Participation rules
Folklore ensembles from all countries may apply. No age or participant-number limit is stated.
Places are limited, so groups are encouraged to apply in good time.
XVIII INTERNATIONAL FOLK -DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL “COTE D’AZUR” 2027
- Date:
- 3–12 Oct 2027 · 10 days / 9 nights
- Location:
- San Remo, Italy
- Categories:
- All Performance
- Director:
- S.D. & WOFA
- Application deadline:
- 3 Jul 2027
- Status:
- Applications open
Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.
About the festival
The festival brings together folklore ensembles from Europe and around the world for stage performances and shared cultural experiences.
Due to strong international interest, it is organized in both spring and autumn, with the same general program for both periods.
Participation conditions
Performance and stage requirements
- Each ensemble must prepare 3 different programs, each lasting no more than 12 minutes.
- Groups should bring their national flag and a sign displaying the ensemble name and country.
- Groups without live music should bring a battery-powered loudspeaker/player for outdoor performances in Sanremo and Cannes and for the Diano Marina parade.
Accommodation & prices
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Booking and payment terms
- After receiving the official invitation letter, the group must pay 30% of the total amount within 15 days of confirmation.
- The remaining 70% is payable upon arrival at the hotel.
The organizer reserves the right to modify certain festival conditions and will inform participants accordingly.
Festival programme
Day 1
Sunday 3 October
Arrival in Diano Marina
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Arrival of groups, hotel check-in and accommodation.
Day 2
Monday 4 October
Côte d’Azur Sightseeing
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Visit Èze and the Fragonard Perfume Factory, followed by Nice, Monaco and Monte Carlo.
Day 3
Tuesday 5 October
Sanremo & Cannes
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Visit Sanremo for festival performances and activities, including around the Ariston Theatre and the city centre.
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Continue to Cannes for La Croisette and festival performances and activities.
Day 4
Wednesday 6 October
Diano Marina Festival Day
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Morning: free time.
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Gathering in central Diano Marina, parade, official activities and festival performances.
Day 5
Thursday 7 October
Departure
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Breakfast, check-out and departure.
Excursions and transfers
Excursions
The sightseeing day along the Côte d’Azur is optional; its destinations are listed in the daily program.
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XVIII INTERNATIONAL FOLK -DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL “COTE D’AZUR” 2027
3–12 Oct 2027 · San Remo, Italy · Apply by 3 Jul 2027
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