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XII INTERNATIONAL ART & FOLKLORE FESTIVAL – TBILISI 2027

Destination
Tbilisi, Georgia
Dates
26–30 May 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
26 Mar 2027
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Overview

The festival

The International Art & Folklore Festival in Tbilisi is dedicated to the development and promotion of folklore arts and world cultural traditions. The festival encourages cultural exchange, mutual respect and tolerance among participants from different countries while providing opportunities to establish new creative connections and share artistic experiences. It also aims to promote Georgian and international folklore traditions and support the professional development of artists and choreographers.

Program

Festival program

  • The detailed final festival program will be confirmed approximately one month before the festival.

  • The festival includes performances by participating folklore groups, cultural presentations and a final concert where each group presents one selected performance.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

  • Accommodation is generally provided in 2-, 3- or 4-bed rooms.

  • All packages include three meals per day, and transportation on concert days is free of charge.

Booking & Payment Terms

  • Participation is based on a self-funding principle.

  • A 50% advance payment of the total participation fee is required when submitting the application, while the remaining 50% must be paid no later than one month before the beginning of the festival. International transportation, travel insurance, airport transfers, optional excursions and additional hotel nights are not included in the standard package.

  • The final festival program is prepared approximately one month before the festival.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

  • Folklore groups from different countries and regions are welcome to participate, with no age restrictions.

  • Participants prepare two performances of approximately 3–5 minutes each.

  • Categories include folklore dances, folklore songs performed by ensembles or individuals, songs and romances, and traditional handicraft exhibitions. During the final concert, each participating group presents one performance.

  • Music may be performed live or with a recorded soundtrack.

  • Participating groups are also expected to provide their program and relevant audio/video and promotional materials with their application.

  • Participants receive festival diplomas and gifts.

Excursions

  • Optional tours and excursions in Georgia may be organized during the festival period.

  • These excursions are not included in the participation package and are paid additionally.

  • Airport-to-hotel transportation is also charged separately.

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Other editions of this festival

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26–30 Mar 2027

5 days · 4 nights

Application deadline

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Price on request

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23–27 Apr 2027

5 days · 4 nights

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Location to be announced

5–9 Nov 2027

5 days · 4 nights

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Price on request

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