Program Information

August 16
– 14:00: Arrival in Çanakkale, hotel accommodation, and meeting with festival representatives; free time.
– 18:00 – 20:00: Dinner in the hotel.
– 21:00: Welcome reception with group leaders.

August 17
– 07:00 – 10:00: Breakfast.
– 10:00 – 14:00: Tour of Troy or free time for individual activities.
– 16:00 – 18:00: Official opening of the festival with an “Ensemble Parade” and a 3-minute performance by each group.
– 19:30 – 21:00: Dinner in the hotel.

August 18
– 07:00 – 10:00: Breakfast.
– 10:00 – 18:00: Optional Gallipoli tour or free time.
– 17:30 – 18:30: Dinner in the hotel.
– 20:00: Official festival evening in the city square with welcome speeches, open-air performances, and communal singing and dancing.

August 19
– 07:00 – 10:00: Breakfast.
– 10:30 – 12:00: Visit to the Municipality and reception with the Mayor.
– 17:00 – 19:00: Festival evening in the city center (open-air performance on a professional stage).
– 19:30 – 20:30: Dinner in the hotel.
– 21:00: Closing ceremony with certificates and presents for ensembles, gift exchanges between group leaders, and a final party with all participants.

August 20
– 07:00 – 10:00: Breakfast.
– 12:00: Departure.

Participation Fee Includes:
– Participation in festival concerts
– Professional sound, stage, and lighting equipment
– Accommodation in 3* hotels (3-4 bedded rooms, with supplements for double/single rooms)
– Half board hotel accommodation
– Welcome cocktails with group leaders
– Souvenirs and gifts for each group
– Certificates for attendance
– Drinks during performances

Participation Fee Excludes:
– Transport for arrival and departure
– Optional boat tour programs
– Insurance