Keep your snow boots on, because the Netherlands’ one and only après-ski hardstyle festival is gearing up for another icy but blazing edition: Snowbass Festival 2026! On Saturday, March 28, 2026, the Balkenhaven in Zaandam will once again transform into a massive winter village, where beer steins, ski suits and hardstyle beats collide under the motto: “Jetzt geht’s loos!”
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According to the organization, Snowbass is all about one thing: “People want to go all out one more time in their ski outfits before the festival season begins. That’s the energy we want to capture at Snowbass 2026.” With this new theme, the festival once again sets the tone for a day filled with outrageous ski outfits, thundering kicks and pure party vibes. Expect five covered and heated stages, keeping the atmosphere warm even if the temperatures drop.
Ganz geile activities
Besides the music, Snowbass 2026 delivers the signature après-ski atmosphere the event is known for. Visitors can look forward to a playground full of fun and action, including a slide, hot tubs, a shots bar, a ski simulator, a Schwenkgrill, a mirror house, and a photo booth. Everything is centered around good vibes, humor, and that unmistakable winter sports energy that sets Snowbass apart.
Snowbass 2026 line-up:
The Snowbass Festival 2026 line-up offers a wide range of styles, making it appealing to both freestyle party lovers and fans of the harder raw sound. Big names like Devin Wild, E-Force, Sound Rush and Outsiders bring the heavy artillery, while artists such as Dr Rude, Ruthless and Bass Chaserz supply the freestyle energy. The true après-ski spirit comes from acts like Het Feestteam, John West & Lange Frans and Otto Wunderbar, ensuring singalongs and pure party vibes. Hardstyle classics from Alpha Twins, Deepack and Luna add a nostalgic touch, while the concept ‘Dr Rude pres. Bietje Bas’ returns with another powerful fusion of freestyle and hardstyle.
Freestyle Slope (Freestyle & Après-ski)
Zwarte Piste (Hardstyle & Raw Hardstyle)
De Buckel Piste ((Raw) Hardstyle Classics)
Dr Rude pres. Bietje Bas
Jetzt geht’s loos!
Snowbass 2026 takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Balkenhaven in Zaandam. The First 500 and Early Bird tickets have already sold out, and regular tickets are now available while supplies last. For tickets and more information, visit the official website.
