{"id":30550,"date":"2023-09-02T09:21:58","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T08:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/?p=30550"},"modified":"2023-12-25T19:52:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-25T18:52:20","slug":"festivals-events-where-go-trip-europe-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/festivals-events-where-go-trip-europe-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Festivals, events: where to go on a trip to Europe in January"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After a festive end to the year, January arrives, and let’s be honest, the month isn’t exactly ideal for travelling. With the start of the year, we tend to dive back into work and daydream about sandy beaches for our summer holidays. However, January does offer some great events in Europe. Whether it’s the Monte Carlo Rally, the Scottish festival Celtic Connections, or the Kiruna Snow Festival in Sweden, there are plenty of opportunities for entertainment and a good reason to explore beyond one’s borders. Here’s where to head to in Europe in January, based on the festivals and events taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Monaco for the Monte Carlo rally | Monaco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Where? <\/strong>Monaco, in the principality of the same name (map<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When? <\/strong>For the dates of the next edition, go to the official website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we’ve mentioned “Monaco” as the location, most of the Monte Carlo Rally actually takes place in the Alpes-Maritimes, Ard\u00e8che, Dr\u00f4me, and Hautes-Alpes, further north, varying from year to year. This competition, established in 1911, is organised every January and is part of the World Rally Championship. Sure, you have to be into motor sports, but the race always takes place in a stunning setting, making it a perfect excuse to visit southeastern France (and a bit of Monaco, of course).<\/p>\n\n\n

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In Glasgow for the Celtic Connections | United Kingdom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Where? <\/strong>Glasgow, west of Edinburgh, southern Scotland (map<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When? <\/strong>For specific dates, check the official festival website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival bills itself as the premier Celtic event in the UK. And it’s easy to believe. This must-attend Celtic cultural event has been held annually since 1994 in Glasgow, featuring nearly 300 concerts, lectures, and workshops. With an educational aspect to the festival, thousands of children participate. Spanning over fifteen days, it provides ample time to immerse oneself in this identity. For the night owls, every evening after the concerts, the Celtic Connections Festival Club continues the celebrations into the early hours, always offering a surprise \u2013 no programme is announced beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n