XI International Çanakkale Children & Youth Folk Dance and Music festival

20 -

24 April, 2026

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Canakkale, TURKEY

All Performing Arts

from 100 €

5 days

Director:

T.K. & WOFA

Deadline:

20 March 2026

Participation Information

We are pleased to invite folk ensembles, choral groups, orchestras, brass bands, modern dance groups, and majorette teams (children and youth) to participate in the XI International Çanakkale Children & Youth Folk Dance and Music festival taking place from 20 – 24 April 2026 in Çanakkale, Turkey.

The festival aims to celebrate cultural traditions from around the world and provide an opportunity for participants to form international friendships through the presentation of dance and music. The festival welcomes all folk and choir ensembles, orchestras, and majorette teams, regardless of gender or age. Groups will have the chance to perform in public spaces, bringing music and dance closer to the people.

To express your interest, please submit the completed Application Form, along with a brief CV and a minimum of three photos of your group. By submitting the application, you agree to the festival’s terms and regulations. All participant information (names, surnames, gender, dates of birth, and passport numbers) must be provided by April 10, 2025.

Accommodation Information

Accommodation will be provided at Kumru Hotels in Çanakkale, Turkey, with 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner). The details are as follows:

Participation Fee:

  • 100 Euro per person for 3 HB (3 nights, 2 meals per day)
  • 130 Euro per person for 4 HB (4 nights, 2 meals per day)

The accommodation includes:

  • 2* or 3* hotel rooms (triple and quadruple rooms, with an additional fee for double or single rooms)
  • 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner)
  • Souvenir and gift for each group
  • Certificate of attendance

Additional Costs:

  • 7€ per person per day for a double room
  • 15€ per person per day for a single room
  • Additional days at 35 euros per person per day
  • For groups of 25 people, one leader is entitled to complimentary participation (24 paying + 1 free).

Payment Information

Groups wishing to participate must pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which will be deducted from the final payment. A 20% fee for accommodation booking must also be sent to the organizer. The remainder of the payment will be due before the beginning of the festival or upon arrival, based on an agreement with the organizers.

  • The participation fee does not cover:
  • Transportation (arrival and departure)
  • Optional tour programs
  • Insurance
  • Any other expenses not explicitly stated in the “Participation Fee Covers” section.

Program Information

The festival program is as follows:

Day 1

  • 14:00: Arrival in Çanakkale, hotel accommodation, and free time
  • 18:30 – 19:30: Dinner at the hotel
  • 20:30: Meeting with festival director and choreographer

Day 2

  • 07:00 – 10:00: Breakfast
  • 10:00 – 14:00: Optional visit to Çanakkale city, Cordon, and ancient Bazaar or free time
  • 16:00: Open-air performance
  • 19:00 – 20:00: Dinner at the hotel

Day 3

  • 07:00 – 10:00: Breakfast
  • 09:00 – 15:00: Free time
  • 16:00 – 19:00: Festival Party
  • 19:00 – 20:00: Dinner at the hotel

Day 4

  • 07:00 – 09:00: Breakfast
  • 10:00 – 12:00: Open-air performance
  • 16:00 – 18:00: Gala performance
  • 19:30 – 20:30: Dinner at the hotel

Day 5

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

*Please note that the festival organizers reserve the right to change the festival schedule at their discretion.*

Excursions Information

During their free time, participants can explore the city of Çanakkale, including:
– The city center, Cordon, and ancient Bazaar
– Historical sites such as Alexandria Troas, Assos, Gallipoli Peninsula, the ancient city of Troy, the Apollo Smintheus Sanctuary, and more.
– Optional tours available at additional cost.

Groups will have free time on 21st and 22nd April to explore Çanakkale and its surroundings, as well as a festival party on 22nd April and a Gala performance on 23rd April. Detailed excursion and tour options will be available closer to the festival dates.

Application Form



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