Ischgl To Start The 2025/26 Winter Season With Pop Star Rita Ora
On November 29, 2025, global star Rita Ora will deliver a dazzling show against a nighttime mountain backdrop at the legendary "Top of the Mountain Opening Concert." The concert begins at 6:00 PM in the Silvretta cable car parking lot. The day ski pass also serves as admission. The Silvretta Arena will reopen on November 27, 2025.
Ischgl has been making music history for three decades: Where else could winter sports and entertainment merge so impressively, with absolute global stars taking the stage every year and transforming the ski resort into a glittering international music metropolis? On November 29, 2025, Ischgl will once again ignite a spectacular fireworks display to kick off the new winter season: At the legendary "Top of the Mountain Opening Concert," global star Rita Ora will light up the Tyrolean mountains with her unmistakable power, creating an unforgettable opening.
Rita Ora – chart-topper and power woman
British singer, songwriter, and actress Rita Ora is one of the most successful pop artists of her generation. Since her debut album ORA in 2012, she has stormed the international charts with hits like Anywhere, Your Song, I Will Never Let You Down, and Let You Love Me, receiving multiple platinum awards. Her distinctive mix of pop, R&B, and dance, combined with energetic live shows, delights fans worldwide.
Rita Ora has also long since made a name for herself beyond music: As an actress, she has impressed in international film productions; as a model and presenter, she has worked with global brands such as Adidas, Escada, and Primark, shaping trends with her distinctive fashion aesthetic. She is also committed to social projects and has received numerous awards for her social commitment.
Her musical success story is impressive: After a sold-out European tour, she made a brilliant return to the stage in 2017. Her second studio album, Phoenix (2018), was a huge success – it was streamed over 330 million times in the UK alone. Worldwide, her last five singles have surpassed the one billion Spotify streams mark. The hit "Your Song" has been listened to more than 352 million times, making it one of Europe's biggest streaming successes. Collaborations with stars like Avicii (Lonely Together) underscore her versatility.
With "Let You Love Me," Rita Ora broke a 30-year-old record: She became the first British artist to achieve 13 top 10 singles in the UK charts, surpassing legends like Shirley Bassey and Petula Clark. Several of her songs also made it onto the most-streamed tracks and airplay charts of 2018. In Ischgl, Rita Ora will now perform a unique open-air concert against a wintry mountain backdrop. With a mix of international chart hits and current songs, the award-winning musician promises a thrilling experience full of goosebumps—and an unforgettable start to the winter season.
Entrance to the concert area
The spectacular live concert begins at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Silvretta cable car in Ischgl. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and a DJ will get the crowd pumped beforehand. The day ski pass also serves as a concert ticket and costs €95 for adults and €60 for children on the day of the event. Admission is included in a valid multi-day ski pass valid for two or more days. Tickets are now available online at: ischgl.skiperformance.com.
Winter novelties in Ischgl: Two new 8-seater D-Line chairlifts, international connections & tennis event
The 2025/26 winter season begins in Ischgl with numerous innovations: Two state-of-the-art 8-seater D-Line chairlifts – the Höllbodenbahn C1 and the Sassgalunbahn C3 – ensure maximum ride comfort with heated seats, weather protection hoods, and the innovative AURO system. With themed chair backs, photovoltaic modules, and the sustainable reuse of the existing systems, Silvrettaseilbahn AG is setting new standards in design and environmental awareness.
Also new is the international connection to the Ikon Pass network, which gives winter sports fans access to over 60 ski resorts in America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan – including, for the first time, the Silvretta Arena Ischgl/Samnaun. The premiere of the Ischgl Trophy (December 11–13, 2025), an exclusive tennis event featuring stars such as Dominic Thiem and Tommy Haas, accompanied by a top-class supporting program, offers sporting variety off the slopes.
As early as November 27, 2025, winter sports enthusiasts can make their first turns of the season on the slopes of the cross-border Silvretta Arena.
