Price includes
- Each group receives a certificate and gift.
- One complimentary place is provided for every 35 paying participants.
Official WOFA festivalMixed / All PerformanceClosing in 17 days
XV INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “DUBAI PALM FESTIVAL” 2026
- Destination
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Dates
- 18–24 Nov 2026
- Length
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Apply by
- 1 Nov 2026 · 17 days left
Overview
The festival
The XVI International Music & Dance Festival “Dubai Palm Festival” will take place from 18 to 24 November 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This non-competitive event celebrates the cultural traditions of different countries through music and dance, encouraging friendship between participating groups.
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Moments from the festival
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Program
Day by day
Wednesday 18 November
Arrival
Arrival in Dubai, hotel accommodation and free time / beach time.
Meeting with festival representatives.
Stay & prices
Accommodation packages
Not included
- Arrival and departure transportation is the responsibility of each group.
- Tourist tax: EUR 2.50 per person per day.
- Optional open-buffet dinner: EUR 20 per person.
- Optional excursions are charged separately.
- Personal expenses are charged separately.
Accommodation is provided in selected 4-star hotels in Dubai, including MD Hotel Al Barsha and Grand Excelsior Hotel Al Barsha.
Standard accommodation is in triple rooms and quadruple apartments. Double rooms are also available. Packages are offered on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
Booking & Payment Terms
Participation is open to children, youth and adult performing groups from different artistic disciplines.
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 12–15 minute programme, while choirs should prepare a 12-minute programme.
Each group must submit a short CV in English, 5 photos and a video performance link.
Groups are responsible for their own arrival and departure transportation.
Tourist tax, optional dinner, optional excursions, insurance and personal expenses are charged separately.
One free place is provided for every 35 paying participants.
The official festival programme will be provided approximately one month before arrival.
Before you go
Rules, excursions & practical details
Participation
Who Can Participate
Children, youth and adults are welcome. Eligible participants include folklore ensembles, choirs, orchestras, brass bands, majorette teams, vocal groups, art schools, instrumental groups, soloists and other performing groups.
- A maximum of 3 groups from each country may participate.
- Each group must submit a short CV in English, 5 group photos and a video performance link.
- Each group should bring its national flag.
Visa & Invitations
The listing states that EU country members do not need a visa for Dubai.
Health Insurance
Personal and health insurance are the responsibility of each participating group. Medical assistance is available, but any medical expenses must be covered by the group.
Performance & Stage
- Each group may have up to 50 members.
- Groups should prepare a performance programme of 12–15 minutes.
- Choirs should prepare a 12-minute programme.
- Live music or USB playback is allowed.
Excursions
Optional Excursions and Transfers
- Dubai Airport transfer
- Abu Dhabi Airport transfer
- Dubai City Tour
- Burj Khalifa Level 124/125
- Desert Safari with BBQ dinner and show
- Abu Dhabi full-day tour with lunch
- Dubai Marina dinner cruise
- Miracle Garden
- Dubai Frame
- Butterfly Garden
- Global Village
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18–24 Nov 2026Closing in 17 days
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