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XI INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-CONTEST “ART STARS IN PRAGUE” 2027

Destination
Prague, Czechia
Dates
2–6 Nov 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Director
N.K. & WOFA
Apply by
2 Aug 2027
From
€220 / person

Overview

The festival

ART STARS IN PRAGUE brings together performers from across Europe and beyond for an international, multi-genre competition in the Czech capital.

The festival encourages artistic development, professional growth, international cultural exchange and cooperation between participants and artistic leaders. Competition performances and rehearsals are complemented by opportunities to discover Prague’s cultural and historical heritage through organized and optional sightseeing.

Program

Day by day

Tuesday 2 November

Arrival & registration

  1. —

    Arrival in Prague.

  2. Registration and hotel check-in.

  3. —

    Optional excursion to Prague Castle; headset reservation is required.

  4. —

    Optional visit to the Black Theatre.

  5. Dinner.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

After the participation application is accepted, the organizer issues an invoice for 70% of the selected package price. The first payment includes a €50 per person non-refundable registration fee.

The remaining balance must be paid no later than 3 weeks before arrival. Competition fees are paid on site.

Cancellation conditions

Additional cancellation penalties apply as follows:

  • Up to 32 days before arrival: no additional cancellation penalty.
  • 31–22 days before arrival: 50% of the total cost.
  • 21–14 days before arrival: 80% of the total cost.
  • 13–0 days before arrival: 100% of the total cost.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Closest airports

  • Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) — ~17 km (about 30 min)

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

Train & coach arrival

• Praha hlavní nádraží — main railway station • Florenc — international coach terminal

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, trams, buses and trolleybuses form the urban network.

Practical notes

Airport Express differs from regular city transport; check ticket validity and current stops. Arrange group-coach access in advance.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Participation categories

  • Vocal: pop vocal, folk songs, academic/classical vocal, folklore groups, choirs, rock and jazz.
  • Choreography: folk dance, classical dance, ballroom dance, jazz, modern, contemporary, R&B, street jazz, hip-hop, soul, rock’n’roll, cabaret, variety show, Charleston, retro, folk stylization, commercial dance and dance show.
  • Instrumental music: piano, string instruments, plucked instruments, wind instruments, percussion, folk instruments, orchestras and ensembles.
  • Other categories: composer’s work, folk art, circus programmes, sports programmes, fashion theatre, theatre, painting and graphics.

Age categories

  • Up to 7 years
  • 8–10 years
  • 11–13 years
  • 14–15 years
  • 16–17 years
  • 18–20 years
  • 21+
  • Professional category: 21+
  • Mixed-age groups

The organizer has not specified an application deadline.

Visa & invitations

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

Performance & Stage

  • Vocal — soloists, duets and trios: one composition lasting up to 3 minutes.
  • Vocal — small ensembles, groups and choirs: two contrasting compositions lasting up to 6 minutes in total.
  • Choreography — soloists, duets, trios and quartets: one performance lasting up to 4 minutes.
  • Choreography — small groups of 5–9 participants and ensembles: two contrasting performances lasting up to 7 minutes in total.
  • Instrumental music — soloists, duets and trios: up to 4 minutes.
  • Instrumental music — groups, ensembles and orchestras: one or two compositions lasting up to 7 minutes in total.
  • Backing tracks must be submitted no later than 20 days before the competition in FLAC, WAV or MP3 format.
  • Participants should bring a backup copy of their backing track on a USB flash drive.
  • Backing vocals are permitted provided they do not duplicate the main melody.
  • The organizer provides an electronic piano.

More dates

Other editions of this festival

    Location to be announced

    Mar 31 – Apr 4, 2027

    5 days · 4 nights

    Application deadline

    Not announced

    Price on request

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