Cocteaufest is an event organized and held annually by fans of the Cocteau Twins from around the world who gather for a night of music, dancing, prizes, and socializing with other fans.
The event is a celebration of the artists, their music and their legacy. Throughout the event, fans sell unique merchandise, hold auctions, show other forms of memorabilia and rare items and give away free prizes. DJs and other bands may attend and perform their own renditions of their favorite Cocteau Twins songs.
Cocteaufest began in 2003 in Boston, MA and has since been organized and celebrated around the world.
Years and locations 2003 – Boston, USA - derekjou September 26, 2003 2004 – Los Angeles, USA 2005 – Toronto, Canada 2006 – Manchester, England 2007 – New York City, USA (private party) - Side Line Music Magazine June 9, 2007 2008 – London, England 2009 – Muskoka, Canada 2010 – London, England 2011 – New York City, USA 2012 – São Paulo, Brazil - El Beso October 24, 2012 2013 – Paris, France - Obskure Magazine September 29, 2013 2014 – San Francisco, USA - Wherevent September 19, 2014 2015 – Santiago, Chile 2017 – Berlin, Germany 2018 – San Francisco, USA 2019 – San Francisco, USA 2020 – Virtual online party - São Paulo, Brazil; London, England; & San Francisco, USA 2021 – San Francisco, California, USA & online
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