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II INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL “VENICE FESTIVAL DAYS ” 2027

Destination
Lido di Jesolo, Italy
Dates
1–4 Oct 2027
Length
4 days · 3 nights
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
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Overview

The festival

II International Festival “Venice Festival Days” 2027

Held in Lido di Jesolo and Venice, Italy, the festival combines an international festival evening with opportunities to enjoy the coast and explore the area.

Program

Day by day

Friday 1 October

Arrival

  1. Arrival and hotel check-in.

  2. —

    Beach time.

  3. Dinner.

  4. Welcome reception with group leaders.

Stay & prices

Accommodation & participation

Price includes

  • Selected hotel accommodation for the booked number of nights and category
  • Selected meal plan (Breakfast, Half Board, or Full Board as specified in the chosen package)
  • Complimentary place(s) for group leaders (gratis conditions apply per selected accommodation)
  • Free coach / hotel parking (subject to hotel parking availability)
  • Festival participation & organizational support across all scheduled event days
  • Professional sound equipment and technical support during all official festival performances
  • Festival parade (defilé) and opening / closing ceremonies
  • Bottled water / refreshments during performances
  • Official Certificate of Participation for every participant and dancer
  • Commemorative Festival Plaque / Trophy and gift for each group leader
  • Official post-festival media links (photo and video coverage of the event)
  • Dedicated local festival coordinator / host guide to assist the group during their stay
  • Festival promotion and media presence (press coverage, social media features, official posters)
  • Official invitation letter for visas and travel permits when required
  • Welcome reception with group leaders.

Not included

  • Arrival and departure transportation: groups arrange their own transportation.
  • Airport-to-hotel bus transfers for groups arriving by plane can be arranged by the organizers upon request at an additional cost.
  • Tourist tax (see accommodation details)
  • Additional lunch: €8–€10 per person per day.

Hotels: Canova, Da Bepi, Sofia

Booking & Payment Terms

  • A 10% guarantee fee is payable in advance and deducted from the final payment.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Lido di Jesolo

Full destination guide

Closest airports

  • Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) — ~30 km (about 35 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: easyJet, Volotea, Wizz Air, Vueling

  • Treviso Airport (TSF) — ~50 km

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Wizz Air

Train & coach arrival

• Venezia Mestre / San Donà di Piave — nearest rail hubs

Ferry & port connections

• Punta Sabbioni — boats to Venice (about 40 min)

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.
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Getting around

ATVO operates local and suburban buses; taxis provide other transfers.

Practical notes

Approach via A4 and connecting roads. Punta Sabbioni offers onward boats to Venice; check the combined bus-and-boat journey. Summer congestion affects coach transfers.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who can participate

  • Folklore ensembles, choirs, orchestras, brass bands, modern dance groups, majorette teams and other performers.
  • Maximum 3 groups per country.
  • Approximately 20–60 members per group.
  • Maximum total capacity: around 400 participants across 10–12 groups.

Application & preparation

  • Groups should send a short CV and 2–3 photos.
  • Each group should bring its national flag.

Performance & Stage

  • Each group should prepare a programme of approximately 12 minutes.
  • Folklore ensembles should present at least 2 dances.
  • Live orchestra accompaniment or USB playback is allowed.
  • Festival performances take place in the evening, leaving daytime available for sightseeing and beach activities.

Excursions

Optional Venice sightseeing

Sights include St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, Bell Tower, Clock Tower, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge.

Optional Murano & Burano boat tour

A boat excursion to the famous Venetian islands.

Beach time

Enjoy free time on the beach in Lido di Jesolo.

More dates

Other editions of this festival

Location to be announced

11–14 Jun 2027

4 days · 3 nights

Application deadline

Not announced

Price on request

1–4 Oct 2027129 days left
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