XXIII International Festival for Folklore and Contemporary arts ''LE SPIAGGE D’ITALIA''
Location: Riccione, Italy
Director: R.S & WOFA
Application Deadline: 1 November, 2025
INVITATION
We invite you to join us in the beautiful city of Jesolo, Italy.
Jesolo, welcomes international groups and artists to Italy for more than just a festival – it is a great emotion, a cultural meeting, and an opportunity to create friendship among ensembles in an atmosphere of fun, tolerance, and mutual respect. Every year, more than 600 artists choose Jesolo for their summer tour, thanks to the excellent organization and the famous hospitality.
During the festival, participants take part in two major concerts, while in their free time they can enjoy exciting activities such as a sand sculpture competition, tasting of traditional Italian food, Miss Festival contest, creative workshops, discotheques, and much more.
The festival welcomes folklore dance and song groups, vocal groups, instrumental ensembles, majorettes, jazz, hip-hop, classical and modern ballet groups, and other artistic categories.
It is a non-competitive festival with no age limit for participants. The number of groups is limited, and the performance program must not exceed 10 minutes. Ensembles may use live or recorded music (CD/USB). Music should be sent at least two weeks before the festival. Organizers provide official invitation letters for sponsors or VISA. All groups must submit an application form, artistic profile, and photos.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided at hotels in Riccione, Italy.
Participation Fee (for participants and accompanying persons):
For groups of more than 11 people:
Hotel** – 220 EUR per person
Hotel*** basic – 240 EUR per person
Hotel*** comfort – 265 EUR per person
Hotel**** – 295 EUR per person
For individual participants or small groups of up to 10 people:
Hotel** – 235 EUR per person
Hotel*** basic – 255 EUR per person
Hotel*** comfort – 285 EUR per person
Hotel**** – 310 EUR per person
Additional Costs:
Double room supplement: 7 EUR per day per person
Single room supplement: 20 EUR per day per person
Included by Organizers:
4 days accommodation in 3 or 4-bed rooms with private bathroom
4 days full board (Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Support from staff during the festival
Festival participation fee
For groups of 25 participants, the 26th is serviced free of charge.
For groups with over 40 participants, the 41st, 42nd and 43rd are serviced free of charge.
Additional Services:
Upon request, organizers can arrange bus transfers from airports to hotels for an additional fee.
PROGRAM
Day 1
Arrival.
14:00 – Check in and accommodation in the hotel.
18:00 – Technical conference with directors of groups.
19:30 – Dinner.
Day 2
Breakfast.
Free time for excursions.
16:00 – Parade of all participating groups.
17:00 – Concert.
20:30 – Dinner.
Day 3
Breakfast.
Possibility for excursions.
Degustation of typical Italian food.
Lunch.
17:00 – Sand Sculptures competition.
18:00 – Zumba at the beach.
Dinner.
Day 4
Breakfast.
Free time for excursions.
Lunch.
17:00 – Gala Concert for participants in the festival.
Awards ceremony.
20:30 – Dinner.
Day 5
Breakfast.
Departure.
The organizer reserves the right for any changes in the program, and participants will be informed on time.
EXCURSIONS
Optional excursions will be provided upon arrival.