5 of the Best: Winter Destination Festivals 2023/24By Iona Goulder
Hankering for a bit of winter sun? There’s some amazing festivals taking place across the globe this winter, with highlights including Labryinto happening during New Year’s Eve in Costa Rica through to Art With Me during Art Basel Week in Miami and more.
1. Art With Me Miami
Art With Me Festival is an authentic and organic cultural experience and the world’s most immersive and transformative art offering, and this year it returns to Miami’s Historic Virginia Key Beach Park from 8 – 10 December 2023 during ART BASEL WEEK. For the first time, this edition will expand to three days with an even more rich offering of jaw-dropping installation art, a comprehensive wellness program and world-renowned international talents.
Artists Include: Underworld, Polo & Pan, Channel Tres (DJ Set), Lee Burridge presents All Day I Dream, LP Giobbi, Anthony Middleton (Audiofly), Francesca Lombardo, Jan Blomqvist, Apache, Elephant Heart, Gavlak, Isaiah Martin, Matt Caines, Murmusica Ensemble and more.
When: 8th – 10th December
2. Burning Beach Bali
Bali’s Burning Beach is the most essential underground music festival in the region, and this year’s line-up is the best yet with a mix of legends, live shows and rising stars. It emerged from humble origins, born out of intimate rave parties held on the secluded shores of Lombok, Bali’s sister island, in 2018. The infectious vibes and a clear vision for the music concept ignited a desire for something grander, something that transcended those smaller gatherings – the vision for a festival was born.
Artists Include: Deborah De Luca, Stephan Bodzin LIVE, Sven Vath, Ilario Alicante, Matthias Tanzmann, and Melanie Ribbe.
When: 22nd – 23rd December 2023
3. Labryinto
Labryinto Festival once again takes centre stage, promising an extraordinary experience for music and art enthusiasts from around the world in Costa Rica through the New Years celebrations. The 2024 edition of Labryinto will feature a captivating fusion of music, art, and nature, creating an atmosphere of unbridled joy and creative expression.
Artists Include: Black Coffee, Adriatique, WhoMadeWho, Carlita, Dennis Cruz, Elif, and Anotr.
When: 27th December 2023 – 2nd January 2024
4. Ocaso Festival
When: 4th – 8th January 2024
5. SXM Festival
SXM Festival is the world’s most stunning mix of music, art, culture and tropical getaway – and it is back in 2024 for an immersive week that puts you in full control of your festival experience. The Festival takes over both sides of the gorgeous Caribbean island of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten with a world of cultural delights, escapist day trips, unique island experiences and many more surprises to complement the carefully curated soundtrack.
Artists Include: AJ Christou, Anja Schneider, Dana Ruh (live), Eli & Fur, Fleur Shore, Ilario Alicante, Kevin Saunderson, Loco Dice, Shimza
When: 11-18th March 2024