Winter is coming... the days are shorter, the nights are darker, the temperature is dropping - but so are the beats.
While those summer memories of raving in Ibiza or glamping in the UK are starting to fade, we've put together a guide to all the exciting winter festival getaways around the globe, just in case you fancy an escape.
Movement Festival
What? The leading techno festival in Europe
When? 28th -31st October, 2017
Where? Torino, Italy
Who? Sven Vath | Octave One | Sonja Moonear | Jeff Mills | Derrick May | Nastia & many more
Why?
Known as 'The Paris of Italy’, Turin boasts an Innovative food and wine culture with contemporary art and architecture one of the main attractions for tourists all year round. Why not spend the weekend endulging in the world famous chocolate culture before and after your Techno fix from the powerhouse selectors?
More info here.
Love Festival
What? A slice of paradise in the Caribbean
When? 1st - 5th November, 2017
Where? Aruba, Caribbean
Who? Roger Sanchez | Carlo Lio | Stefano Noferini | Bontan | Dennis Ferrer | Prok & Fitch | Technasia & many more
Why?
Love Festival stays true to its name. The week is all about the friendly atmosphere with parties on beaches, under star lit skies, by the pool, or on the many intimate stages with immersive light and sound. It offers you the chance to explore the local cuisine, drinks and enjoy the culture at your own leisure with a collective love for music shared with the many other revellers.
More info here.
Future Theory - City Sessions series
What? A ground breaking series or events bringing the signature holistic aural experience to the hustle of a metropolitan city centre
When? 18th - 19th November 2017
Where? Mumbai, India
Who? Jimpster | Tessela | Pangaea | Compa & many more to be announced
Why?
Future Theory is known for putting on a two day festival with nature trails, and a weekend getaway that marries opulence, adventure and dancing under the stars. This new, ground breaking series brings their signature holistic aural experience to the hustle and bustle of a metropolitan city centre.
It promises to be an affordable and accessible event that is truly underground and gives people a chance to get involved with the freshest sounds and parties in India and Asia.
More info here
Rencontres Trans Musicales
What? A musical smorgasbord with 100+ artists performing over the four days.
When? 6th December – 10th December 2017
Where? Rennes, France
Who? KIDDY SMILE | TIME | KIRARA | ZAMILSKA | ABE & many more
You can listen to some highlighted artists on Chase the Compass here
Why?
After forty years, Rencontres Trans Musicales has formed a reputation of revealing the 'next big thing' in music. This years festival will see at least 33 different nationalities from six different contintents performing.
More info here
Epizode
What? The “Equatorial Musical Adventure”
When? 31st December 2017 - 10th January 2018
Where? Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
Who? Carl Cox | Marcel Dettmann | Guti | Nicole Moudaber | Pan-Pot | Dixon & many more
Why?
If the festival line-up doesn't convince you to click attend straight away, then maybe the destination of it will. Situated on the beautiful island of Phu Quoc in the Gulf of Thailand, it is known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise water and dense tropical jungle.
Not a bad place to wake up to each morning, is it?
More info here.
5 Senses
What? The 'Jewel in the Gulf Of Thailand'
When? 3rd -16th February, 2018
Where? Koh Phangang, Thailand
Who? De La Swing | Luna City Express | Mat.Joe | Tapesh & many more
Why?
It promises to be an unforgettable adventure in a picturesque paradise that any music lover would dream to be a part of.
Capped at 1000 Tickets only and 100 VIP Tickets, this intimate festival will be the Jewel in the Gulf Of Thailand against a backdrop of white sandy beaches, palm trees, mountains and the beautiful waterfalls of Thailand’s Koh Phangan, all powered by a Funktion One sound system.
More info here.