Events in Megève
WELCOME TO MEGÈVE!
From December 19, 2020 to March 6, 2021, every Saturday
Megève welcomes you and invites you to share an exclusive moment. Start your week in a party atmosphere, we promise you entertainment. Enjoy the festive atmosphere!
PARADES & STREET SHOWS
During December and January
"Les lutins de Noël", "Les elfes des neiges", "Le cirque de Noël", "Satin Doll Sisters", "La Batucada du KomandoBidon", "Big Dancers","Elegant Street Machine", "Batucada Moz Drums"...
SANTA CLAUS'S PARADE
December 24, 2020. Parade at 10am, 10:45am, 11:30am, 3:00pm, 3:45pm, 4:30pm.
Parade with Santa Claus settled in a carriage. He will be accompanied with his elf and Satin Doll Sisters for christmas lyrics during the afternoon.
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
From December 21 to December 26, 2020 from 3pm to 7pm.
The magic of Christmas is upon us at the Christmas Village, where you can meet Father Christmas, join the different workshops (Santa's office, parade) and deliver your letters. Come along for an enchanting experience!
THEATRALISED VISIT "LE SON DES MANDARINES"
From December 25, 2020 to April 2, 2021, every Friday at 7pm.
Charles, a youngster from Megève, is expected to become a ski champion. Yet, far from the snow fields, a dream animates him : becoming a music star ! A rhythmic and musical stroll at the heart of the yeye years (1960s) !
ESF CELEBRATES ITS STARS
From December 27, 2020 to January 3, 2021 & from February 7 to March 7, 2021, every Friday.
ESF instructors, champions and the Piou Piou mascot invite all the children who have been at ski school to a fantastic party with plenty of lovely surprises. A fun time for the whole family.
NEW YEAR'S EVE
December 31, 2020
Live a New Year's Eve at Megève and discover an outstanding atmosphere. Tradition, conviviality and festive spirit.The traditional torch-lit processions by the Megève ESF ski instructors kick off the New Year festivities in an extraordinary ambiance.
VISIT TO THE MAISON AALARD AND ITS WORKSHOPS
January 2, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:30am & January 9, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:30am
This winter, you'll have the chance to take a look behind the scenes of this fabulous company, visiting its workshops and learning about the famous Fuseau ski pants, designed in 1930 by the founder of this institution.
EXHIBITION "WILLY RONIS", FROM PARIS TO MEGÈVE
From January 7, 2021 to April 5, 2021 from 3pm to 7pm. Closed on Mondays.
Megève is hosting an exhibition in its new cultural space in the Palais leisure complex, devoted to the French photographer Willy Ronis (1910-2009), co-produced by Jeu de Paume and the Médiathèque de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine (Architecture and Heritage Media Library).This retrospective exhibition looks back over the career of this great photographer whose work, as a reporter, industrial photographer and illustrator, dominated French 20th century photography. The photographs highlight his political engagement and the development of his style.
LA GRANDE ODYSSÉE SAVOIE MONT BLANC - MEGÈVE CHALLENGE
January 13, 2021
Once again, Megève is hosting a stage of the world’s most difficult sledding race, first organised seventeen years ago by Henry Kam and Nicolas Vanier. The "Challenge Megève" is this highlight of the stage: a unique at Cote 2000. This offers both children and adults the opportunity to meet the mushers and get close to the 400 dogs that pull the sleds.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - LA BÛCHERONNE RACE
January 17, 2021
National race for those born in 2000 and before, FFS license-holders.
NORDIC SKIERCROSS COMPETITION
February 17, 2021
Cross-country ski race. National competition for those born between 2004 and 2009. Nordic skiing is fun sport, practised on a slippery, short and technical route. The competition is accessible to youth in the age categories of Benjamins and Minimes (both girls and boys), who compete in a series of playoffs. This is the challenge of this event, which consists of regional qualifications in view of a grand national final.
WOMEN'S TALENT FAIR
From March 5 to March 7, 2021
The “Women’s Talent Fair 2021” organised by the Mont Blanc Club of Soroptimist International, is the must-see gathering for fans of Art and Creativity, for three days of art, fashion and decoration.
MEGÈVE CITY CUP
March 14, 2020
The Municipality of Megève has set the date for its alpine skiing competition. Good times guaranteed, lots of prizes to win.
BACK TO BACK FREESKI INVITATIONAL
March 28 & 29, 2021
Half freestyle, half freeride, Back to Back is a backcountry event, the brainchild of the Collet brothers. Andy and Sandy, both winter sports enthusiasts, have been combining passion with work for more than 10 years. The Cirque de la Cote 2000 will see a procession of world-renowned European skiers and snowboarders showing off their tricks, individually or in quick succession.
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTTIVAL IN MEGÈVE
From Friday April 2 to Sunday April 4, 2021
Ibrahim Maalouf, Pink Martini and the JAMY artists will meet you to ignite the scene of this memorable festival.
LES PETITS PRINCES DU PRINTEMPS CHILDREN'S FFESTIVAL
From April 11, to April 18, 2021 every day.
Megève puts children in the spotlight for a week during the 'Petits Princes du Printemps' festival, a sparkling cocktail of entertainment and activities especially staged for them.