International Cappadocia Dance, Music and Folkdance Festival

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17 July, 2026

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Cappadocia, TURKEY

All Performing Arts

from 105 €

5 days

Director:

T.K. & WOFA

Deadline:

24 May 2026

Participation Info

With pleasure we INVITE (Children – Youth – Adult – Veteran) to participate in the “International Cappadocia Dance, Music and Folkdance Festival” 13 – 17 July 2026, Nevşehir, Turkiye.

The intention of our invitation and the Festival 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 through 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 member’s gender and age.

Festival Welcomes:

  • Folk Dance

  • Modern Dance

  • Music (Ethnic, Choir, Folk)

  • Traditional Children Street Games

  • Rhythmic Gymnastics

  • Dance Theatre

General Rules:

  • Ensembles must prepare a minimum of two dances, each lasting 6-12 minutes (USB or live orchestra).

  • Bring national flag and a few gifts for municipal visits.

  • Send brief CV and minimum three photos of the group via email.

  • By July 05, 2026, provide a list of participants (names, surnames, genders, dates of birth, passport numbers).

  • Groups arrange own transport for arrival and departure.

  • Any group must submit an Application form. Submission implies agreement with the terms.

Accommodation in Nevşehir, Turkiye:

  • Student Dorm: Leaders and drivers in 2 double rooms, others in triple and quadruple rooms, each room with own bathroom.

  • Basic Hotels: Leaders and drivers in 2 double rooms, others in triple and quadruple rooms.

Participation Fee:

Student Dorm:

  • 105 EUR – 3 nights with half board (2 meals per day)

  • 135 EUR – 4 nights with half board (2 meals per day)

Basic Hotels:

  • 150 EUR – 3 nights with half board (2 meals per day)

  • 190 EUR – 4 nights with half board (2 meals per day)

Additional Costs:

  • Double room surcharge: 7 EUR/person/day.

  • Single room surcharge: 30 EUR/person/day.

  • Additional day: 40-50 EUR/person/day.

Included by Organizers:

  • One free participation per 25 persons (25 paying + 1 free).

  • Participation in festival concerts.

  • Professional sound, stage, and light equipment.

  • Accommodation in 3-4 bedded rooms.

  • Half-board hotel accommodation.

  • Souvenir and gift for each group.

  • Certificate of attendance.

Not Included:

  • Transportation (arrival and departure).

  • Optional tour programs.

  • Insurance.

  • Anything not explicitly stated in “Participation fee includes”.

Payment Terms:

  • Approved groups pay 10% guarantee fee (deducted from final payment).

  • Next payment: 1,000 EUR for booking accommodation.

  • Remaining sum paid before or upon arrival (with organizer’s agreement).

Program Info

Day 1 (13 July 2026):

  • 14:00 – Arrival in Nevşehir, hotel accommodation, meeting with festival representatives, free time

  • 18:30 – 19:30 – Dinner in hotel

  • 20:30 – Meeting (with director and choreographer)

Day 2 (14 July 2026):

  • 07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast

  • 10:00 – 14:00 – Visiting Nevşehir city, Cordon of the city and ancient Bazaar (optional) or free time

  • 16:00 – Open air performance

  • 19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner in hotel

Day 3 (15 July 2026):

  • 07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast

  • 09:00 – 15:00 – Free time

  • 16:00 – 19:00 – Festival party

  • 19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner in hotel

Day 4 (16 July 2026):

  • 07:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast

  • 10:00 – 12:00 – Open air performance

  • 16:00 – 18:00 – Gala performance

  • 19:30 – 20:30 – Dinner in hotel

Day 5 (17 July 2026):

  • 07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast

  • 12:00 – Departure

Note: Festival organizers keep the right to change the festival schedule.

Excursion Info

Optional Excursions (extra paid):

  • Visiting Nevşehir city

  • Cordon of the city

  • Ancient Bazaar

Note: Participation fee does not include optional tour programs. Details and prices available upon request.

Application Form



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