For the weekend of February 21 and 22, 2026, Haute-Savoie offers a rich program, including carnival festivities in Evian-les-Bains, sporting events, and cultural activities. Here is a small selection of events and activities not to be missed:
All weekend
30th Wine and Regional Products Fair – Cruseilles
65 exhibitors from all over France will make you discover and taste quality products. Raffle with bottles to win and a wine cellar! Catering on site.
Practical information:
- Hours: From Saturday, February 21 to Sunday, February 22, 2026. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location: Salle des Ebeaux – Cruseilles
- Prices: 3 €
Friday, February 20
Évian-les-Bains Carnival 2026
The traditional Évian-les-Bains Carnival returns on February 20 and 21, 2026 with renewed ambitions and an exceptionally rich parade of floats and animations.
Organized by the association Les Lez’Arts de la fête in partnership with the city, this festive event promises a colorful edition, marked by an increased presence of decorated floats, musical groups, and luminous animations in the downtown streets.
Over two days, Évian will make its town center vibrate with a full program:
- Friday, February 20
- 5:30 p.m.: Free distribution of glow sticks in front of the Palais des Festivités
- 6:30 p.m.: Glow parade for the little ones, departure from the Palais des Festivités, round trip rue Nationale, souvenir photo with your favorite heroes
- 8:00 p.m.: Opening ceremony and handover of the city keys, Palais des Festivités
- 8:30 p.m.: Dance bar, 80s night, Palais des Festivités
- Saturday, February 21
- 10:30 a.m.: Évian wake-up with music, downtown – cacophony in front of the Palais des Festivités
- 2:00 p.m.: Presentation of güggens and batucadas
- 3:00 p.m.: Grand parade, departure from the Palais des Festivités, round trip rue Nationale
- 5:00 p.m.: Burning of Mister Carnival in front of the Palais des Festivités, aperitif / güggens bar
- 8:00 p.m.: Dinner dance (meal + dance: 30 € – tartiflette, salad, iced dessert, coffee), Palais des Festivités
- 9:30 p.m.: Costume ball with the grand Bernard Becker orchestra, Palais des Festivités
This 2026 edition is eagerly awaited by participants and residents of the Lake Geneva basin, who are expected to gather in large numbers to admire the creativity of the floats and the friendly atmosphere that characterize this popular winter carnival.
WinterRock Fest – Bonneville
True to its values, the SeasonsRock association invites you to discover regional bands programmed alongside (inter)national headliners.
Animations, exhibitions, homemade catering, and bar on site: an event 100% supported by the volunteers of the SeasonsRock association, for a family-friendly (free for under 12s) and convivial experience.
On the program for this 10th edition of the WinterRock Fest:
- Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6:30 p.m.:
- Lofofora (French alternative metal)
- The Foxy Ladies (grunge-punk-metal)
- Buy Jupiter (extreme progressive metal)
- Eve’s Bite (hard rock/heavy metal)
- Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 6:30 p.m., rock-metal evening:
- Sidilarsen (French metal)
- Fields of Næcluda (atmospheric rock-metal)
- Nøcide (hard/metalcore)
- Triglöth (metal)
Practical information:
- Hours: Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Agora of Bonneville – 42 Avenue de la Gare – 74130 Bonneville
- Prices: Online reservation
Artistic Ice Skating Show – Chamonix
In Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the ice transforms into a living stage for an artistic ice skating show combining technical prowess and pure emotion. Athletes from the local club invite the audience to a refined interlude designed to captivate both young and old.
Held at the Patinoire Richard-Bozon, the performance takes spectators on a choreographic journey inspired by world cultures. Mastered figures, immersive soundtracks, and luminous scenography dress the ice in an almost magical atmosphere, giving each scene a special intensity.
Beyond the sporting performance, this evening celebrates the work and creativity of the ice skaters from Chamonix. An ideal outing to share a warm and festive moment in the heart of the Alpine winter.
Practical information:
- Hours: Friday, February 20, 2026 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Location: Centre Sportif Richard Bozon – 214 Av. de la Plage – 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Prices: Adult 8 €, under 12 years: 5 €. Free for children under 3 years
The Apéro Syndrome – Annecy
Have you ever tried to get out of a lie? No, a really big lie? Not easy! Especially when your best friend is involved and your career is at stake! During this apéro, Marc will use all his imagination (and bad faith) to try to cover up his deception. Will he succeed without any consequences?
Come discover the new family comedy from Théâtre du coq! 1h25 of guaranteed laughter!
Practical information:
- Hours: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8 p.m.
- Location: 12 rue de la République, 74000 Annecy
- Prices: reservation here
Saturday, February 21
“World of Sommand” Fondue Championship – Mieussy
A gourmet, friendly, and truly original event! The Mieussy festival committee, in collaboration with Fruitière des Hauts-Fleury, the Caves du Mont, and Praz de Lys Sommand Tourism, launches a big fondue contest… in teams!
The public is invited to taste, compare, and choose the best fondue of the “World of Sommand.” Participants will face two challenges: an imposed fondue, like a culinary challenge, then a free version to express all their creativity.
Throughout the day, tastings and musical atmosphere will punctuate the competition. On site, a small catering service will extend the pleasure: plates of cold cuts and cheeses, not to mention the famous hot fondue!
