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XXIII INTERNATIONAL DANCE & SONG FESTIVAL “LE SPIAGGE D’ITALIA” 2027 2027

Date:
23–27 Sep 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Riccione, Italy
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
S.R. & WOFA
Application deadline:
23 Jun 2027
Status:
Waitlist active
Price:€220

About the festival

The XXIII International Dance & Song Festival “Le Spiagge d’Italia” takes place from 23 to 27 September 2027 in Riccione, Italy, one of the Riviera’s best-known seaside destinations.

Over the years, the festival has become a traditional international meeting point, welcoming hundreds of artists annually. Participants can build friendships, discover different traditions and enjoy the hospitality of Emilia-Romagna in an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect.

Alongside the scheduled programme, the organizer lists creative workshops, discotheque activities, a Miss Festival contest and time for beach activities.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

The festival is non-competitive and welcomes groups of different artistic styles, with no age limit. The number of participating groups is limited.

Eligible participants

  • Folklore dance groups
  • Folk song groups
  • Vocal groups
  • Instrumental ensembles
  • Majorette teams
  • Jazz groups
  • Hip-hop groups
  • Classical ballet groups
  • Modern ballet groups
  • Other artistic and performing groups

Application materials

  • Completed application form
  • Short artistic profile
  • Group photographs

Visa & invitations

The organizers can provide official invitation letters for sponsorship purposes and for obtaining an Italian visa where required.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Each group should prepare a programme lasting no more than 10 minutes.
  • Groups may perform with live music or recorded music via CD or USB.
  • Music files should be sent to the organizers at least two weeks before the festival.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Thursday 23 September

    Arrival

    • —

      Arrival in Riccione

    • 14:00

      Hotel check-in and settling in

    • 18:00

      Technical conference with group directors

    • 19:30

      Dinner

  2. Day 2

    Friday 24 September

    Parade & festival concert

    • —

      Breakfast

    • —

      Free time for excursions

    • 16:00

      Parade of all participating groups

    • 17:00

      Festival concert

    • 20:30

      Dinner

  3. Day 3

    Saturday 25 September

    Activities & cultural experience

    • —

      Breakfast

    • —

      Optional excursions

    • —

      Traditional Italian food tasting

    • —

      Lunch

    • 17:00

      Sand sculpture competition

    • 18:00

      Zumba on the beach

    • —

      Dinner

  4. Day 4

    Sunday 26 September

    Gala concert

    • —

      Breakfast

    • —

      Free time for excursions

    • —

      Lunch

    • 17:00

      Gala concert

    • —

      Awards and presentation ceremony

    • 20:30

      Dinner

  5. Day 5

    Monday 27 September

    Departure

    • —

      Breakfast

    • —

      Hotel check-out

    • —

      Departure

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Riccione’s location on the Adriatic coast offers opportunities to visit nearby destinations and attractions. The organizer has not published fixed excursion destinations or prices for the 2027 edition.

Travel and transfers

Airport transfers can be arranged by the organizers on request. Approximate distances from Riccione: Rimini Airport — 6 km Bologna Airport — 124 km Rome — 359 km Milan — 389 km

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Apply for this festival

XXIII INTERNATIONAL DANCE & SONG FESTIVAL “LE SPIAGGE D’ITALIA” 2027 2027

23–27 Sep 2027 · Riccione, Italy · Apply by 23 Jun 2027

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From €220 / person

23–27 Sep 2027