*FOLK / BALKAN CELEBRATION / QUEENS NYC*
40th ZLATNE USTE GOLDEN FESTIVAL @ Astoria World Manor, Queens NYC
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Sat, Jan 16-17, 2026
New York's spectacular Zlatne Uste Golden Festival is coming in January 2026, its traditional time of year. Join in for all the music, all the dancing, all the food, all the crafts, all the joy!
+ Savor complimentary Balkan appetizers +cash bar
+ Browse the Charshiya Market & meet the artisans
* Celebrate Community through Vibrant Music, Dancing & Art:
Friday, Jan 16, 7pm-12:30am
The party begins with a dance workshop to live music at 7:30pm and continues with multiple bands playing for your dancing and listening pleasure!
Saturday, Jan 17, 5:30pm-2am
All live music: 50+ bands on 4 stages (3 with dance floors)
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 & more!
Info: www.goldenfest.org -or- 646-844-4653
Location: Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Blvd, Queens NY
(Subway: N or W to Astoria Blvd)