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XXII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “UNDER THE SKY OF OLIMP” 2027

Date:
14–19 Jul 2027 · 6 days / 5 nights
Location:
Paralia, Greece
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
S.S. & WOFA
Application deadline:
15 Nov 2026
Status:
Last 2 days
Price:€169Application Form

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

About the festival

The XXII International Music & Dance Festival “Under the Sky of Olimp” takes place from 14 to 19 July 2027 in Paralia – Olympic, Katerini, Greece.

The festival brings together performers from different countries to present cultural traditions, encourage international friendship and bring music and dance closer to the public through performances in streets and public squares.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

The festival is non-competitive and open to children, youth and adult participants in the following categories:

  • Folk dance ensembles
  • Modern dance groups
  • Choirs and vocal groups
  • Orchestras
  • Instrumental groups
  • Majorette teams
  • Soloists
  • Other performing arts groups

Participation is limited to 3 groups per country. Each group may have a maximum of 50 members, including dancers, musicians and leaders.

Application materials

  • Short group CV
  • Group photos
  • National flag

Health insurance

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required for all participants.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Folk ensembles should prepare at least 2 dances, with a total programme of approximately 15–20 minutes.
  • Choirs should prepare a free programme of approximately 15 minutes.
  • Performances may use a live orchestra or recorded music on USB.
  • Performances are scheduled mainly in the evening, leaving daytime available for sightseeing, excursions and beach activities.
  • The festival organizer provides the stage.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

Groups should submit the required application materials and confirm participation with the festival organizers.

Specific payment and deposit deadlines are not specified in the provided information.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Wednesday 14 July

    Arrival and welcome reception

    • 13:00

      Arrival in Paralia

    • —

      Hotel check-in

    • —

      Free beach time

    • 18:00–19:00

      Dinner

    • 21:00

      Welcome reception with group leaders

  2. Day 2

    Thursday 15 July

    Boat excursion and welcome party

    • 07:00–08:30

      Breakfast

    • 11:00–16:00

      Boat excursion in the Thermaikos Gulf

    • 18:00–19:00

      Dinner

    • 21:00

      Welcome party at Aloha Beach

  3. Day 3

    Friday 16 July

    Optional excursions and festival evening

    • 07:00–08:30

      Breakfast

    • 11:00–16:00

      Optional boat excursion or visit to Meteora or Thessaloniki

    • 18:00–19:00

      Dinner

    • 19:30–23:00

      Festival evening in Paralia or Olympic

    • —

      Certificate distribution and exchange of gifts

  4. Day 4

    Saturday 17 July

    Beach time or Meteora visit

    • 09:00–10:00

      Breakfast

    • 11:00–17:00

      Beach time or optional Meteora visit

    • 21:00

      Free time in Paralia

  5. Day 5

    Sunday 18 July

    Departure or optional extended stay

    • 09:00–11:00

      Breakfast

    • 11:30

      Departure

    • —

      Optional extended stay: additional beach or Katerini programme and a second festival evening

  6. Day 6

    Monday 19 July

    Optional extended-stay departure

    • —

      Departure for participants choosing the optional extended stay

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Optional excursions may include:

  • Meteora
  • Thessaloniki
  • Mount Olympus
  • Pozar Thermal Baths & Edessa Waterfalls
  • Pirate Cruise
  • Skiathos Island

A boat excursion in the Thermaikos Gulf is listed at €20 per person.

Travel and transfers

Groups must arrange their own transportation for arrival and departure. Transportation from Thessaloniki Airport can be organized for groups arriving by plane at an additional cost.

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XXII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “UNDER THE SKY OF OLIMP” 2027

14–19 Jul 2027 · Paralia, Greece · Apply by 15 Nov 2026

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From €169 / person

14–19 Jul 2027

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