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XII INTERNATIONAL ART & FOLKLORE FESTIVAL – TBILISI 2027

Date:
26–30 May 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Tbilisi, Georgia
Categories:
Folklore
Director:
G.M. & WOFA
Application deadline:
26 Mar 2027
Status:
Applications open

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

About the festival

The International Art & Folklore Festival in Tbilisi is dedicated to the development and promotion of folklore arts and world cultural traditions. The festival encourages cultural exchange, mutual respect and tolerance among participants from different countries while providing opportunities to establish new creative connections and share artistic experiences. It also aims to promote Georgian and international folklore traditions and support the professional development of artists and choreographers.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

  • Folklore groups from different countries and regions are welcome to participate, with no age restrictions.

  • Participants prepare two performances of approximately 3–5 minutes each.

  • Categories include folklore dances, folklore songs performed by ensembles or individuals, songs and romances, and traditional handicraft exhibitions. During the final concert, each participating group presents one performance.

  • Music may be performed live or with a recorded soundtrack.

  • Participating groups are also expected to provide their program and relevant audio/video and promotional materials with their application.

  • Participants receive festival diplomas and gifts.

Accommodation & prices

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  • All packages include three meals per day, and transportation on concert days is free of charge.

Booking and payment terms

  • Participation is based on a self-funding principle.

  • A 50% advance payment of the total participation fee is required when submitting the application, while the remaining 50% must be paid no later than one month before the beginning of the festival. International transportation, travel insurance, airport transfers, optional excursions and additional hotel nights are not included in the standard package.

  • The final festival program is prepared approximately one month before the festival.

Festival programme

  • The detailed final festival program will be confirmed approximately one month before the festival.

  • The festival includes performances by participating folklore groups, cultural presentations and a final concert where each group presents one selected performance.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

  • Optional tours and excursions in Georgia may be organized during the festival period.

  • These excursions are not included in the participation package and are paid additionally.

  • Airport-to-hotel transportation is also charged separately.

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XII INTERNATIONAL ART & FOLKLORE FESTIVAL – TBILISI 2027

26–30 May 2027 · Tbilisi, Georgia · Apply by 26 Mar 2027

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