An exceptional event where festive spirit, local products, and passion for local know-how come together to create a warm and authentic atmosphere.
Practical information:
- Hours: Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 7 p.m.
- Location: Salle socio-culturelle de la Gare – Place de la Gare – 74440 Mieussy
- Prices: 5€. The price includes admission to the World of Sommand Fondue Championship and to the fondue evening.
Évian-les-Bains Carnival 2026
The traditional Évian-les-Bains Carnival returns on February 20 and 21, 2026 with renewed ambitions and an exceptionally rich parade of floats and animations.
Organized by the association Les Lez’Arts de la fête in partnership with the city, this festive event promises a colorful edition, marked by an increased presence of decorated floats, musical groups, and luminous animations in the downtown streets.
Over two days, Évian will make its town center vibrate with a full program:
- Friday, February 20
- 5:30 p.m.: Free distribution of glow sticks in front of the Palais des Festivités
- 6:30 p.m.: Glow parade for the little ones, departure from the Palais des Festivités, round trip rue Nationale, souvenir photo with your favorite heroes
- 8:00 p.m.: Opening ceremony and handover of the city keys, Palais des Festivités
- 8:30 p.m.: Dance bar, 80s night, Palais des Festivités
- Saturday, February 21
- 10:30 a.m.: Évian wake-up with music, downtown – cacophony in front of the Palais des Festivités
- 2:00 p.m.: Presentation of güggens and batucadas
- 3:00 p.m.: Grand parade, departure from the Palais des Festivités, round trip rue Nationale
- 5:00 p.m.: Burning of Mister Carnival in front of the Palais des Festivités, aperitif / güggens bar
- 8:00 p.m.: Dinner dance (meal + dance: 30 € – tartiflette, salad, iced dessert, coffee), Palais des Festivités
- 9:30 p.m.: Costume ball with the grand Bernard Becker orchestra, Palais des Festivités
This 2026 edition is eagerly awaited by participants and residents of the Lake Geneva basin, who are expected to gather in large numbers to admire the creativity of the floats and the friendly atmosphere that characterize this popular winter carnival.
WinterRock Fest – Bonneville
True to its values, the SeasonsRock association invites you to discover regional bands programmed alongside (inter)national headliners.
Animations, exhibitions, homemade catering, and bar on site: an event 100% supported by the volunteers of the SeasonsRock association, for a family-friendly (free for under 12s) and convivial experience.
On the program for this 10th edition of the WinterRock Fest:
- Friday, February 20, 2026, from 6:30 p.m.:
- Lofofora (French alternative metal)
- The Foxy Ladies (grunge-punk-metal)
- Buy Jupiter (extreme progressive metal)
- Eve’s Bite (hard rock/heavy metal)
- Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 6:30 p.m., rock-metal evening:
- Sidilarsen (French metal)
- Fields of Næcluda (atmospheric rock-metal)
- Nøcide (hard/metalcore)
- Triglöth (metal)
Practical information:
- Hours: Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Agora of Bonneville – 42 Avenue de la Gare – 74130 Bonneville
- Prices: Online reservation
30th Wine and Regional Products Fair – Cruseilles
65 exhibitors from all over France will make you discover and taste quality products. Raffle with bottles to win and a wine cellar! Catering on site.
Practical information:
- Hours: From Saturday, February 21 to Sunday, February 22, 2026. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location: Salle des Ebeaux – Cruseilles
- Prices: 3 €
Ice Hockey: Chamonix – Cergy
Magnus League Ice Hockey championship match: The Chamonix Pioneers face the Cergy Jokers.
- Hours: Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 8 p.m.
- Location: Richard Bozon Sports Center Ice Rink – Chamonix
- Reservation: reservation
Ice Hockey: Morzine – Tours
D1 Championship match: The Morzine Avoriaz Penguins face Tours.
- Hours: Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 8:30 p.m.
- Location: Morzine-Avoriaz Ice Rink – 502 route du Palais des Sports – 74110 Morzine
- Reservation: reservation
Flea markets, second-hand sales, clothes exchanges & fairs in Haute-Savoie
The season of flea markets, fairs, and other second-hand markets is slowly restarting in Haute-Savoie for this month of February. Here are those for Saturday, February 21:
- Annecy : Piou-Piou Clothes Exchange – Art by Friends – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Read: Flea markets, fairs, second-hand markets & clothes exchanges in Haute-Savoie in February 2026
Sunday, February 22
30th Wine and Regional Products Fair – Cruseilles
65 exhibitors from all over France will make you discover and taste quality products. Raffle with bottles to win and a wine cellar! Catering on site.
Practical information:
- Hours: From Saturday, February 21 to Sunday, February 22, 2026. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location: Salle des Ebeaux – Cruseilles
- Prices: 3 €
Flea markets, second-hand sales, clothes exchanges & fairs in Haute-Savoie
The season of flea markets, fairs, and other second-hand markets is slowly restarting in Haute-Savoie at the start of the year. Here are those for Sunday, February 22:
- Seyssel : Brocante l’Ile aux trésors – South Artisan Zone of the Isle – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Read: Flea markets, fairs, second-hand markets & clothes exchanges in Haute-Savoie in February 2026
Haute-Savoie Markets
Many markets take place throughout the week and weekend in the department; find the list here: Haute-Savoie Markets
