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X INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL “MARATHON OF TALENTS IN GREECE” 2027 2027

Destination
Thessaloniki, Greece
Dates
21–25 May 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Director
N.K. & WOFA
Apply by
21 Feb 2027
From
€320 / person
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Overview

The festival

The X International Festival “Marathon of Talents in Greece” takes place from 21 to 25 May 2027 at Stavros Beach, near Thessaloniki, Greece.

The festival brings together artists and groups from different countries and artistic disciplines to showcase their achievements, establish international contacts and promote cultural understanding and tolerance.

Program

Festival program

Detailed festival program has not yet been provided by the organizer.

The final schedule of competition performances, award ceremonies, optional excursions and other festival activities will be communicated to participating groups before arrival.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

Booking and payment

Once the application is accepted, the organizer issues an invoice for 50% of the selected package price. This payment includes a €50 non-refundable registration fee per person.

The remaining balance must be paid at least 4 weeks before arrival.

Cancellation

Additional cancellation penalties apply as follows:

  • Approximately 30 days before arrival: 75% of the total amount.
  • Approximately 20 days before arrival: 90% of the total amount.
  • 14 days or less before arrival: 100% of the total amount.

If the organizer cancels the festival because the minimum required number of participants is not reached, the source states that paid contributions will be refunded.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Vocal categories

  • Pop vocal
  • Folk songs
  • Classical vocal
  • Folklore groups
  • Choirs
  • Music video
  • Musical and movie music
  • Eurovision repertoire
  • Jazz

Choreography categories

  • Folk dance
  • Folk-stage dance
  • Dances of the nations of the world
  • Folk-stylized dance
  • Classical dance
  • Latin dance
  • Standard dance
  • Jazz
  • Modern dance
  • Contemporary dance

Instrumental music categories

  • Piano
  • Wind instruments
  • Percussion instruments
  • Folk instruments
  • Orchestras
  • Ensembles

Other categories

  • Original composer’s work
  • Theatre
  • Art video
  • Drawing / visual arts

Age categories

  • Under 7 years
  • 8–10 years
  • 11–12 years
  • 13–14 years
  • 15–18 years
  • 19 years and older

Art and drawing submissions

The theme is “The Sea and Me”. Each participant may submit two works in A1, A2 or A3 format, using any artistic technique.

Visa and invitations

After payment, the organizer provides an official festival invitation and hotel reservation confirmation where required.

Performance & Stage

  • Vocal soloists, duets and trios: up to 4 minutes.
  • Vocal groups, ensembles and choirs: 1–2 compositions with a total duration of up to 7 minutes.
  • Choreography soloists, duets and trios: up to 5 minutes.
  • Choreography groups and ensembles: up to 5 minutes.
  • Instrumental music / original composition soloists, duets and trios: up to 4 minutes.
  • Instrumental music / original composition groups, ensembles and orchestras: 1–2 compositions with a total duration of up to 7 minutes.
  • Theatre: a performance or excerpt lasting up to 10 minutes.
  • Participants should prepare two performances accompanied by backing tracks, each lasting up to approximately 4 minutes where applicable.
  • Backing tracks must be submitted approximately 14 days before the competition.
  • Live accompaniment is also permitted.
  • The organizers provide an electronic piano suitable for performances.

Excursions

Optional activities may include excursions, masterclasses, cultural visits, sightseeing in Thessaloniki and beach activities.

The festival documents mention a guided Thessaloniki excursion costing approximately €10.

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