X MARMARIS CHILDREN’S DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027

The festival is open to participants aged 8 years and above. Groups may present performances of 5, 10, or 15 minutes, and music may be performed live or played from CD or USB. The festival welcomes folk dance groups, modern dance groups, classical dance groups, country dance groups, folk music groups, choirs, classical music groups, instrumental music groups, brass bands, country music groups, street theatre groups, rhythm groups, mime groups, acrobatic groups, majorette groups, flag groups, and vocal groups. Participating groups must consist of at least 5 people.

The accommodation package is €260 per person for 4 nights / 5 days and includes accommodation in rooms for 2–3 persons, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are served as buffet meals at the hotel and, depending on the performance schedule, may also be provided as packed meals. There are no complimentary places, regardless of group size.

Airport transfers are available only from Dalaman Airport. The round-trip transfer price is €35 per person for groups of 42 people, €40 per person for groups of 30 people, €45 per person for groups of 20 people, and €50 per person for groups of 10 people.

For competition participants, the evaluation fee is €60 per participant for soloists, €50 per participant for duets, €40 per participant for trios, and €25 per participant for group performances.

• Marmaris Sun, Swim & Splash Boat Adventure – All-inclusive boat tour visiting Aquarium Bay, Paradise Island, Phosphorous Cave, Amos Beach, Turunç and Green Bay.

• Full-Day Guided Dalyan Tour – Boat trip departing from İçmeler and Marmaris with highlights of the Dalyan region.

• Atlantis Water Park – Marmaris & İçmeler – Water park with numerous slides, a private beach area and playgrounds.

• Glass-Bottom Semi-Submarine Tour – Underwater sightseeing through glass windows, with four swimming stops.

• Cleopatra Island Boat Tour – Full-day boat trip with swimming breaks, BBQ lunch, drinks and time at Cleopatra Island's white-sand beach and ruins.

• Turkish Bath Experience – Two-hour traditional Turkish bath with full-body scrub and soap massage.

• Marmaris Buggy Safari – Guided buggy adventure across rugged terrain and streams.

• Dalyan River Cruise – Boat tour featuring the rock tombs, mud baths, Iztuzu Beach, lunch and swimming.

• Marmaris Horse Safari – One-hour guided horse safari with professional instructors and safety equipment.

• Marmaris & İçmeler Go-Karting – Family-friendly go-kart racing; no driver's license required.

• Marmaris Turkish Night Show – Evening experience with a Turkish dinner, unlimited drinks, belly dancers and whirling dervishes.

• Marmaris & İçmeler Jeep Safari – Mountain safari with water fights, color and foam party, Turgut Waterfalls and İsa Beach.

• Dalyan Turtle Beach Tour – Guided boat trip along the Dalyan Canal to Delik Island and Iztuzu Beach.

• Pamukkale Day Tour – Full-day excursion to the famous white thermal terraces of Pamukkale.

• Hidden Treasures of the Marmaris Peninsula – Private tour of the villages of the Bozburun Peninsula, including pide tasting and lunch.

• White Water Rafting – Guided rafting experience on the Dalaman River.

• Marmaris Bar Street – Visit popular nightlife venues including Backstreet Marmaris, Greenhouse Dance Club, Babylon Club, Crazy Daisy, Joy Club and Club Arena.

For the excursions, groups must have at least 10 participants. Prices and final arrangements are confirmed 30 days before the festival, with payment made directly to the tour operator after arrival at the hotel.