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XXIII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “ISTRA SUMMER FEST” 2027

Date:
2–6 Jul 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Pula, Croatia
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
S.S. & WOFA
Application deadline:
15 Nov 2026
Status:
Last 2 days
Price:€179Application Form

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

About the festival

XXIII International Music & Folk-Dance Festival “ISTRA SUMMER FEST” will take place from 2 to 6 July 2027in Pula, Croatia, with the wider programme connected to Pula, Rovinj and Rijeka.

The festival is open to folk ensembles, choral groups, brass bands, orchestras, modern dance groups and majorette teams, including children, youth and adult participants. Its aim is to present the cultural traditions of different countries and create opportunities for friendship and cultural exchange through music and dance.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

PARTICIPATION

  • Folklore groups, vocal groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, art schools, choirs and music bands may participate

  • Performance duration: 12–15 minutes

  • USB or live orchestra allowed

  • Each group should bring its national flag

  • Maximum 60 persons per group

  • Maximum 3 groups per country

  • Groups should send a short CV and photos

  • Groups must organize their own arrival and departure transport

  • For groups arriving by plane, transfers can be arranged at additional cost

Accommodation & prices

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Dinner is served as an open buffet and includes non-alcoholic drinks and local beer. One complimentary group leader is provided for every 25 persons.

Booking and payment terms

Participation is open to folklore groups, vocal groups, orchestras, majorette teams, modern dance groups, art schools, choirs and music bands.

Groups should prepare a 12–15 minute programme.

Each group may include up to 60 persons, including musicians, dancers, leaders and family members.

A maximum of 3 groups per country may participate.

Groups should provide a short CV and photos.

Each group must organize its own arrival and departure transportation.

A 10% guarantee fee is paid in advance and deducted from the final payment.

Personal and health insurance responsibilities remain with the participating group.

Festival programme

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL

14:00 – Arrival, hotel accommodation and free time / beach time.

18:00–20:00 – Dinner.

21:00 – Free time.

DAY 2

07:00–10:00 – Breakfast.

10:00–15:00 – Beach time or optional excursions.

18:30–20:00 – Dinner.

21:00 – Meeting with festival representative.

DAY 3

07:00–10:00 – Breakfast.

10:00–18:00 – Beach time or excursions.

18:00–20:00 – Dinner.

21:00 – Festival Evening.

DAY 4

07:00–10:00 – Breakfast.

10:00–18:00 – Beach time or excursions.

18:00–20:00 – Dinner.

21:00 – Disco Party at the hotel.

DAY 5

07:00–10:00 – Breakfast.

12:00 – Departure.

For groups staying additional days, the programme continues with beach time, excursions and dinner before departure the following day.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

  • Pula City Sightseeing – OPTIONAL

  • Rovinj City Sightseeing – OPTIONAL

  • Boat Trip with Lunch – OPTIONAL

All excursions are available for an additional fee.
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

For groups arriving by plane:

The festival team can arrange airport transfers from Zagreb Airport or Rijeka Airport, local transportation during the festival and return transfer to the airport. Transportation costs are paid by the participating group and are confirmed separately according to group size.

INCLUDED BY ORGANIZERS

  • 1 free place per 25 dancers

  • Certificate of attendance

  • Souvenir and gift for each group

  • Drinks during the performance

  • Free hotel parking

  • Access to outdoor swimming pool and beach

  • Festival advertising and promotion

  • Photo and video links after the festival

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Apply for this festival

XXIII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “ISTRA SUMMER FEST” 2027

2–6 Jul 2027 · Pula, Croatia · Apply by 15 Nov 2026

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From €179 / person

2–6 Jul 2027

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