Get ready for a January filled with festival magic! From indie film marvels to rhythmic beats and the spirited Burns Night, our listicle is your guide to the world’s most vibrant festivals. Join the celebration as we unveil the cultural brilliance that makes January a global festival haven!
Sundance Film Festival
18 – 28 Jan
Salt Lake City, USA
Celebrating independent cinema on a global scale, the Sundance Film Festival stands as the epitome of Indie film festivals. Established in Utah with the influence of Robert Redford, whose character in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” inspired the festival’s name, it serves as a platform for discovering emerging talents across various categories like full-length films, documentaries, and shorter pieces.
Tickets & More Info>https://festival.sundance.org/
Wolfkop Weekender
18 – 22 Jan
Cape Town, South Africa
One of Cape Town best kept secrets celebrates its 10th year since its beginning. The four-day music festival, gets bigger each year expecting a 2000-capacity of likeminded festival goers all coming together for a wicked weekend in the Citrus Dal Valley, South Africa. For the discerning festival pro who is up for some globe-trotting adventure to beat off the January blues, Wolfkop Weekender is one of the best internationally festivals where the weather is glorious and the Lilo riverside surroundings lure you in for a magical time of getting lost in music. This year’s special celebration will be one not to be missed taking in the here and now, past and present exceeding all expectations.
Featuring a line-up of international and homegrown music talent from live acts to DJs and features top acts including The Drifter, TinTin, Frivolous, Madmotormiquel, Freudenthal, Charles Webster
Tickets & More Info> https://www.wolfkopweekender.co.za/
Closer Music Festival
19 – 21 Jan
Paris, France
This week one of Europe’s well known Parsian festival returns to the capital city gay Pari. The mammoth three-day get together returns to Lafayette Anticipations a music space that’s is in a constant state of transformation, evolving and offering something new. It’s the perfect space and backdrop to host Closer Music Festival. Back by demand the electrifying music festival is in its sixth year featuring a line-up of new generation artists allowing them to get the chance to be noticed and also of international known artists flying from around the globe who’ll pushing the boundaries of clubbing music to new domains. This year will surpass previous offerings making this one of the standout Paris January festivals not to be missed
Tickets & More Info www.lafayetteanticipations.com
NACHTIVILLE
19 – 22 Jan
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Given the chilly climate and the fact this festival is taking place in a destination on the Baltic coast which could freeze your toes. Don’t let this put you off! NACHTIVILLE has one massive line-up to get you dancing and warmed-up nicely. Taking place Weissenhäuser Strand, usually a family-friendly holiday park. Featuring six stages with a big production alongside 60 international music artists all bringing their best sets to get its festival having their best dance-off weekender. Its not for the faint hearted but definitley one for lovers of techno. Expect all the festival thrills including a huge waterpark, pool parties, silent disco and top notch accommodation creating the best EDM festival atmosphere.
The line-up features Helena Hauff, Job Jobse, Interplanetary Criminal, Palms Trax, No Service, Sol Ortega, Tan, Cleo Snk, Jesse G, and many more
Tickets & More Info>https://ra.co/events/1761508
Burns Night Burns Supper Festival
25 Jan
Scotland, UK
Embraced with fervor throughout Scotland and by Scottish communities worldwide. The Burns Night Burns Supper Festival pays tribute to the legendary poet laureate, Robert “Rabbie” Burns. He born on January 25, 1759. The celebration involves a rich tapestry of traditions, including heartfelt toasts, especially dedicated to the iconic haggis, accompanied by the donning of kilts, spirited dancing, and the indulgence in Scotland’s renowned whisky. The pinnacle of the evening is marked by a soul-stirring rendition of Burns’ most celebrated poem, “Auld Lang Syne,” creating a cultural mosaic that resonates with the essence of Scottish heritage and literary brilliance.
Tickets & More Info> https://www.visitscotland.com/
