WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We invite you to join us in the picturesque town of Balatonföldvár, located on the sun-soaked southern shore of the legendary Lake Balaton, Hungary.

With its elegant villas, well-kept parks, long waterfront promenade, and one of the lake’s most beautiful marinas, Balatonföldvár offers an ideal combination of cultural atmosphere and holiday relaxation. Participants will perform on scenic open-air stages near the lake, enjoy the region’s natural beauty, and discover the vibrant summer life of Balatonföldvár, Balatonlelle, Balatonboglár, and nearby resort towns.

Join us for unforgettable days filled with music, dance, sunshine, and international friendship during the festival from 24–27 July 2026.

Festival Welcomes:
Folklore ensembles, orchestras, majorette groups, choirs, modern dance teams, and music bands.

General Rules:
Choirs must be able to perform on open-air stages.
No age limits and no limit on group size.
Limited festival capacity – early registration is recommended.
Groups arrange own transport.

 ACCOMMODATION

Various accommodation options in Balatonföldvár, Balatonlelle, and Balatonboglár.

Participation Fee:
From 149 EUR per person

Accommodation Options:
149 EUR – Youth Hostel (Balatonboglár): Triple rooms with private bathroom.
159 EUR – Retro Nádas Holiday House 1* (Balatonlelle): Double, triple, quadruple rooms with bathroom.
159 EUR – Hotel Tiffany 2* (Balatonlelle): Double and triple rooms with bathroom.
166 EUR – Lelle Centrum Holiday House (Balatonlelle): Double, triple, quadruple rooms with air-conditioning.
189 EUR – BF Holiday House 2* (Balatonföldvár): Quadruple rooms.

Included by Organizers:
Participation in the festival concert.
Accommodation in the selected option.
Half-board (breakfast & dinner).
Festival diplomas and commemorative souvenirs.
Organizational support and local assistance.

Not Included:
Transport.
Tourist tax (2 EUR per person/day, payable on site).
Optional excursions.
Travel and medical insurance.

 PROGRAM

Day 1 – 24 July: Arrival
Afternoon arrival and hotel check-in.
Meeting with festival organizers and group leaders.
Dinner at the hotel and free time to explore Balatonföldvár’s lakeside promenade.

Day 2 – 25 July: Lake Balaton Discovery & Festival Performance
Breakfast.
Optional morning leisure program in Balatonföldvár.
Afternoon rehearsal.
Evening festival performance on an open-air stage in Balatonföldvár.
Presentation of diplomas and souvenirs.
Dinner and free evening.

Day 3 – 26 July: Excursions Around Southern Balaton
Breakfast.
Optional full-day excursions.
Return to accommodation.
Dinner and free time.

Day 4 – 27 July: Departure
Breakfast.
Departure of groups or optional stay extension upon request.

 EXCURSIONS

Optional Excursions (recommended, not arranged by organizers):
Balatonlelle & Boglár: Visit the famous Boglár Wine Hill, Spherical Lookout, or sandy beaches.
Tihany Peninsula: Benedictine Abbey, lavender fields, historic village, and spectacular panoramas.
Siófok: Water Tower, marina, main promenade, and shopping streets.
Zamárdi: Kőhegyi Lookout and long free-beach coastline.