Ischgl will launch their 2026/27 winter season with Westlife set to headline the Top of the Mountain Opening Concert on 28 November 2026, bringing the band’s ongoing 25-year anniversary celebrations to the heart of the Tirolean Alps. The performance will anchor a festive opening weekend that combines the first ski turns of the season with one of Europe’s most successful pop groups.
A Concert Weekend to Open the Season
The Silvretta Arena Ischgl/Samnaun begins its winter operations on 26 November, giving visitors two full days on the slopes before Westlife take the outdoor stage. Their set will span a career that includes global chart-toppers, emotional ballads and fan favourites such as You Raise Me Up, Uptown Girl and Flying Without Wings. The concert forms part of the European leg of the Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour, which also includes stops in Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Cologne and Zurich.
25 Years of Westlife
Across 25 years, Westlife have become one of the most successful pop acts of all time: more than 55 million records sold, 36 No.1 albums worldwide, 14 UK No.1 singles (ranking only behind Elvis Presley and The Beatles) over 3 billion streams and more than 6 million concert tickets sold. Their 2019 reunion sparked a new era of touring, with more than 200 shows in 30 countries and over 1.2 million tickets sold for the Wild Dreams Tour. The band say the anniversary marks “the beginning of a new chapter” as they celebrate with new music and a forthcoming album.
Westlife said: “This year marks 25 years since we started this incredible journey together and it still feels like only the beginning. The support from our fans has been unbelievable, and to celebrate with this world tour, new music, and a brand-new album feels truly special. We can’t wait to see you all on the road and share this next chapter together.”
Tickets and New Lifts for Ischgl-Samnaun
Tickets for the Ischgl concert cost €100 for adults and €62 for children, and double as a full-day ski pass. The event also coincides with the completion of major lift upgrades at Ischgl with the last of three new D-Line 8-seater chairlifts, including the Höllkar C2 opening in 2026, supported by over 1,200 m² of photovoltaic panels.
Ischgl 2026/27 Opening Concert: Quick Questions
When does Ischgl’s 2026/27 ski season start?
The Silvretta Arena Ischgl/Samnaun opens for winter on Thursday 26 November 2026, two days before the Top of the Mountain Opening Concert.
When is the Westlife concert in Ischgl?
Westlife headline the Top of the Mountain Opening Concert on Saturday 28 November 2026 at Silvretta Car Park East (P1) in Ischgl, with doors from 4.30pm and the show starting at 6pm.
How much are tickets for the Ischgl opening concert?
Tickets cost €100 for adults and €62 for children, and double up as a full-day ski pass for the resort.
What songs will Westlife play at the Ischgl opening concert?
Expect fan favourites spanning Westlife’s 25-year career, including “You Raise Me Up”, “Uptown Girl” and “Flying Without Wings”, alongside new material from their forthcoming album.
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