in Chamonix (home to Mont Blanc, the Alps’ highest peak), it makes use of dramatic venues such as the Aiguille du Midi, a 12,000-foot-high mountaintop terrace befitting a Bond villain.
Where to stay: Book at Hameau Albert 1er, a Relais & Châteaux property whose rough-hewn luxury feels appropriate in this rugged yet glamorous corner of the world. (The hotel’s two-Michelin starred restaurant isn’t bad, either.)