IX RIMINI INTERNATIONAL FOLK, DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027

Date:: Jun 27 – Jul 2, 2027 · 6 days / 5 nights
Location:: Rimini, Italy
Categories:: All Performance
Director:: M.B. & WOFA
Application deadline:: 27 Apr 2027
Status:: Applications open

Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.

About the festival

IX RIMINI INTERNATIONAL FOLK, DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027

Also presented as Rimini Cultural Dialogue Festival – IX Edition, this international celebration of culture, music and tradition brings performers from around the world to Rimini, Italy.

The introduction gives the festival dates as 27 June to 2 July 2027. The supplied daily program uses different dates; see the program and date clarification below.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Who Can Participate

Folklore dance groups, choirs, music bands and majorettes.
Soloists under limited conditions.
There is no age limit for participating groups.
Family members and friends may join under the same accommodation conditions.

Visa & Invitations

An invitation letter suitable for visa purposes is included in the package.

Performance and stage requirements

Each group should prepare a performance of approximately 10 minutes. The duration may be adjusted depending on the total number of groups.
Music and interpretation may be live or recorded.
All participating groups must take part in the festival evening.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

Booking & Payment

Advance I: 10% at registration / confirmation.
Advance II: 30% to FolkVision Events within 20 working days after the first advance.
Balance: 60% no later than 30 days before the event, or upon arrival according to the signed agreement.
Payments to the main organizer are due only after signing the Participation Agreement / Contract.
Payments must be made by bank transfer. Bank charges are covered by the participating group.
Payments are non-refundable if the group cancels.
In case of force majeure, payments may be transferred as credit to a future edition.

Festival programme

Day 1
Sunday 27 June
Arrival in Rimini
- 12:00–21:00
  Arrival of participating groups at the hotels.
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  Hotel check-in, accommodation and information meeting with the organizers.
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  Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
Monday 28 June
Beach Time or San Marino
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  Breakfast at the hotel.
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  Free time and beach activities in Rimini.
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  Optional half-day excursion to San Marino.
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  Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3
Tuesday 29 June
Festival Evening
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  : Breakfast and free time.
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  Lunch may be served instead of dinner depending on agreement with the organizer.
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  Evening: Main Festival Show, followed by the awards presentation and possible gift exchange.
Day 4
Wednesday 30 June
Mirabilandia or Beach Time
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  Breakfast at the hotel.
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  Free time and beach activities.
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  Optional visit to Mirabilandia amusement park.
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  Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
Thursday 1 July
Italia in Miniatura / Fiabilandia
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  Breakfast at the hotel.
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  Free time and beach activities.
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  Optional visit to Italia in Miniatura or Fiabilandia.
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  Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6
Friday 2 July
Departure
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  Breakfast at the hotel.
- 11:00
  Check-out and departure of participating groups. Rooms must be vacated by this time.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

The optional half-day excursion on the second day includes the Garibaldi Monument, Porta San Francesco and Piazza della Libertà.

Groups can receive assistance with discounted tickets, transport information and practical arrangements for optional activities. For the fifth-day park visits, assistance may be provided by the organizer or hotel.

Optional tours to places such as Venice and Bologna may also be available.