WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

With pleasure we invite folk ensembles, choral groups, ballroom dance teams, art schools, music theatre groups, modern dance teams, orchestras, and majorette teams — children and youth groups — to participate in the International Art Festival in Montecatini “Wonder of Tuscany”, which will take place from 05–08 July 2024 in Montecatini Terme, Italy.

Montecatini Terme, located in Tuscany, is Italy’s largest spa town. Tourism is its main activity, welcoming visitors who enjoy the city’s amenities and take short trips to nearby art cities such as Lucca, Florence, Pisa, and Siena, all easily reachable by bus or train.

The city offers spas, golf clubs, the historic funicular “Funicolare”, markets, theatres, restaurants, and nightclubs — creating a lively atmosphere. Concerts, fairs, exhibitions, and festivals attract both locals and tourists, supported by a well-organized cultural calendar.

After its belle-époque growth, Montecatini’s spas now offer not only healing waters but also modern relaxation treatments. From 5–8 July, Montecatini Terme welcomes folk dance ensembles, bands, choirs, modern dancers, orchestras, and majorette teams from around the world.

 Participants

Open to folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands, art schools, and theatre groups from all over the world.

No limit on the number of participants.

No age limits.

 Festival Program

Day 1
Afternoon arrival at Montecatini Terme.
Accommodation at hotels and meeting with group leaders.
Free time to explore Montecatini – Montecatini Alto, Piazza Giuseppe Giusti, Fontana Guidotti, Basilica Santa Maria Assunta, Grotta Maona.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2
Breakfast.
Optional program: bathing in Montecatini’s thermal baths.
Sightseeing in Lucca — Puccini Museum, Torre delle Ore, Chiesa di Santa Maria, Piazza Anfiteatro.
Sightseeing in Pisa — Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, Duomo di Pisa, Battistero.
Dinner.
Festival performance in Montecatini.

Day 3
Breakfast.
Optional tour to the Ligurian Sea (Livorno, Viareggio) or sightseeing in Florence — Piazza del Duomo, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Palazzo Vecchio, River Arno, Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, Uffizi Gallery.
Dinner.
Free program in the evening.

Day 4
Breakfast and departure of participants.
Optional excursions to San Miniato (Palazzo del Seminario, Rocca Federico II, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta e di San Genesio) or Vinci (Birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci and Leonardo Museum).

 Participation Fee

169 euros per person for accommodation in 3-star hotels in triple rooms.
Hotels such as Hotel Moderno, Hotel Rinascimento, Hotel Miramonti, or similar quality.

Supplement for double room: +8 euros per person per day.
Supplement for single room: +20 euros per person per day.
Additional days: 55 euros per person per day.
For groups of 25 people: one group leader stays free of charge in a double room.

189 euros per person for accommodation in 3-star plus hotels in triple rooms.
Hotels such as Hotel Giglio, Hotel Raphael, Hotel Byron, Hotel Villa Rita, or similar quality.

Supplement for double room: +8 euros per person per day.
Supplement for single room: +20 euros per person per day.
Additional days: 62 euros per person per day.
For groups of 25 people: one group leader stays free of charge in a double room.

 Participation Includes

Participation in the festival concert.

Half-board accommodation with extended continental breakfast and three-course dinner.

Air-conditioning in rooms.

Diplomas and gifts for each group.

 Participation Does Not Include

Transport to and from Montecatini.

Optional programs and excursions (not arranged by organizers).

Insurance.

Tourist tax: 2 euros per person per day, payable on the spot at the hotel.

 Additional Information

The number of seats is limited, so early application is recommended.