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XXXV XXXIV INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL EURASIA SUMMER CULTURE FESTIVAL – 2ND EDITION FESTIVALS 2027

Date:
14–18 Jul 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Istanbul, Türkiye
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
B.U. & WOFA
Application deadline:
15 Apr 2027
Status:
Applications open

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

About the festival

The XXXV International Istanbul Eurasia Summer Culture Festival – 2nd Edition takes place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 18–22 July 2027.

Connecting Europe and Asia, the festival celebrates international friendship and artistic expression in one of the world’s most unique cities. Participants can combine performances with cultural discovery and sightseeing.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Who Can Participate

The festival welcomes children, youth and adults, including theatre troupes and cultural groups. Groups from up to 8 countries can participate.

The festival and competition are open to amateur groups and performers in the following categories:

  • Folk dance: traditional and stylized
  • Modern dance
  • Classical and neo-classical dance
  • Folk music
  • Instrumental music
  • Vocal solo, duet and trio
  • Traditional / authentic folk vocal
  • Choirs: children, female, male and mixed
  • Brass bands
  • Majorettes
  • Solo, duet, trio and group performances
  • Sports groups

Age Categories

  • Children: under 8 years
  • Youth: up to 16 years
  • Adults: from 16 years
  • Veterans: 50+ years

The organizer may allow limited age flexibility within some categories.

Competition Conditions

  • Groups may enter a maximum of 2 competition categories, plus solo or duet.
  • Performances are judged by experienced international jury members.
  • International competition rules apply.

Cultural Exchange

  • Groups should bring their national flag.
  • Cultural exchange gifts are recommended.

Health & Travel Insurance

Medical and travel insurance are the responsibility of participants.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Performances take place at open-air venues across different Istanbul municipalities.
  • Competition performances for folk dance, music, choir and brass band: approximately 6–8 minutes.
  • General festival performances: approximately 10–12 minutes.
  • Each group may present 1 competition performance and 1 festival performance.
  • Each group may perform on a maximum of 2 evenings.
  • Stage lighting and microphones are provided.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

Booking & Payment

The WOFA festival page mentions both a 10% guarantee fee and a €600 non-refundable group deposit in the accommodation conditions. Confirm how these two payment rules apply directly with the organizer before final booking.

Transport fees should be paid to the festival committee.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Sunday 18 July

    Arrival in Istanbul

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      Arrival of participating groups, hotel check-in and accommodation.

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      Meeting with the festival organizers, introduction to the program and free time.

  2. Day 2

    Monday 19 July

    Historical Istanbul & Festival Performance

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      Breakfast at the hotel.

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      Sightseeing in Istanbul’s historical centre, including Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, the Topkapı Palace area and the Grand Bazaar.

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      Later: participation in the festival program and evening performance.

  3. Day 3

    Tuesday 20 July

    Cultural Exchange & Free Time

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      Breakfast at the hotel.

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      Free time for cultural exchange, shopping and exploring public bazaars, shopping centres and other city attractions.

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      Festival activities continue according to the organizer’s schedule.

  4. Day 4

    Wednesday 21 July

    Bosphorus Experience & Final Performance

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      Breakfast at the hotel.

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      Optional Bosphorus boat tour.

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      Later: final festival performance, cultural exchange activities and closing program.

  5. Day 5

    Thursday 22 July

    Departure

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      Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and departure of participating groups.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Historical Istanbul Tour

The sightseeing tour may include:

  • Sultanahmet
  • Blue Mosque
  • Hagia Sophia
  • Topkapı Palace
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Public bazaars
  • Shopping centres
  • Üsküdar
  • Kadıköy
  • Maltepe

Optional Bosphorus Boat Tour

A cruise between Europe and Asia may be arranged, with music, dance activities or seminar elements depending on the group program.

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XXXV XXXIV INTERNATIONAL ISTANBUL EURASIA SUMMER CULTURE FESTIVAL – 2ND EDITION FESTIVALS 2027

14–18 Jul 2027 · Istanbul, Türkiye · Apply by 15 Apr 2027

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