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X BOSPHORUS INTERNATIONAL DANCE & MUSIC COMPETITION FESTIVAL 2027

Date:
23–27 Aug 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Istanbul, Türkiye
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
M.R. & WOFA
Application deadline:
23 Jul 2027
Status:
Applications open
Price:€280Application Form

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

About the festival

Istanbul is a unique city where Europe and Asia meet, bordered by the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara and divided by the famous Bosphorus Strait.

Its historic landmarks, museums, shopping areas, and lively cultural atmosphere provide an inspiring setting for the festival.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Who Can Participate

Participants must be aged 10 years or above. Singing ensembles, majorette groups, choirs, folk dance groups, and modern dance groups are welcome.

Groups must submit photos with their application.

Health Insurance

All participating groups must arrange valid medical insurance before arriving at the festival. Ambulance assistance will be provided in emergency situations.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Groups may present performances lasting 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
  • Music may be performed live or played from recorded media.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

  • A deposit of 20% of the total amount is required to confirm the hotel reservation.
  • For groups of more than 30 people, one leader or driver is free of charge. For groups of 45 people or more, two leaders or drivers are free of charge.
  • Groups arriving by plane must pay their transportation costs at the beginning of the festival.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Monday 23 August

    Arrival day

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      Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul in the afternoon, followed by free time, dinner, and a meeting with group leaders.

  2. Day 2

    Tuesday 24 August

    Second day

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      Day 2: After breakfast, participants will visit Istanbul’s historic Byzantine district, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and Grand Bazaar. The day continues with free time, dinner, and an open-air festival performance.

  3. Day 3

    Wednesday 25 August

    Third day

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      Day 3: After breakfast, participants may visit a shopping centre or enjoy time by the Marmara Sea. Festival performances will take place on an open-air stage. Participating groups will present dances from their countries and take part in cultural exchange activities, including learning traditional Turkish rhythms and dances.

  4. Day 4

    Thursday 26 August

    Fourth day

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      Day 4: Participants may join the optional Bosphorus boat tour for €35 per person or enjoy free time for shopping, followed by another open-air festival performance.

  5. Day 5

    Friday 27 August

    Departure day

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      Day 5:

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Participants will have the opportunity to explore Istanbul’s historical and cultural attractions on an optional guided tour. Planned sightseeing includes the historic Byzantine district, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and Grand Bazaar, with free time for shopping and sightseeing.

A special Bosphorus boat trip is also available for groups that wish to participate.

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X BOSPHORUS INTERNATIONAL DANCE & MUSIC COMPETITION FESTIVAL 2027

23–27 Aug 2027 · Istanbul, Türkiye · Apply by 23 Jul 2027

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From €280 / person

23–27 Aug 2027

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