VIII RIMINI INTERNATIONAL FOLK, DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027

Date:: 20–25 Jun 2027 · 6 days / 5 nights
Location:: Rimini, Italy
Categories:: All Performance
Director:: M.B. & WOFA
Application deadline:: 20 Mar 2027
Status:: Applications open

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

About the festival

VIII RIMINI INTERNATIONAL FOLK, DANCE & MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027

Also presented as the Rimini Cultural Dialogue Festival, the festival takes place in Rimini, Italy, from 20–25 June 2027.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Who Can Participate

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

Visa & Invitations

An invitation letter suitable for visa purposes is provided.

Performance and stage requirements

Each group should prepare a performance of approximately 10 minutes. Duration may be adjusted depending on the number of participating groups.
Music may be performed live or played from electronic support.
The festival stage is outdoors. Performances may be cancelled in stormy or rainy weather for safety reasons.
The organizer may change the exact performance date according to the tourism centre program.

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 festival or upon arrival, according to the signed agreement.
Payments are made by bank transfer.
Payments to the main organizer are due only after the Participation Agreement / Contract is signed.
Payments are non-refundable if the group cancels.
In case of force majeure, payments may be transferred as credit to a future edition.
Fees may be subject to slight changes due to weather, local regulations or other external factors.

Festival programme

Day 1
Sunday 20 June
Arrival in Rimini
- 12:00–21:00
  Arrival of participating groups at the hotels, accommodation and information meeting with the organizers.
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  Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
Monday 21 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, or the optional excursion.
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  Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3
Tuesday 22 June
Festival Evening
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  Breakfast and free time.
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  Lunch may be provided instead of dinner, depending on the agreement with the organizer.
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  Evening: main Festival Show with all participating groups, followed by the closing ceremony and possible gift exchange.
Day 4
Wednesday 23 June
Mirabilandia or Beach Time
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  Breakfast at the hotel.
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  Free time and beach activities, or an optional visit to Mirabilandia amusement park.
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  Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
Thursday 24 June
Italia in Miniatura / Fiabilandia
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  Breakfast at the hotel.
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  Free time and beach activities, or an optional visit to Italia in Miniatura or Fiabilandia.
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  Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6
Friday 25 June
Departure
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  Breakfast at the hotel.
- 11:00
  Check-out and departure of participating groups; hotel rooms must be vacated by 11:00.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

The optional half-day excursion to San Marino may include visits to the Garibaldi Monument, Porta San Francesco and Piazza della Libertà.

Additional optional excursions to Venice and Bologna may also be available.

Groups can receive assistance from the organizer or hotel with discounted attraction tickets, transport information and other practical arrangements. Hotel discounts for beach seats and umbrellas may also be available.