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

Destination
Prague, Czechia
Dates
5–8 Dec 2027
Length
4 days · 3 nights
Director
N.K. & WOFA
Apply by
5 Sept 2027
From
€220 / person
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Overview

The festival

The XII International Festival-Contest “ART STARS IN PRAGUE” takes place from 5 to 8 December 2027 in Prague, Czechia (Czech Republic).

The December edition encourages international cooperation and offers participants the opportunity to experience the cultural heritage of one of Europe’s best-known historic capitals.

Program

Day by day

Sunday 5 December

Arrival and registration

  1. —

    Arrival in Prague, festival registration and hotel check-in.

  2. —

    Optional Prague Castle excursion and Black Theatre visit.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

Booking and payment

  • After participation is confirmed, 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 is due no later than 3 weeks before arrival.
  • Competition fees are paid on site.

Cancellation

The following penalties apply in addition to the non-refundable registration fee:

  • 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

Prague

Full destination guide

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 years and over.
  • Professional category: 21 years and over.
  • Mixed-age groups.

The organizer has not specified an application deadline.

Jury and awards

An international jury evaluates participants using a 10-point scoring system.

Possible distinctions include Grand Prix, 1st Degree Laureate, 2nd Degree Laureate, 3rd Degree Laureate and Winner Diplomas.

Special awards may recognize the youngest participant, best costume, best choreography, best interpretation, best classical performance, best folk performance, virtuosity, artistry and preservation of national traditions.

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 soloists, duets and trios: up to 4 minutes.
  • Instrumental groups, ensembles and orchestras: one or two compositions lasting up to 7 minutes in total.
  • Submit backing tracks no later than 20 days before the competition in FLAC, WAV or MP3 format.
  • Bring a backup copy of backing tracks on a USB flash drive.
  • Backing vocals are permitted provided they do not duplicate the main melody.
  • The organizer provides an electronic piano.
  • The competition is planned to take place in one of Prague’s halls.

Excursions

Optional excursions may include Karlovy Vary, Dresden, Vienna and Nuremberg. Excursion prices are available on request.

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