39th Zlatne Uste Golden Festival: Music, Dance & Joy from the Balkans & Beyond

Start: Friday, January 17, 2025 7:00PM
End: Saturday, January 18, 2025 12:30AM

At NYC’s favorite Balkan bash, a celebration of community through music, dancing, and art, you can: Find music for your ears and feet inspired by Balkan traditions (Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Macedonian, Romany, Serbian, and Turkish) and well beyond, including Klezmer, Hungarian, Scandinavian, Ukrainian, and more! Savor complimentary Balkan appetizers, visit the cash bar, browse beautiful, handcrafted goods at the Charshiya Market and meet the artisans! Dates & Times: Friday January 17 (7:00pm - 12:30am) - Balkan dance workshop from 7:30-8:45 plus 5 great bands for dancing Saturday January 18 (5:30pm - 2:00am) - 4 stages with more than 50 bands and choruses, plus informal jamming Pricing: General Admission for Friday, January 17 is $50 (special $30 price for Young Adults under 30); Children 12 and under get in for FREE General Admission for Saturday, January 18 is $79 (special $59 price for Young Adults under 30); Children 12 and under get in for FREE About the Festival: Zlatne Uste Golden Festival is a volunteer-driven event. NYC’s own Zlatne Uste Brass Band are 5-time invited guests at the world-famous brass festival in Guca, Serbia. We are proud to sponsor this joyous gathering and deeply grateful to the organizers, donors, volunteers, musicians, suppliers, and community members who make it possible. Profits from the festival will be donated to charitable or educational organizations related to Balkan cultures and communities.