WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We invite you to the XX International Folklore Festival in Rimini, Italy, taking place from 24 – 28 August 2026. This festival gathers ensembles from around the world to celebrate cultural diversity through dance, music, and tradition in one of Italy’s most beautiful summer resorts.

 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

Participants from Italy, Slovenia, Poland, Ukraine, Greece, Turkey, Serbia, Indonesia, India, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Russia, Armenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Bulgaria, Hungary, and more.
Cultural performances in the vibrant city of Rimini.
Excursions to San Marino, Venice, Verona, Padova, Trieste, or Ravenna.
Social events, sightseeing, and entertainment.

 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Each ensemble must perform a 10–15 minute program.
Groups must provide their own music, live orchestra or recorded music on CD/USB.

 ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Participation Fee: €215 per person (payable in installments before departure).

Included in the Price:
Hotel accommodation in 3★ hotels (e.g., Sombrero, Diamond, Tamanco, Lily, Morfeo, Marabello, Picador, La Torretta Bramante, ABC Hotel, Stacolli, Apis, Madrid, etc.).
Half-board service (breakfast & dinner in shared 1/3 or 1/4 rooms).
Festival organization expenses.
Certificates & plaques.
Professional event coordination & assistance.
Invitation letter for visa applications.
1 free seat for every 25 participants.

Not Included in the Price:
Tourist tax (€2.5 per person/day for participants over 16 years old, depending on hotel category).
Optional excursions: San Marino €20 (€10 with own bus), Venice €25 (€15 with own bus), Bologna €15 (€10 with own bus), Ravenna €25.
Nightclub events €10–15.
Additional day in a hotel (half-board): from €45–55, depending on the hotel.
Visa and travel insurance (Visas are free for cultural-art societies with an official invitation from an Italian cultural-art organization).

 APPLICATION & PAYMENT DETAILS

A 10% deposit is needed for festival participation (first invoice).
A 20% deposit is required to confirm hotel accommodation (second invoice).

 FESTIVAL PROGRAM

24 August 2026 – Arrival & Introduction to Rimini
Arrival of ensembles and hotel check-in.
Information meeting.
Tour of Rimini: Explore its beautiful beaches and historic city.
Free time for swimming and relaxation.
Dinner at the hotel.
Optional visit to Rimini’s famous nightclubs.
Overnight stay.

25 August 2026 – Beach Day or Ravenna Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time to enjoy Rimini’s stunning beaches.
Optional half-day excursion to Ravenna, one of Italy’s most famous Byzantine cities:
Visit UNESCO heritage sites, early Christian churches, and stunning mosaics.
Free time for sightseeing in Ravenna.
Return to Rimini.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay.

26 August 2026 – Festival & Parade
Breakfast at the hotel.
Festival Day:
Preparation for the festival parade.
City Parade through Rimini.
Cultural performances.
Presentation of certificates and plaques.
Dinner at the hotel.
Optional nightclub event.
Overnight stay.

27 August 2026 – Excursion & Social Night
Breakfast at the hotel.
Optional half-day tour to San Marino:
Visit Garibaldi Monument, Porta San Francesco, and Liberty Square.
Return to Rimini.
Dinner at the hotel.
Optional social night at a nightclub.
Overnight stay.

28 August 2026 – Departure & Optional Tours
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure of ensembles or optional excursion to Venice, Verona, Padova, or Trieste.
Return to point of departure.
See you next year!

 EXCURSIONS INFORMATION

Participants will have the opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage of Rimini and its surroundings through organized excursions, including:
San Marino, Venice, Verona, Padova, Trieste, and Ravenna.