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XX MEDITERRANEAN FOLKLORE DANCE, CHOIR AND TRADITIONAL BAND FESTIVAL 2027 2027

Date:
9–14 Sep 2027 · 6 days / 5 nights
Location:
Larnaka, Cyprus
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
R.M.I. & WOFA
Application deadline:
28 Feb 2027
Status:
Applications open

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

About the festival

The Mediterranean Folklore Dance, Choir and Traditional Band Festival takes place from 9 to 14 September 2027 in Larnaka, Cyprus, with a special anniversary programme.

Organized by the Cultural Heritage Association of Nicosia in cooperation with Larnaka Municipality, the festival brings together selected groups from Cyprus and around the world.

Through traditional dance, choral music and traditional music, the festival promotes international friendship, mutual understanding and cultural exchange.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Eligible groups

  • Folklore dance groups
  • Choirs
  • Traditional music bands
  • Majorette teams
  • Cultural groups

Group size and age

  • Dance groups and choirs: 16–60 members.
  • Traditional bands: at least 6 participants.
  • Groups wishing to bring more than 60 members must contact the organizer in advance.
  • Participants must be at least 14 years old.

Performance and stage requirements

  • A total of 5 performances are planned.
  • The first two performances will use the same programme; one will be a short street performance of approximately 5 minutes.
  • For the remaining performances, groups should prepare 2 different artistic programmes, each lasting no more than 10 minutes.
  • The programmes should differ in choreography, music and costumes.
  • Choirs and musical groups should also present different songs and costumes for the relevant performances.
  • Groups are encouraged to perform with live music whenever possible.
  • Some performances may take place in the morning.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

  • After acceptance, a deposit of EUR 260 per participant is required.
  • The remaining EUR 100 per participant must be paid at least one month before arrival in Cyprus.
  • For accompanying persons, the application form lists a prepayment of EUR 280.
  • The participant deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation, including unforeseen circumstances where accommodation or third-party services have already been committed.

Festival programme

Participants can enjoy performances in Larnaka and the surrounding areas, alongside cultural visits, Mediterranean sea activities and social events.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Additional excursions can be arranged upon request.

Discover Larnaka

Larnaka is one of Cyprus’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, combining Mediterranean beaches with a rich historical and cultural heritage.

Participants can explore historic monuments, museums, archaeological sites and other cultural attractions, enjoy traditional food and wine, and experience beaches and boat activities.

Travel and transfers

Arrival is on 9 September 2027. Flights must arrive in Cyprus no later than 10:00. Groups arriving later may not be accepted under the organizer’s normal transfer arrangements. Participants should travel together as one group. If members arrive on separate flights, airport transfers may not be provided and the group may need to arrange transport independently. If suitable flights are unavailable, groups may need to arrive one day earlier, on 8 September 2027. Departure is on 14 September 2027, planned before approximately 11:00.

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XX MEDITERRANEAN FOLKLORE DANCE, CHOIR AND TRADITIONAL BAND FESTIVAL 2027 2027

9–14 Sep 2027 · Larnaka, Cyprus · Apply by 28 Feb 2027

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From €380 / person

9–14 Sep 2027

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