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XII International Music, Folklore & Dance Festival “Vienna Christmas Harmony” will take place from 28 November to 1 December 2026 in Vienna, Austria.
The festival is a non-competitive international event welcoming children’s, youth and adult performing groups from different artistic disciplines.
Participants can combine their festival performance with sightseeing, Christmas atmosphere and cultural experiences in Vienna.
The festival welcomes folk ensembles, choral groups, brass bands, orchestras, modern dance groups, majorette teams and other performing styles.
The festival is non-competitive.
General rules:
Maximum 3 groups from each country
Maximum 50 members per group
Programme duration: 10–12 minutes
Performance may be with orchestra or USB
Groups should submit:
Short CV
2–3 group photos
Each group should bring its national flag
Groups are responsible for their own arrival and departure transportation
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Participation is open to folklore ensembles, choral groups, brass bands, orchestras, modern dance groups, majorette teams and other performing groups.
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 10–12 minute programme.
Groups must submit a short CV and 2–3 photos.
Groups are responsible for their own arrival and departure transportation.
Accommodation includes breakfast unless otherwise stated.
Lunch and dinner may be arranged separately upon request.
The official festival programme will be provided approximately one month before arrival.
Sunday 28 November
Arrival
14:00
Arrival in Vienna, hotel accommodation
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Free time for sightseeing
20:00–21:30
Free time
Monday 29 November
08:00–09:00
Breakfast
10:00–14:00
Festival Evening in Ehrbar Saal
15:00
Vienna sightseeing / free time
Tuesday 30 November
08:00–10:00
Breakfast
10:00–17:00
Visiting or shopping (Visiting midewall castle- optional)
21:00
Free time in Vienna (restaurant or club – optional)
Wednesday 1 December
09:00
Breakfast
11:00
Departure of the participants
OPTIONAL VIENNA SIGHTSEEING
Festival organizers offer optional sightseeing tours in Vienna.
Suggested activities include:
Vienna city sightseeing with professional local guides
Christmas markets
Historic city centre
Shopping
Optional visit to a medieval castle
Restaurants and evening leisure in Vienna
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XII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC, FOLKLORE & DANCE FESTIVAL “VIENNA CHRISTMAS HARMONY” 2027
Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2027 · Vienna, Austria · Apply by 1 Dec 2026
From €155 / person
Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2027
