Participation rules
- Open to folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and music bands.
- No age limits.
- No restrictions on the number of participants.
XI International Music and Dance Festival "ISTRIA " 2027
- Date:
- 9–12 Sep 2027 · 4 days / 3 nights
- Location:
- Vrsar, Croatia
- Categories:
- All Performance
- Director:
- A.K. & WOFA
- Application deadline:
- 15 Mar 2027
- Status:
- Applications open
Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.
About the festival
The XI International Music and Dance Festival ISTRIA FEST takes place from 9 to 12 September 2027 in Vrsar, Croatia, in the heart of the Istrian Peninsula.
Set in a historic Adriatic town, the festival offers groups the opportunity to perform in a beautiful seaside setting while experiencing the region’s culture, history and atmosphere.
Participation conditions
Performance and stage requirements
- Choirs should be prepared to perform on open-air stages.
Accommodation & prices
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Booking and payment terms
- Participation is confirmed after registration and agreement with the festival organizer.
- Places are limited; early registration is recommended.
Festival programme
Day 1
Thursday 9 September
Arrival & Welcome
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Afternoon arrival and check-in at Lanterna Apartments.
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Meeting with group leaders and festival organizers.
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Dinner.
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Festival welcome disco at Lanterna.
Day 2
Friday 10 September
Sightseeing & Performance
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Breakfast.
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Optional sightseeing tour of Pula, Rovinj and Poreč.
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Dinner.
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Evening festival performance at the beachside stage in Vrsar.
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Festival disco at Lanterna.
Day 3
Saturday 11 September
Central Istria Tour
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Breakfast.
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Optional full-day excursion to Motovun, Grožnjan, Dvigrad Castle and Svetvinčenat.
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Dinner.
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Festival farewell disco at Lanterna.
Day 4
Sunday 12 September
Departure
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Breakfast.
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Departure of participants.
Excursions and transfers
Excursions
Participating groups can explore some of Istria’s most famous destinations. Recommended sights include:
- Pula: Roman Arena, Triumphal Arch of the Sergi and Temple of Augustus.
- Rovinj: Venetian-style old town and Church of St. Euphemia.
- Poreč: Decumanus Street and the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica.
All excursions and sightseeing activities are recommendations only; they are not organized or booked by the festival organizers. Participants must arrange their own transport and tickets.
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XI International Music and Dance Festival "ISTRIA " 2027
9–12 Sep 2027 · Vrsar, Croatia · Apply by 15 Mar 2027
From €185 / person
9–12 Sep 2027