Booking & Payment Terms
- Hotel reservations are made after payment of 20% of the total fee.
- Other participants, including dancers, tourists and accompanying persons, pay the standard hotel fee.
Official WOFA festivalMixed / All PerformanceApplications open
XII INTERNATIONAL MARMARİS CELEBRATION FESTIVAL 2026
- Destination
- Marmaris, Türkiye
- Dates
- 15–19 Dec 2026
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Apply by
- 15 Nov 2026 · 23 days left
Overview
The festival
X International Marmaris Celebration Festival 2026
Marmaris, Türkiye, is one of the country's most famous tourist destinations, located where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet. Its beautiful landscapes, rich history and diverse cultural heritage provide the setting for the festival.
Participants can present their traditions, discover other cultures and celebrate together.
Gallery
Moments from the festival
5 photos · tap any photo to view it full screen
Program
Day by day
Tuesday 15 December
Arrival day
Check-in and settling in
Performance
Stay & prices
Participation & prices
Plan your arrival
Travel & Logistics
Marmaris
Full destination guideClosest airports
Dalaman Airport (DLM) — ~95 km (about 1 h 30 min)
Budget airlines serving this airport: easyJet, Jet2, Pegasus, AJetBodrum–Milas Airport (BJV) — ~150 km
Budget airlines serving this airport: Pegasus, AJet, SunExpress, easyJet, Jet2
Train & coach arrival
• Marmaris coach station — intercity coaches
Ferry & port connections
• Ferries Marmaris – Rhodes, Greece (about 1 h)
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.
Contact WOFA Getting around
MUTTAŞ operates district public transport; taxis and arranged vehicles support local journeys.
Practical notes
Allow for variable road traffic. Marmaris is a port town, but current passenger ferry routes were not verified in this research; check operators separately.
Before you go
Rules, excursions & practical details
Participation
Who Can Apply
Participants must be 10 years or older.
Groups must have at least 15 participants.
A group photo must be submitted with the application.
Categories
Folk dance groups
Modern dance groups
Classical dance groups
Country dance groups
Folk music groups
Choir groups
Classical music groups
Instrumental music groups
Brass bands
Country music groups
Street theater groups
Rhythm groups
Mime groups
Acrobatic groups
Majorette groups
Flag groups
Vocal groups
Performance & Stage
- Performances may last 10, 15 or 20 minutes.
- Music may be performed live or played using CD/USB.
Excursions
Excursions & Sightseeing
- Marmaris Sun, Swim & Splash Boat Adventure: All-inclusive boat tour visiting Aquarium Bay, Paradise Island, Phosphorous Cave, Amos Beach, Turunç and Green Bay.
- Full-Day Guided Dalyan Tour: Boat trip departing from İçmeler and Marmaris with highlights of the Dalyan region.
- Atlantis Water Park – Marmaris & İçmeler: Water park with numerous slides, a private beach area and playgrounds.
- Glass-Bottom Semi-Submarine Tour: Underwater sightseeing through glass windows, with four swimming stops.
- Cleopatra Island Boat Tour: Full-day boat trip with swimming breaks, BBQ lunch, drinks and time at Cleopatra Island's white-sand beach and ruins.
- Turkish Bath Experience: Two-hour traditional Turkish bath with full-body scrub and soap massage.
- Marmaris Buggy Safari: Guided buggy adventure across rugged terrain and streams.
- Dalyan River Cruise: Boat tour featuring the rock tombs, mud baths, Iztuzu Beach, lunch and swimming.
- Marmaris Horse Safari: One-hour guided horse safari with professional instructors and safety equipment.
- Marmaris & İçmeler Go-Karting: Family-friendly go-kart racing; no driver's license required.
- Marmaris Turkish Night Show: Evening experience with a Turkish dinner, unlimited drinks, belly dancers and whirling dervishes.
- Marmaris & İçmeler Jeep Safari: Mountain safari with water fights, color and foam party, Turgut Waterfalls and İsa Beach.
- Dalyan Turtle Beach Tour: Guided boat trip along the Dalyan Canal to Delik Island and Iztuzu Beach.
- Pamukkale Day Tour: Full-day excursion to the famous white thermal terraces of Pamukkale.
- Hidden Treasures of the Marmaris Peninsula: Private tour of the villages of the Bozburun Peninsula, including pide tasting and lunch.
- White Water Rafting: Guided rafting experience on the Dalaman River.
- Marmaris Bar Street: Visit popular nightlife venues including Backstreet Marmaris, Greenhouse Dance Club, Babylon Club, Crazy Daisy, Joy Club and Club Arena.
Excursion Arrangements
Groups must have at least 10 participants for excursions. Prices and final arrangements are confirmed 30 days before the festival. Payment is made directly to the tour operator after arrival at the hotel.
More dates
Other editions of this festival
15–19 Dec 202623 days left
Register group