X International Istanbul Children’s Dance and Music Festival ''ISTANBUL FEST''

Application Form Price: 195 € Date: 21 - 25 April, 2026
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Director: M.R.E & WOFA
Application Deadline: 1 March, 2026

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

INVITATION

We invite you to celebrate children and youth in the magnificent transcontinental city of Istanbul, Turkey. Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a vibrant metropolis of great museums, historical sites, and rich culture, providing a beautiful backdrop for this special festival from 21–25 April 2026.

The festival welcomes folk dance groups, modern dance groups, singing ensembles, majorettes, and choruses. Participants must be at least 10 years old.

GENERAL RULES

Performances should last between 5 and 15 minutes, using USB or live music.
All groups must secure their own medical insurance before attending the festival.
Each group should send photos for the application form.
Groups are responsible for their own transportation to Istanbul, though transfers can be arranged at an extra cost.

ACCOMMODATION INFO

Accommodation will be in a 3-star hotel in Istanbul, with rooms featuring 2–3 beds, a toilet, and a shower.

Participation Fee:
195 EUR – 4 nights, 5 days with half board (breakfast and dinner)

Additional Costs:
Lunch pack – 10 EUR per person per day
Extra day – 45 EUR per person

Included by Organizers:
One free leader for every 30 participants (two free for 45+ participants)
Guidance service for excursions
Hotel reservation confirmed upon receipt of a 20% deposit of the total fee

PROGRAM INFO

Day 1
Afternoon – Arrival in Istanbul
Evening – Free time, dinner, and meeting for group leaders

Day 2
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Excursion: Byzantine historic district (Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar)
Evening – Dinner, performance at municipal open-air stage

Day 3
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Shopping center or beach time at the Sea of Marmara
Evening – Festival performances at municipal open-air stage, cultural dance exchange

Day 4
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Optional Bosphorus boat trip or shopping
Evening – Performance at municipal open-air stage

Day 5
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Departure from Istanbul

EXCURSION INFO

Optional Excursions (extra paid):
Byzantine & Ottoman History Tour including Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and Grand Bazaar.
Special Bosphorus Boat Trip offering panoramic views of the city.

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