WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We invite you to join us in the beautiful Emilia Romagna region of Italy from 8th–11th May 2026. Emilia Romagna is one of the most beautiful Italian regions, balancing rural charm with maritime splendor. Its unique landscapes and famous seaside locations provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable cultural exchange.

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

The festival welcomes polyphonic choirs, gospel choirs, male, female, or mixed choirs, youth choirs, alpine choirs, local parish choirs, and children choirs.

General Rules:

The festival is non-competitive. Performances must be religious/sacred and will be held in churches. Performances can be “a cappella” or accompanied by organ or other musical instruments. The organisation will provide church organs or electric piano/keyboards. Any other instruments must be brought by the choir.

All choirs will unite to sing one song together at the final festival night. Groups must arrange their own transport to Emilia Romagna, while airport transfers can be arranged by the organisers. Participating groups are required to take the festival accommodation packages.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Accommodation will be in 3-star hotels in the Emilia Romagna region.

Festival Package Options:

Package 1 – 3 nights HB (including concert transfers)
Twin room: 260 EUR per person
3rd/4th person in room: 240 EUR per person

Package 2 – 3 nights HB (excluding concert transfers)
Twin room: 230 EUR per person
3rd/4th person in room: 210 EUR per person

Package 3 – 3 nights BB (including concert transfers)
Twin room: 225 EUR per person
3rd/4th person in room: 205 EUR per person

Package 4 – 3 nights BB (excluding concert transfers)
Twin room: 195 EUR per person
3rd/4th person in room: 175 EUR per person

All packages include accommodation, breakfast daily, festival registration, city tax, personal coordinators, and one free package for every 25 paying persons. HB packages include lunch or dinner daily with water. Packages with transfers include performance transfers.

Additional Costs:

Non-performers supplement: 5 EUR per person per night
Extra nights: 50 EUR per person per night (HB) / 40 EUR per person per night (BB)

Payment Terms:

30% deposit to festival partner upon confirmation (non-refundable)
10% deposit to WOFA upon confirmation
Full payment due one month before festival
Cancellations up to 10 days before festival eligible for refund
No refunds for cancellations within 10 days of the festival

Note:

Groups may arrive or depart a day before or after the scheduled programme. Accommodation will be in one of the affiliated hotels. The programme may be amended by the organisers, and the final concert venues and performance details will be confirmed approximately 10 days before the festival.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Day 1 – Arrival
Morning – Arrival of all groups before 13:00
Lunch at hotel (HB groups)
Evening – First festival night in one of the region’s churches

Day 2 – Festival Day
Breakfast at hotel
Free morning or optional excursions
Lunch at hotel (HB groups)
Evening – Second festival night in another baroque church

Day 3 – Festival Finale
Breakfast at hotel
Free morning or optional excursions
Lunch at hotel (HB groups)
Evening – Final festival night with all participating choirs. Official presentations to all choirs

Day 4 – Departure
Breakfast at hotel
Departure of all groups (optional excursion depending on departure time)

EXCURSION INFORMATION

Optional excursions (extra paid) include:

San Marino
Bologna
Ravenna
Italy in Miniature
Other unique places in the region