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XXIII INTERNATIONAL SPRING FESTIVAL “GARDA’S LAKE” 2027

Date:
9–12 Apr 2027 · 4 days / 3 nights
Location:
Desenzano del Garda, Italy
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
S.R. & WOFA
Application deadline:
10 Jan 2027
Status:
Applications open
Price:€199Application Form

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

About the festival

The XXIII International Spring Festival “GARDA’S LAKE” takes place in Desenzano del Garda, on Lake Garda (Lago di Garda), Italy, from 9–12 April 2027.

Bringing together participants from different countries and artistic backgrounds, the festival offers cultural exchange, stage performances and an artistic experience in a non-political, inclusive environment. Its aim is to promote friendship and mutual respect through music, dance and performance.

Performances may be promoted through Italian national and regional television, radio, newspapers and magazines.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Groups of all ages and artistic genres are welcome, including:

  • Folk dance and song groups
  • Choirs
  • Instrumental ensembles
  • Orchestras
  • Marching bands
  • Majorette teams
  • Modern dance groups
  • Hip-hop groups
  • Fashion theatres
  • Oriental dance performers

Groups are encouraged to bring:

  • A national flag
  • A group name panel
  • A small gift for exchange with other participants

Registration

  • Complete the application form and submit a short biography and color photos during registration.
  • Submit the final participant list, including names, dates of birth and passport details, by 25 March 2027.

Recognition

All participating groups receive a diploma and a plaque. Thank-you letters for team leaders and sponsors are available upon request.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Each group should prepare a performance program of up to 10 minutes per concert.
  • Both live and recorded music are allowed.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

Booking conditions

Prices are per person and depend on the selected hotel standard.

Free Places for Standard Groups

  • For groups with 40+ participants, participants 41, 42 and 43 are free.

Booking & Payment

  • A 30% advance deposit of the total amount is required to confirm participation.
  • The source separately states that a 10% guarantee fee is payable in advance and deducted from the final payment. Both requirements are retained separately; their relationship is not clarified.

Cancellation

  • Up to 60 days before arrival: no penalty.
  • From 59 to 15 days before arrival: the deposit is withheld, plus an additional penalty of 50% of the total booking cost.
  • In case of force majeure, the deposit can be transferred to a future Sopravista festival within 3 years.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Saturday 10 April

    Arrival & Technical Conference

    • —

      Arrival.

    • 14:00

      Hotel check-in.

    • 18:00

      Technical conference with group directors.

    • 19:30

      Dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Sunday 11 April

    Excursions & Opening Concert

    • —

      Breakfast.

    • —

      Free time for excursions.

    • —

      Dinner.

    • 20:30

      Opening concert.

  3. Day 3

    Monday 12 April

    Parade & Gala Concert

    • —

      Breakfast.

    • —

      Free time for excursions.

    • 16:00

      Parade of all participating groups.

    • 17:00

      Gala concert for festival participants.

    • —

      Awards.

    • —

      Dinner.

  4. Day 4

    Tuesday 13 April

    Departure

    • —

      Breakfast.

    • —

      Departure.

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XXIII INTERNATIONAL SPRING FESTIVAL “GARDA’S LAKE” 2027

9–12 Apr 2027 · Desenzano del Garda, Italy · Apply by 10 Jan 2027

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From €199 / person

9–12 Apr 2027

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