Boogie into the New Year, celebrating the sonic diversity of our thriving local music scene at The Will to Dance! Honoring the unique stories of musicians who have come to Burlington from Connecticut, Costa Rica, Boston, Japan, Essex, Senegal, and beyond, The Will to Dance showcases the strength of Vermont’s music community.
Bringing a jam-packed lineup of dance-oriented bands and traditions to ECHO, The Will to Dance features Wild Leek River, Sonido Mal Maiz, Moondogs, NewMantra, and more. From honky-tonk country to psychedelic groovy rock, these Vermont bands will have you dancing all night long. Trippy lights, food vendors, and a bar will turn ECHO into a mini-festival for an unforgettable evening.
All ages are welcome from 7-9:30 pm. The event turns 21+ from 9:30 pm-12:30 am
This event is powered by the Bright Ideas Project. Every year, Burlington City Arts crowdsources ideas from Vermonters for unique New Year’s Eve happenings and offers funding and support to bring them to life at Highlight.