Booking & Payment Terms
Groups should submit the required application materials and confirm participation with the festival organizers.
Specific payment and deposit deadlines are not specified in the provided information.
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XXII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “UNDER THE SKY OF OLIMP” 2027
- Destination
- Paralia, Greece
- Dates
- 14–19 Jul 2027
- Length
- 6 days · 5 nights
- Apply by
- 14 Feb 2027
Overview
The festival
The XXII International Music & Dance Festival “Under the Sky of Olimp” takes place from 14 to 19 July 2027 in Paralia – Olympic, Katerini, Greece.
The festival brings together performers from different countries to present cultural traditions, encourage international friendship and bring music and dance closer to the public through performances in streets and public squares.
Gallery
Moments from the festival
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Previous edition
See the festival in motion
Program
Day by day
Wednesday 14 July
Arrival and welcome reception
Arrival in Paralia
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Hotel check-in
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Free beach time
Dinner
Welcome reception with group leaders
Stay & prices
Participation & prices
Plan your arrival
Travel & Logistics
Groups must arrange their own transportation for arrival and departure.
Transportation from Thessaloniki Airport can be organized for groups arriving by plane at an additional cost.
Before you go
Rules, excursions & practical details
Participation
The festival is non-competitive and open to children, youth and adult participants in the following categories:
- Folk dance ensembles
- Modern dance groups
- Choirs and vocal groups
- Orchestras
- Instrumental groups
- Majorette teams
- Soloists
- Other performing arts groups
Participation is limited to 3 groups per country. Each group may have a maximum of 50 members, including dancers, musicians and leaders.
Application materials
- Short group CV
- Group photos
- National flag
Health insurance
Personal responsibility and health insurance are required for all participants.
Performance & Stage
- Folk ensembles should prepare at least 2 dances, with a total programme of approximately 15–20 minutes.
- Choirs should prepare a free programme of approximately 15 minutes.
- Performances may use a live orchestra or recorded music on USB.
- Performances are scheduled mainly in the evening, leaving daytime available for sightseeing, excursions and beach activities.
- The festival organizer provides the stage.
Excursions
Optional excursions may include:
- Meteora
- Thessaloniki
- Mount Olympus
- Pozar Thermal Baths & Edessa Waterfalls
- Pirate Cruise
- Skiathos Island
A boat excursion in the Thermaikos Gulf is listed at €20 per person.
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