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XVII INTERNATIONAL FOLK -DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL “COTE D’AZUR” 2027

Destination
San Remo, Italy
Dates
4–13 Apr 2027
Length
10 days · 9 nights
Apply by
4 Feb 2027
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Overview

The festival

The XVII International Folk-Dance & Music Festival “COTE D’AZUR” 2027 is presented for San Remo, Italy. The introduction also refers to the event as Riviera Roots & Rhythms Festival 2027.

Ensembles from around the world come together in the Mediterranean atmosphere of the Italian and French Riviera, combining stage appearances, parades and travel.

Program

Day by day

Sunday 4 April

Arrival in Diano Marina

  1. —

    Arrival of groups, hotel check-in and accommodation.

Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

  • A deposit of 30% of the total amount is payable within 15 days of confirmation.
  • The remaining 70% is payable upon arrival at the hotel.
  • The organizer reserves the right to change certain festival conditions and will inform participants accordingly.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

San Remo

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Closest airports

  • Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), France — ~60 km (about 1 h)

    Budget airlines serving this airport: easyJet, Transavia, Vueling, Wizz Air

  • Genoa Airport (GOA) — ~140 km

    Budget airlines serving this airport: Ryanair, Volotea

Train & coach arrival

• Sanremo railway station — Genoa–Ventimiglia line

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

Local and suburban buses, taxis and the coastal cycle path support journeys around the area.

Practical notes

A10 serves the Riviera. Connections through Nice/Ventimiglia cross the France–Italy border; check onward services and arrange town coach parking.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

  • Folklore ensembles from all countries may apply. No age or participant-number limit is stated.
  • Groups must bring their national flag and a board displaying the ensemble’s name and country.

Visa & Invitations

Groups receive an official invitation letter before the deposit payment is required.

Performance & Stage

  • Each ensemble must prepare three different programs, each lasting no more than 12 minutes.

Excursions

Sightseeing opportunities are integrated into the festival itinerary, combining folklore activities with travel and cultural discovery along the Côte d’Azur and Mediterranean coast.

More dates

Other editions of this festival

Location to be announced

3–12 Oct 2027

10 days · 9 nights

Application deadline

Not announced

Price on request

4–13 Apr 2027104 days left
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