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X ISTANBUL INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL 2027

Destination
Istanbul, Türkiye
Dates
22–26 Apr 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
22 Mar 2027
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Overview

The festival

X Istanbul International Children’s Performing Arts Festival 2027

Held in Istanbul, Türkiye, the festival brings young performers together in a city where Europe and Asia meet.

Surrounded by the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara and divided by the famous Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is known for its museums, historic landmarks, shopping areas, and vibrant cultural life.

Program

Day by day

Thursday 22 April

Festival Begins

  1. 22 April 2027: festival begins.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

  • For groups of more than 30 people, 1 leader or driver is free of charge.
  • For groups of 45 people or more, 2 leaders or drivers are free of charge.
  • A deposit of 20% of the total amount is required to confirm the hotel reservation.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Istanbul

Full destination guide

Closest airports

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) — ~40 km to the centre (about 45–60 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Wizz Air, flydubai, Air Arabia

  • Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), Asian side — ~45 km

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Pegasus, AJet, Wizz Air

Train & coach arrival

• Sirkeci, Halkalı and Pendik — rail and high-speed trains to Ankara

Ferry & port connections

• Bosphorus ferries between European and Asian sides

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

Metro, tram, buses, metrobüs, Marmaray and ferries link urban districts.

Practical notes

IST and SAW are on different sides of the city. Allow substantial transfer time and verify airport codes, terminals and interchanges.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Participate

Participants must be aged 8 years or above. Singing ensembles, majorette groups, choirs, folk dance groups, and modern dance groups are welcome.

Groups must submit photos with their application.

Health Insurance

All participating groups must arrange valid medical insurance before arriving at the festival. Ambulance assistance will be provided in emergency situations.

Performance & Stage

  • Each group may present a performance of 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
  • Music may be performed live or played from recorded media.

Excursions

Participants have the opportunity to discover Istanbul’s cultural and historical attractions on an optional guided tour. Planned sightseeing includes the historic Byzantine district, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and Grand Bazaar.

A special Bosphorus boat trip is also available for groups wishing to participate.

22–26 Apr 2027150 days left
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