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XI INTERNATIONAL MUSIC, FOLKLORE & DANCE FESTIVAL “VIENNA CHRISTMAS HARMONY” 2026

Destination
Vienna, Austria
Dates
Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2026
Length
4 days · 3 nights
Apply by
1 Nov 2026 · 9 days left

Overview

The festival

XII International Music, Folklore & Dance Festival “Vienna Christmas Harmony” will take place from 28 November to 1 December 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

The festival is a non-competitive international event welcoming children’s, youth and adult performing groups from different artistic disciplines.

Participants can combine their festival performance with sightseeing, Christmas atmosphere and cultural experiences in Vienna.

The festival welcomes folk ensembles, choral groups, brass bands, orchestras, modern dance groups, majorette teams and other performing styles.

Program

Day by day

Saturday 28 November

Arrival

  1. Arrival in Vienna, hotel accommodation

  2. —

    Free time for sightseeing

  3. Free time

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

Participation is open to folklore ensembles, choral groups, brass bands, orchestras, modern dance groups, majorette teams and other performing groups.

The festival is non-competitive.

A maximum of 3 groups per country may participate.

Each group may include up to 50 members.

Groups should prepare a 10–12 minute programme.

Groups must submit a short CV and 2–3 photos.

Groups are responsible for their own arrival and departure transportation.

Accommodation includes breakfast unless otherwise stated.

Lunch and dinner may be arranged separately upon request.

The official festival programme will be provided approximately one month before arrival.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Closest airports

  • Vienna International Airport (VIE) — ~20 km (about 20–25 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Wizz Air, easyJet, Pegasus
  • Bratislava Airport (BTS), Slovakia — ~65 km (about 50 min)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Wizz Air

Train & coach arrival

• Wien Hauptbahnhof — main international railway hub

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

Wiener Linien operates U-Bahn, trams and buses; suburban trains extend coverage.

Practical notes

The airport is outside Vienna’s core ticket zone; check airport fare validity rather than assuming a city pass covers it. Arrange designated coach loading and parking.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

The festival is non-competitive.

General rules:

  • Maximum 3 groups from each country

  • Maximum 50 members per group

  • Programme duration: 10–12 minutes

  • Performance may be with orchestra or USB

  • Groups should submit:

    • Short CV

    • 2–3 group photos

  • Each group should bring its national flag

  • Groups are responsible for their own arrival and departure transportation

Excursions

OPTIONAL VIENNA SIGHTSEEING

Festival organizers offer optional sightseeing tours in Vienna.

Suggested activities include:

  • Vienna city sightseeing with professional local guides

  • Christmas markets

  • Historic city centre

  • Shopping

  • Optional visit to a medieval castle

  • Restaurants and evening leisure in Vienna

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