XXIII International Music & Folk – Dance Festival “ISTRA MUSIC FEST”

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12 July, 2026

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Pula, Croatia

All Performing Arts

from 169 €

5 days

Director:

S.S. & WOFA

Deadline:

20 April 2026

Participation Information

We are delighted to invite Folk Ensembles, Choral Groups, Brass Bands, Orchestras, Modern Dance Groups, and Majorette Teams (children, youth, and adult groups) to participate in the XXIII International Music & Folk-Dance Festival “ISTRA MUSIC FEST”, from July 8–12, 2026, in Pula-Rovinj-Rijeka, Croatia.

Festival Highlights:
Cultural Presentation: Showcase traditions through music and dance while building friendships.

General Rules:

  • Groups should prepare a program of 12–15 minutes (music on USB or live orchestra).
  • Groups must bring their national flag.
  • Limited participation: Maximum 60 people per group (up to 3 groups per country, including musicians, dancers, leaders, and family members).
  • Provide a brief CV and group photos by email.
  • Groups must arrange their own transportation; transfers for those arriving by plane can be organized by the festival committee (cost details upon request).

 

Accommodation Information:

Participation fee: 

  • 169 Euros – 3 HB ( 3 nights with 2 meals per day)
  • 216 Euros – 4 HB ( 4 nights with 2 meals per day)
  • 263 Euros – 5 HB ( 5 nights with 2 meals per day)

additional stay is 53 Euro per person per night

Double rooms additional 11 euro per person per day
Single room additional 30 euros per person per day

    • Hotel accommodation in 3* Tourist resort Duga Uvala  with 2 meals per day in standard rooms ( hotel has own beach and swimming pools) in triple rooms and quadruple rooms. Hotel Info

Festival organizers provide:

  • for 25 people – one free
  • Certificate for attendance
  • souvenir and gift for each group
  • drinks during the performance
  • Free parking in hotel
  • open and close swimming pools and beach
  • advertising of the festival (press release, social media promotion, posters and layers)

 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.

 Tourist tax and insurance is 1.6 euro per person per day and it is additionally paid.

Transportation: for all of the group who arrive by plane in Trst, we can arrange transport to Pula. (Paid Additionally)

Program Information

Day 1

  • 14:00: Arrival, hotel check-in, and leisure time (beach).
  • 18:00–20:00: Dinner.
  • 21:00: Meeting with festival representatives.

Day 2

  • 07:00–10:00: Breakfast.
  • 10:00–15:00: Free time or excursions.
  • 18:30–20:00: Dinner.
  • 21:00: Festival Evening.

Day 3

  • 07:00–10:00: Breakfast.
  • 10:00–18:00: Free time or excursions.
  • 18:00–20:00: Dinner.
  • 21:00: Workshop (learn dances).

Day 4

  • 07:00–10:00: Breakfast.
  • 10:00–18:00: Free time or excursions.
  • 18:00–20:00: Dinner.
  • 21:00: Disco Party.

Day 5 (Departure Day

  • 07:00–10:00: Breakfast.
  • 12:00: Departure.

Optional Extended Stay Program:
– Additional days include breakfast, leisure time, dinner, and free evenings.

For further details and confirmations, contact us at your earliest convenience.

 

Important details:
  • Due to the exceptional location at the Trf Forum, stage is not allowed
  • 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

Boat Excursions

  1. Fishpicnic Cres Island

    • Departure: Rabac port (45 min drive from Duga Uvala).

    • Duration: Whole day (10 AM–5 PM).

    • Highlights:

      • Large boat (max 160 pax), 2 decks, bar, toilet.

      • Grilled fish lunch (meat/veggie option available), salad, bread, 0.5L wine/beer/juice.

      • Beach time at Dragozetići (Cres), music/animation on return, Cres town sightseeing.

    • Note: Bus transfer to Rabac not included.

  2. Panorama by Boat

    • Departure: Rabac port (45 min drive).

    • Duration: 2 hours.

    • Highlights: Scenic ride along Istrian Riviera & Kvarner Bay, views of Cres/Lošinj islands, hidden bays.

    • Note: Bus transfer to Rabac not included.


Sightseeing Tours

  1. Labin by Night

    • Location: Medieval town of Labin (30 min drive).

    • Highlights: Guided tour of old town, history/architecture stories, olive oil/wine/grappa tasting.

    • Note: Bus transfer not included; minimum 15 participants required.

  2. Pula

    • Location: Pula (30 min drive).

    • Highlights: Guided tour, Arena amphitheater, Roman/Austro-Hungarian monuments, street festivals (subject to availability).

    • Note: Entrance tickets and bus transfer not included; minimum 15 participants required.

  3. Rakalj Village

    • Location: Small Istrian village (15 min drive).

    • Highlights: Spectacular hill viewpoint, local heritage/culture presentation, optional traditional food tasting (extra cost).

    • Note: Bus transfer not included; minimum 15 participants required.

  4. Gems of Istria

    • Locations: Rovinj, Poreč, Motovun, Svetvinčenat, etc.

    • Highlights: Tailored guided tour of coastal/inland villages, museums, churches.

    • Note: Entrance tickets and bus transfer not included; minimum 15 participants required.


National Park & Special Tours

  1. Brijuni Croatian National Park

    • Departure: Fažana (45 min drive + boat transfer included).

    • Highlights: Stunning nature, archaeological sites, open-air zoo.

    • Note: Bus transfer to Fažana not included; discounts for kids/elderly.

  2. Other Options

    • Venice Boat Trip: Full day, higher cost.

    • Plitvice Lakes Trip: Full day, higher cost.

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