WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We invite children, youth, performers, veterans, and mixed folk ensembles, dance groups, majorettes, singing groups, choirs, and orchestras to participate in the XV International Music & Dance Festival SUNNY BEACH FESTin Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, 2026.

The festival is held for three evenings in different picturesque locations: Sveti Vlas, Nessebar, and Pomorie. Ensembles from Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Romania, Moldova, Estonia, Latvia, USA, Canada, and other countries are welcome.

Performances are required on the final night (Sunday) and optional on Friday and Saturday. Each group should present at least one choreography, with different choreographies each night encouraged. Musical accompaniment can be provided via CD, flash drive, or USB. Groups are asked to bring their group name board and national flag. The festival also includes a parade and awards for the best male and female folk costume, Miss and Mister of the Festival, and the best dancing pair.

ACCOMMODATION & FEES

Participation Fee:
5 nights: 189 EUR per person
6 nights: 224 EUR per person
7 nights: 259 EUR per person

Accommodation is provided at Hotel Sea Grace – Sunny Beach (3★ apartment type), located 600 meters from the beach and 1500 meters from Sunny Beach center. Apartments include two rooms, a hall, and a bathroom for 4–6 people, with air conditioning, cable TV, refrigerator, and terrace. Facilities include two swimming pools, pizza bar, sports fields, and a covered stage. Full board is provided with buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including three meal choices, salads, soup, dessert, fruit, and drinks.

Alternative accommodation is available at Hotel Camelot if Sea Grace is full.

Included in Price: Accommodation and full board meals, one free leader per 15 participants, free parking for buses with video surveillance, tourist tax, air conditioning usage, presence of tour organizers, festival diplomas, and souvenirs.

Not Included: Transportation to and from Bulgaria, local transport (which can be arranged from Burgas Airport at additional cost), optional excursions, or personal expenses.

PROGRAM

First Performance: Sveti Vlas
Second Performance: Nessebar
Third and Final Performance: Pomorie (mandatory), followed by parade and awards ceremony

Daily Activities: Full board meals at the hotel, rehearsals at the covered stage, use of swimming pools and sports facilities, and optional cultural and social activities.

EXCURSIONS

Optional excursions will be provided upon arrival.