from 216 €
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the XI International Cappadocia Festival, taking place from 11–15 July 2026 in the enchanting region of Cappadocia, Turkey.
Known worldwide for its fairy chimneys, volcanic landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, Cappadocia offers a truly unique setting for international artistic exchange and unforgettable performances.
Folk ensembles
Choral groups
Ballroom dance teams
Modern dance groups
Art schools
Orchestras
Music theatres
Majorette teams
Children and youth groups
No limit on the number of participants per group
Performances may be with live music or USB recordings
Choirs: up to 20 minutes performance time
Other groups: 3–10 minutes performance time
All groups must bring their national flag
Performances take place on 10 × 12 m concrete open-air stages
Festival language: English
Each group will have a personal guide
Groups must submit 5 photos and 1 performance video before arrival
Participants will be accommodated in 4★ hotels in Cappadocia on a half-board basis (breakfast & dinner).
216 EUR per person – Triple room
232 EUR per person – Double room
380 EUR per person – Single room
Free policy:
For every 26 participants – 1 person free (25 paying + 1 free)
For every 25 dancers, 1 group leader participates free of charge
Welcome cocktail for group leaders
Certificates and souvenirs
Drinks during performances
Complimentary bus parking
Festival advertising
First aid and medical services available
Health insurance
Personal liability insurance
(Responsibility of participants)
10:00–12:00 – Welcome
13:30–15:30 – Pottery workshop at Avanos Çömlek Evi
16:00–16:30 – Visit to Göreme Municipality Mayor
17:00–18:00 – Dance & music rehearsals
18:00–19:00 – Dinner
19:15–19:45 – Parade in traditional costumes
20:00–21:30 – Evening performance (8 minutes per group)
21:30–22:00 – Free time in Göreme
22:00 – Return to hotel
08:00–09:00 – Breakfast
09:00–10:00 – Free time
11:00–13:30 – Tours of Zelve & Paşabağ
14:00–16:00 – Tours of Çavuşin & Avanos
16:00–17:30 – Free time
18:30–19:00 – Dinner
20:00–21:30 – Evening performance (8 minutes per group)
21:30–22:00 – Free time
22:30 – Return to hotel
08:00–09:00 – Breakfast
10:00–13:00 – Free time at Forum Shopping Center
14:00–18:00 – Tour of Uçhisar Castle & panoramic Cappadocia views
18:30–19:00 – Dinner
20:00–21:30 – Evening performance (8 minutes per group)
21:30–22:00 – Free time
22:30 – Return to hotel
08:00–09:00 – Breakfast
09:00–12:00 – Tour of Ürgüp (Üç Güzeller & Turasan Wine Factory)
12:30–17:00 – Free time
18:30–19:00 – Dinner
20:00–21:30 – Evening performance (8 minutes per group)
21:30–22:00 – Free time
22:30 – Return to hotel
08:00–09:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Group departure
Participants will explore Cappadocia’s most iconic cultural and historical attractions:
Day 1: Pottery workshop at Avanos Çömlek Evi; visit to Göreme Mayor
Day 2: Zelve, Paşabağ, Çavuşin, and Avanos
Day 3: Forum Shopping Center; Uçhisar Castle panoramic tour
Day 4: Ürgüp tour including Üç Güzeller & Turasan Wine Factory
Hot-air balloon rides
Guided tours of fairy chimneys
Underground cities of Cappadocia
from 196 €
from 196 €
