Price includes
- Participation in the official festival programme.
- Accommodation.
- Half-board buffet: breakfast and dinner.
- Drinks with meals.
- City tax.
- Diplomas and gifts.
- Full organizational support.
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XI International Music and Dance Festival "ISTRIA " 2027
- Destination
- Vrsar, Croatia
- Dates
- 9–12 Sep 2027
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Apply by
- 15 Mar 2027
Overview
The festival
The XI International Music and Dance Festival ISTRIA FEST takes place from 9 to 12 September 2027 in Vrsar, Croatia, in the heart of the Istrian Peninsula.
Set in a historic Adriatic town, the festival offers groups the opportunity to perform in a beautiful seaside setting while experiencing the region’s culture, history and atmosphere.
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Program
Day by day
Thursday 9 September
Arrival & Welcome
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Afternoon arrival and check-in at Lanterna Apartments.
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Meeting with group leaders and festival organizers.
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Dinner.
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Festival welcome disco at Lanterna.
Stay & prices
Accommodation packages
Not included
- Transportation.
- Optional excursions and sightseeing tickets and related expenses.
- Travel insurance.
Accommodation is at Lanterna Apartments, a 2-star property in Istria.
Groups of 20 or more participants receive three two-bed apartments. Remaining participants stay in 3-, 4- or 6-bed apartments. Six-bed apartments have two bedrooms.
Booking & Payment Terms
- The festival package costs EUR 185 per person.
- An extra night costs EUR 62 per person per day.
- Participation is confirmed after registration and agreement with the festival organizer.
- Places are limited; early registration is recommended.
Before you go
Rules, excursions & practical details
Participation
- Open to folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and music bands.
- No age limits.
- No restrictions on the number of participants.
Performance & Stage
- Choirs should be prepared to perform on open-air stages.
Excursions
Participating groups can explore some of Istria’s most famous destinations. Recommended sights include:
- Pula: Roman Arena, Triumphal Arch of the Sergi and Temple of Augustus.
- Rovinj: Venetian-style old town and Church of St. Euphemia.
- Poreč: Decumanus Street and the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica.
All excursions and sightseeing activities are recommendations only; they are not organized or booked by the festival organizers. Participants must arrange their own transport and tickets.
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9–12 Sep 2027Applications open
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