If there’s one way to celebrate the winter season coming to an end in Méribel… this was it.
Over three days at Lodge du Village, Sausage & Cider Festival 2026 brought together live music, DJs, roaming performances, and just the right amount of chaos… all powered by a line-up heavily curated by Après Ski Bands.
From the first lunchtime notes to the final late-night drop, this was a non-stop celebration of what alpine live music does best: energy, connection, and unforgettable atmosphere.
Day 1: From Cold Start to Full Festival Mode
We kicked things off in true Après Ski Bands style with Revolverlites taking over lunch.
Their strolling set set the tone for the entire festival: fun, lively and perfectly in tune with the crowd.
From there, the energy built steadily with Kyanna, La Fox, and Bring Your Sisters, each bringing their own sound and personality to the terrace.
It may have started cold, but the crowd showed up and as soon as the sun came out, everything clicked into place.
Exactly how it’s meant to be.
Day 2: Bigger, Wilder, and Unmissable
Day 2 took things up a level.
Jimi Needles & Mr Woodnote opened with a high-impact DJ + sax set, instantly pulling the crowd in and setting the pace for the day.
Then came a full-force performance from the Wingmen All Stars with a bigger-than-usual line-up delivering a bold, high-energy set that had the terrace packed and moving.
Rio & Rhymes closed out the day in full form, bringing their signature mix of MC and DJ energy to keep the momentum going into the evening.
And of course…
the unexpected star of the show: the mechanical bull 🐂
A first for us but safe to say, not the last.
Day 3: The Final Push
By Day 3, there was only one option: go all in.
LDV in-house DJs Oska & Parks took control of the lunchtime slot, delivering a set that kept the terrace entertained from the start.
Then Revolverlites returned — fully plugged this time — turning things up with a full-stage performance that set the crowd on fire.
Closing out the festival, Subsessions brought the final wave of energy, taking things late and leaving nothing behind.
The Soundtrack of the Festival
Across the three days, the line-up showcased exactly what Après Ski Bands is built on:
- Versatile artists able to adapt to any moment
- Seamless transitions between live bands and DJs
- Performers who don’t just play… but engage, move, and elevate the crowd
From roaming sets to full production performances, this was a perfect example of how the right artists can shape the entire experience of an event.
More Than Music
While the music drove the atmosphere, the festival was built around a full experience:
- BBQ running daily from 15:00 post regular lunch service
- High-volume cider flowing (and running out… and re ordering more than once)
- Interactive elements like the mechanical bull creating shared moments
- A crowd that showed up, stayed, and came back
This is where live music meets experiential event design and where everything starts to click.
A Huge Thank You
To every artist who performed, every member of staff who powered through three intense days, and every guest who came, danced, sang, and fully embraced the madness… thank you!
This is what makes these events what they are.
Already Thinking About Next Year?
If Sausage & Cider Festival 2026 proved one thing, it’s that the right line-up makes the event.
At Après Ski Bands, we specialise in delivering high-energy, adaptable live music and DJs for festivals, venues, and private events across the Alps and beyond.
Planning your next event?
We’ll bring the soundtrack.
