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XI INTERNATIONAL WINTER FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “WINTER STORY IN BANSKO” 2027

Date:
11–15 Mar 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Bansko, Bulgaria
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
M.V. & WOFA
Application deadline:
11 Feb 2027
Status:
Applications open
Price:€189Application Form

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

About the festival

The XI International Winter Folklore Festival “Winter Story in Bansko” 2027 takes place in Bansko, Bulgaria, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

Folklore ensembles and cultural groups from different countries come together to celebrate tradition and friendship. Participants can present their traditions, meet international ensembles and enjoy a memorable winter stay.

Special recognition is organized for the most beautiful male and female traditional costumes, Miss and Mister Festival, and the best dancing couple.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

The festival welcomes children’s, youth, preparatory, performing, veteran and mixed folklore ensembles, dance groups, zumba groups, majorette groups, vocal groups, choirs and orchestras.

Each group should bring a board or banner displaying its ensemble name, as well as its national flag.

Health Insurance

Travel health insurance is mandatory and must be arranged individually by participants or groups.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Each group should prepare a performance program lasting no more than 12 minutes.
  • Performances are normally held on open-air stages. In unfavorable weather, they are moved indoors.

Accommodation & prices

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The festival package lasts 5 days / 4 nights.

Drivers are considered part of the group and are accommodated together with participants.

Booking and payment terms

  • A deposit of EUR 40 per person is required when signing the agreement. The remaining amount is payable upon the group’s arrival and accommodation at the hotel.
  • Payment in several monthly installments may be arranged with the organizer.
  • If the originally planned hotel reaches full capacity or cannot accommodate the group, an alternative hotel offering comparable conditions will be provided in agreement with the group.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Thursday 11 March

    Saturday Concert

    • —

      Afternoon: first day of official festival performances.

  2. Day 2

    Friday 12 March

    Sunday Concert

    • —

      Morning: second day of official festival performances.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Optional excursions and sightseeing activities may be organized during the stay. Upon confirmation of participation, the main organizer will inform groups about available excursions and destinations.

Time outside the performances is available for leisure, sightseeing, winter activities and optional excursions.

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XI INTERNATIONAL WINTER FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “WINTER STORY IN BANSKO” 2027

11–15 Mar 2027 · Bansko, Bulgaria · Apply by 11 Feb 2027

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