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Festival

2nd International Gazipaşa Folk Dance Music Festival

Application Form Price: 170 € Date: 10 - 14 June, 2026
Location: Antalya, Turkey
Director: Y.F.A. & WOFA
Application Deadline: 20 February, 2026
Groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

INVITATION

We warmly invite dance and music ensembles from all over the world to participate in an international festival in the charming coastal town of Gazipaşa, Antalya, Türkiye, taking place from 10–14 June 2026.

Located along the scenic Turkish Mediterranean coast, Gazipaşa offers beautiful beaches, a relaxed atmosphere, and stunning natural surroundings. This picturesque setting provides the perfect backdrop for groups to share their cultural heritage and enjoy warm hospitality.

The festival welcomes folk dance groups, modern dance ensembles, music groups, rhythmic gymnastics teams, majorette groups, and dance theatre troupes of all age categories. There is no age limit for participation.


 PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

All groups will perform in officially organized festival concerts held in open-air venues. The maximum performance duration is 10 minutes. The stage measures approximately 10 x 9 meters. Groups may perform with CD or live music. Each group is kindly requested to bring the national flag of its country.

Performance locations and schedules are assigned by the festival committee. An English-speaking guide will be provided to each group. For application, groups must send five group photos and one performance video via email. Participants arrange their own transportation to Türkiye. Airport transfers are available at an additional cost.


 ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is provided in selected seaside hotels in Gazipaşa/Antalya.


 PARTICIPATION PACKAGES

(4 nights / 5 days)

Option 1 – 4-Star Hotel
170 EUR/person – Triple room (1 French bed + 1 single bed)
Double room supplement: 46 EUR/person/day
Hotel: Bahama Beach Hotel – All-inclusive, includes alcoholic drinks

Option 2 – 5-Star Hotel (Non-Alcoholic)
235 EUR/person – Triple room (1 French bed + 1 single bed)
Double room supplement: 64 EUR/person/day
Hotel: Club Turtas Hotel – All-inclusive, non-alcoholic drinks

Option 3 – 5-Star Hotel (All-Inclusive)
270 EUR/person – Triple room (1 French bed + 1 single bed)
Double room supplement: 72 EUR/person/day
Hotel: Senza The Inn Hotel – All-inclusive, includes alcoholic drinks


 ADDITIONAL COSTS

Single room: Price upon request
Early check-in (includes food/beverage, no room): 15 EUR/person
Late check-out (includes food/beverage, no room): 15 EUR/person
Deposit: 2,000 EUR per group (due by 20 February 2026)
Airport transfer (round trip): 40 EUR/person
Yacht tour: 12 EUR/person


 INCLUDED BY ORGANIZERS

4 nights all-inclusive accommodation according to hotel package
Festival participation certificate
Festival organization and tourist city tax
One free place for every 25 paying participants


 NOT INCLUDED

Excursions
All types of insurance
Airport transfers


 IMPORTANT NOTES

All groups must have travel and health insurance before arrival
The festival language is English; a guide will be provided
Quadruple rooms are not available
Festival committee can provide guidance for airport transfer arrangements
Final payments for extras (transfers, excursions) are arranged locally


 PROGRAM

Note: The schedule below is a general outline; exact timing may vary.

Day 1 – Wednesday, 10 June
14:00 – Hotel check-in (early check-in available for extra fee)
Afternoon: Free time to settle in and meet your guide
Evening: Welcome meeting and orientation

Days 2–4 – Thursday–Saturday, 11–13 June
Morning: Breakfast at hotel
Daytime: Rehearsals, optional excursions, free time at the beach
Afternoon/Evening: Festival performances in open-air venues
Night: Social activities and cultural exchange

Day 5 – Sunday, 14 June
Morning: Breakfast and final preparations
11:00 – Hotel check-out (late check-out available for extra fee)
Departure


 EXCURSIONS

Optional excursions (extra paid):
Yacht Tour: 12 EUR/person – Scenic cruise along the Mediterranean coast
Aquapark Visit: Fun day at a local water park (price upon request)
Historical & Tourist Tours: Explore the rich history and sights of the Gazipaşa and Antalya region

 

Groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

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