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VI INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL-COMPETITION „KHAZAR FOLK” 2027

Date:
Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Baku, Azerbaijan
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
V.S. & WOFA
Application deadline:
15 Nov 2026
Status:
Last 2 days
Price:€220Application Form

Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.

About the festival

The VI International Folk Dance Festival-Competition “KHAZAR FOLK” takes place from 28 June to 2 July 2027 in Baku, Azerbaijan. It celebrates traditional culture, artistic creativity and international friendship, bringing performers from different countries together to exchange experiences and establish international connections.

The competition and gala performances are planned to take place at Heydar Aliyev Palace, one of Baku’s well-known cultural venues.

Festival goals

  • Encourage cultural exchange and friendship between people of different nationalities.

  • Preserve and promote national traditions, cultural heritage and artistic identity.

  • Encourage civic responsibility, patriotism and mutual respect among children and young people through artistic activities.

  • Promote cultural values, humanism and cooperation between generations.

  • Support the creative development of talented children, young people and adults.

  • Encourage cooperation between artistic ensembles and professionals in culture and the performing arts.

  • Develop opportunities to combine music, dance, literature, theatre and visual arts.

  • Create an international environment for performers to share experiences and develop their artistic abilities.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Who can participate

  • Folklore ensembles and traditional dance groups.
  • Solo dancers and duets.
  • Children’s, youth and adult ensembles.

Age categories

  • Children aged 6–10 years.
  • Children and youth aged 10–15 years.
  • Participants aged 16 years and above.

Competition and awards

  • Performers compete in the appropriate age and performance categories.
  • The jury evaluates performances using a 10-point scoring system through an open voting procedure.
  • Each jury member awards one overall score for the presented performance program.
  • First, second and third places are awarded.
  • One Grand Prix is awarded to the most outstanding participating group, as determined by the jury.
  • Participating groups should bring their country’s national flag.

Applications

Application deadline: 15 November 2026.

  1. Complete and submit the official festival application form.
  2. The organizers review applications and confirm participation according to availability and competition requirements.

Performance and stage requirements

  • There are no general restrictions on group size.
  • Musical accompaniment must be submitted on a CD or USB flash drive.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

Accepted groups receive participation confirmation and advance-payment instructions.

A guarantee payment of 10% of the participation fee is required to confirm the reservation. This amount is deducted from the final participation payment.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Monday 28 June

    Arrival and welcome

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      Arrival of participating delegations in Baku.

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      Airport transfers and hotel accommodation.

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      Free time after arrival.

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      Dinner at the hotel.

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      Welcome gathering and introduction of participating ensembles.

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      Evening disco for festival participants.

  2. Day 2

    Tuesday 29 June

    Official festival opening

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      Breakfast at the hotel.

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      Free time for sightseeing and optional excursions.

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      Dinner at the hotel.

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      Official opening ceremony of the international festival.

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      One performance by each participating group.

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      Evening disco for participants.

  3. Day 3

    Wednesday 30 June

    Rehearsals and cultural activities

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      Breakfast at the hotel.

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      Group rehearsals at the hotel.

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      Optional excursions and sightseeing activities.

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      Free time to prepare for the competition.

  4. Day 4

    Thursday 1 July

    Competition, gala concert and awards

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      Breakfast at the hotel.

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      Official international competition with jury evaluation.

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      Gala concert featuring participating ensembles.

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      Dinner at the hotel.

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      Official closing ceremony and awards presentation.

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      Banquet for artistic directors and group leaders.

  5. Day 5

    Friday 2 July

    Departure

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      Breakfast at the hotel.

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      Hotel check-out.

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      Airport transfers.

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      Departure of participating delegations.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Optional excursions to Baku and its surroundings may be arranged upon request. The city combines historical landmarks, modern architecture and cultural attractions along the Caspian Sea.

The organizers will provide excursion details and prices.

Travel and transfers

The organizers will provide further airport-transfer information during the final arrangements.

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VI INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL-COMPETITION „KHAZAR FOLK” 2027

Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2027 · Baku, Azerbaijan · Apply by 15 Nov 2026

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Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2027

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