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Festival

Pesaro Folk Dance and Music Festival “Pearl of the Italian Adriatic”

Application Form Price: 195 € Date: 27 - 30 June, 2026
Location: Pesaro, Italy
Director: K.A. & WOFA
Application Deadline: 31 January, 2026
Groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

INVITATION

We invite you to join us in the beautiful city of Pesaro, Italy.

Pesaro, a vibrant Adriatic seaside town, is celebrated for its golden beaches, lively cultural scene, and rich musical heritage. Known internationally as the “City of Music” and birthplace of the world-famous composer Gioacchino Rossini, Pesaro combines centuries of artistic tradition with the relaxed elegance of an Italian coastal resort.

With its extensive network of bicycle paths, Pesaro is also Italy’s official “City of Bicycles”. This beautiful city provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable cultural exchange during the festival from 27-30 June 2026.

The festival welcomes folklore groups, orchestras, majorette teams, modern dance groups, choirs, and music bands. It is open to participants of all ages, with no limit on group size.

General participation rules include participation in festival performances, and groups must arrange their own transport.


 ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be provided in selected 3-star hotels.

The participation fee is 195 EUR per person.

The fee includes accommodation in triple rooms, half-board with breakfast and dinner, participation in festival performances, diplomas, festival gifts, and one group leader free of charge for every 25 persons.

Additional costs may include double room supplement of 10 EUR per person per day, single room supplement of 22 EUR per person per day, additional nights at 65 EUR per person per day, optional excursions, and transport or insurance expenses.


 PROGRAM

Day 1 (27.06.2026)
Afternoon arrival in Pesaro.
Hotel check-in and meeting with group leaders.
Free time to enjoy the Adriatic beach.
Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 (28.06.2026)
Breakfast.
Free time at the seaside or optional boat trip.
Sightseeing in Pesaro and afternoon tour to Rimini.
Dinner.
Evening festival performance at Piazzale della Libertà.

Day 3 (29.06.2026)
Breakfast.
Optional beach program or boat trip.
Excursion to the Republic of San Marino.
Dinner and free evening.

Day 4 (30.06.2026)
Breakfast.
Departure of participating groups.


 EXCURSIONS

Optional excursions (extra paid) include sightseeing in Pesaro such as Castello di Fiorenzuola di Focara, Piazza del Popolo, Villa Caprile, Cattedrale di San Terenzio, and Casa Rossini.

Tours to Rimini include Tiberius Bridge, Piazza Cavour, Arco d’Augusto, Castel Sismondo, Basilica Cattedrale, and the Roman Amphitheatre.

An excursion to San Marino includes Piazza della Libertà, Palazzo Pubblico, Cesta Tower, Montale Tower, and Basilica di San Marino.

Boat trips along the Adriatic coast are also available.

 

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

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