WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We are delighted to invite you to the XV International Folk-Dance & Music Spring Festival “COTE D’AZUR”, taking place in DIANO MARINA – SAN REMO – NICE (ITALY – FRANCE).

The festival has two sessions: April 08–12 and April 13–17, 2026.

The aim of the festival is to showcase the cultural traditions of different nations, fostering friendship and exchange through dance and music. The event’s concept is to bring music and culture closer to the people—celebrating performances on streets and squares throughout the Côte d’Azur region.

 PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

We warmly invite folk ensembles, choral groups, orchestras, brass bands, majorette teams, and modern dance groups (children, youth, and adults) to take part in this international cultural gathering.

Each ensemble must prepare three different programs, with a maximum duration of 12 minutes per performance.
Groups must bring their national flag and a board displaying their name and country.
Each group should submit 5–6 photos and a video clip of their performance upon application.
Ensembles without live music must bring a battery-powered loudspeaker for open-air performances in Sanremo, Cannes, and Diano Marina.

The organizer reserves the right to modify the festival rules if necessary, informing participants within 24 hours.
Official invitation letters will be issued upon confirmation.
After receiving the invitation letter, groups must pay 30% of the total amount within 15 days. The remaining 70% is paid upon arrival.

 ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Price: €195 per participant for 4 nights (Half Board)

Package includes:
Accommodation in 3-star hotels in Diano Marina and San Bartolomeo al Mare, in double, triple, or quadruple rooms with breakfast (buffet) and dinner.
Festival participation and organizational services.
Permanent group guide and assistance during the entire stay.

Package does not include:
Transportation and parking fees.
Entrance fees for Monaco and Monte Carlo.
Health insurance and personal expenses.
Supplement for single rooms.
Local bus transportation for groups arriving by plane.

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

1st Day
Arrival in Diano Marina and San Bartolomeo al Mare between 12:00 and 14:00. Check-in and optional stage rehearsal.
Free time for sightseeing.
Dinner and evening organizational meeting with all ensemble representatives at 21:00, including a press conference with TV Rai Uno coverage.

2nd Day
Breakfast at 9:00, followed by an optional excursion to Nice, Èze, Monaco, and Monte Carlo.
Visit the perfume factory Fragonard in Èze, explore Nice’s Palace of Justice and Flower Market, then continue to Monaco and Monte Carlo, iconic destinations between the Alps and the Mediterranean.
Return to the hotel in the evening.

3rd Day
Breakfast between 7:30–9:00, then departure for Sanremo.
From 11:30–13:00, festival performances in the Sanremo pedestrian zone between the famous Ariston Theatre and Casino-Sanremo.
At 13:30, departure to Cannes, where performances take place on the world-renowned Croisette Boulevard from 14:30–16:30.
Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.

4th Day
Breakfast and preparations for the defile and main performance in Diano Marina.
Defile begins at 15:00, followed by performances at 16:00 on the stage near the sea.
After the performances, there will be an award ceremony and a closing party for all participants.

5th Day
Breakfast and hotel check-out.
Individual departures of groups.

 EXCURSIONS INFORMATION

During free time, participants can enjoy the natural beauty and charm of the Côte d’Azur, exploring its cities, coastline, and cultural landmarks through organized excursions.