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X INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL “SUN SPARKS” 2027

Destination
Montecatini Terme, Italy
Dates
3–7 Aug 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Director
T.K. & WOFA
Apply by
10 Feb 2027
From
€310 / person
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Overview

The festival

The 10th International Art Festival “SUN SPARKS” takes place in Montecatini Terme, Tuscany, Italy, from 3 to 7 August 2027. The festival lasts five days and four nights.

Children, teenagers and adults can present their talents to an international audience while celebrating music, dance and friendship among participating groups.

Montecatini Terme is a famous Tuscan spa town known for its thermal waters, historic architecture, parks and cultural atmosphere.

Program

Day by day

Tuesday 3 August

Arrival

  1. Registration and accommodation of participating groups.

  2. Free time.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

  • A non-refundable deposit of EUR 100 per person is due by 17 March 2027.
  • Full payment is due by 30 June 2027.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Montecatini Terme

Full destination guide

Closest airports

  • Florence Airport (FLR) — ~45 km (about 45 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Vueling, Volotea

  • Pisa Airport (PSA) — ~55 km (about 50 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air

Train & coach arrival

• Montecatini Terme station — trains Florence–Lucca–Viareggio

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

Choose the nearest of the two stations for accommodation; local buses and taxis support wider journeys.

Practical notes

A11 Firenze–Mare provides road access. Confirm hotel coach drop-off and parking before arrival.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who can participate

Applications are open to individual performers, community centres, youth centres, academies, public and private schools, dance studios and clubs, music schools, choirs, singers, musicians and other performing arts groups.

There are no general age limitations.

Age categories

  • Category 1: children under 12 years.
  • Category 2: teenagers aged 13–19 years.
  • Category 3: adults over 19 years.

Dance

Open to non-professional dance groups and performers without genre restrictions, including folk dance, modern dance, hip-hop, classical dance, jazz ballet and other dance styles.

Music

Open to non-professional singers, musicians, choirs, classical and folk music groups, pop and rock performers, jazz performers and performers of other music genres.

Applications

The application deadline is 10 February 2027.

Performance & Stage

  • Festival performances on 4 and 5 August 2027: solos, duets and trios may perform for up to 4 minutes per performance, per age group.
  • Festival performances: groups may perform for up to 15 minutes per ensemble, per age group.
  • Gala Concert on 6 August 2027: groups may perform for up to 5 minutes per ensemble, per age group.
  • Participants must provide their own musical instruments and/or music for their performances.
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