summer folklore dance music festival italy tuscany montecatini sopravista

XIV° International Summer Festival "Meet the tradition"

folklore festival - orchestra festival - vocal festival - majorette festival

16 - 20 July 2026, Tuscany - Montecatini, Italy

The festival is organized by Sopravista Events Agency and the Association “Cultura in Movimento”. The main goal of this international folklore festival is to celebrate and promote the rich culture and traditions of nations worldwide through singing, dancing, music, and traditional costumes. Held in the beautiful Tuscany region, the festival showcases the unique local culture and heritage of the host town and its surroundings. It also fosters cooperation and friendly relations among participating international folklore ensembles, creating a bright atmosphere of cultural exchange and mutual respect.

Conditions of International Folklore festival and Modern Art Festival:

The International Folklore festival and Modern Art Festival is a non - competitive festival.
In the festival can take part folklore dance and song groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups, as well as groups from other art styles - modern, jazz, hip hop, classic ballet ect...
There is no age limit.
Number of participating groups is limited.
Organizers provide invitation letters for sponsor or for obtaining VISA for Italy.
For participation in the festival the group should fill and send to us the application form, artistic profile and some photos of the group.
The ensembles can use live music or music on CD. Each ensemble must present a program not longer than 10 minutes.
All groups are invited to send their music at least 2 weeks before festival!

APPLICATION FOR FESTIVAL HERE

Participation fee: (for participants and accompanying persons)

For groups of more than 11 people

185 Euro - Hotel**
225 Euro - Hotel*** basic
245 Euro - Hotel*** comfort
290 Euro - Hotel****

For individual participants or small groups of up to 10 people

215 Euro - Hotel**
245 Euro - Hotel*** basic
265 Euro - Hotel*** comfort
310 Euro - Hotel*** comfort

The participation fee includes:

4 days/nights accommodation in 3 or 4-bed rooms, private bathroom with a shower and hot water
4 days half board /italian breakfast and dinner/
Support our staff during the festival
Festival participation fee

*Supplement for double room – 7 euro per day per person.

*Supplement for single room – 20 euro per day per person.

* Free parking for bus

*For groups of 25 participants, 26th is serviced free of charge, for the groups with over 40 participants, 41st, 42nd and 43rd are serviced free of charge.

*Upon request organizers can arrange bus transfers from airports to the hotel for additional fee.

APPLICATION FOR FESTIVAL HERE