XXI International music & dance festival “OLIMPIC PARADISE”

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23 August, 2026

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Paralia-Katerini, GREECE

All Performing Arts

from 154 €

5 days

Director:

S.S. & WOFA

Deadline:

1 April 2026

Participation Information

With pleasure we INVITE (folk ensembles,choral groups, majorette teams, brass bands….) (children, youth and adult groups) to participate on XXI International music & dance festival “OLIMPIC PARADISE” 19-23  august , Paralia – Olimpic,Katerini 2026

  The intention of our invitation  and the Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music.The idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares. The festival is open for folk and choir ensembles, as well as orchestras and majorettes regardless of the members gender and age.

 

General rules :

  • is a non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances and music performed by groups.
  • On the festival may participate children and youth folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists, as well as groups and performers from other art styles.
  • The number of participants are limited (only 3  groups from each country),
  • Each group should consist of most 50 members including dancers, managers and musicians,
  • Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 folk dances, total program of 15  minutes each with orchestra or USB.
  • For choral groups should prepare free program about 15 minutes
  • The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city and  excursions.
  • To send us short CV and photos of the group,
  • To take a flag of the country,
  • Groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure,

Accommodation Info

It covers accommodation in Hotels & Apartments with 2 meals per day in full capasity  and  multiple rooms  with own toilet) located in Paralia or Olimpic beach  on the beach like Rainbow Resort, Passion, Katerina, Xenia Zeus, Ifigenia, Despina, London, Phenix….in full capacity of the seats..for drivers and leaders will be two double rooms.

Participation fee is:

  • 154 euro for 3 HB per person  (4 days/ 3 nights with 2 meals per day).
  • 179 euro for 4 HB per person  (5 days/ 4 nights with 2 meals per day).
  • 219 euro for 5 HB per person  (6 days/ 5 nights with 2 meals per day).
  • All double and single rooms are available upon request. Multiple-bed accommodations are assigned based on availability.
  • additional double rooms available at 12 EUR per person/day
  • additional single rooms available at 35 EUR per person/day

Festival organizers provide:

  • for 24 participants – one gratis
  • souvenir and gift for each group
  • certificate for attendance
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Free parking
  • advertising of the festival (press release, social media promotion, posters and flayers).

Insurance:
Personal responsibility and health insurance are within the other obligations of the groups. First Aid and Medical Hospital will be available, medical services must be covered by the group.

  • Extended stay: On your request,  You can continue your stay in  hotel and price is 45 euro per person/per day HB). 
  • Tourist tax is 2 EUR per person/day, payable separately.
  • Air Condition is payed 5-7 Euro per day

After Groups arrived in Hotel will be given detailed program of the festival and each group will have guide during festival.

Transportation: The festival will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from Thessaloniki  airport, during the festival days and back to the same  airport. (payed additional)

Program Information

Day 1:

  • 13:00 Arrival in Paralia, hotel accommodation, and free beach time.
  • 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner at the hotel.
  • 21:00 Welcome reception with group leaders

Day 2:

  • 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast.
  • 11:00 – 16:00 Boat excursion in Thermaikos Gulf.
  • 17:30 – 18:30 Dinner at the hotel.
  • 21:00 – Free time

Day 3:

  • 07:00 – 08:30 Breakfast.
  • 11:00 – 16:00 Optional boat excursion or visits to Meteora or Thessaloniki.
  • 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner at the hotel.
  • 21:00 – 23:00 – Aloha Beach Party (21 July)

Day 4:

  • 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast.
  • 11:00 – 17:00 Beach time or visit Meteora.
  • 19:00 – Festival at the main square (22 July)

Day 5:

  • 09:00 – 11:00 Breakfast.
  • 11:30 Departure of participants.
Important details:
  • Festival Organizers provide a stage for the performance
  • Location where the Festival take place: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1e4f43CXsWFTzPVG7
  • The Official Festival Program will be provided 1 month before arrival date

Excursions Information:

METEORA:

  • Witness a breathtaking complex of monasteries perched atop giant sandstone pillars, a UNESCO World Heritage site of unique beauty and religious significance.

THESSALONIKI:

  • Explore the historic gate of Southeast Europe independently, encountering its famous landmarks like the Rotunda, the Arch of Galerius (Kamara), and the iconic White Tower.

MOUNT OLYMPUS:

  • Discover Greece’s highest mountain, a place of myth and exceptional biodiversity, visiting monasteries and walking through the nation’s first National Park.

POZAR – EDESSA WATERFALLS:

  • Relax in natural thermal pools amidst a verdant gorge and experience the stunning beauty of the Edessa waterfalls.

PIRATE CRUISE:

  • Enjoy a memorable day cruise on the Aegean Sea, visiting beautiful beaches and taking in the scenic views of the Pieria coastline.

SKIATHOS ISLAND:

  • Visit the picturesque island of Skiathos, strolling through its charming old port town and seeing one of Greece’s finest awarded beaches, Koukounaries.

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