International Festival of Dance and Songs
The Catalonia Easter Choir Festival
Costa Brava, Spain
25 April - 27 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
The Catalonia Easter Choir Festival
Costa Brava, Spain
25 April - 27 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
The Catalonia Easter Choir Festival
Costa Brava, Spain
25 April - 27 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
The Catalonia Easter Choir Festival
Costa Brava, Spain
25 April - 27 April
International Festival of Dance and Songs
The Catalonia Easter Choir Festival
Costa Brava, Spain
25 April - 27 April
Overview
Malgrat de Mar enjoys mild weather almost all year round. More than 4.5 km of golden beaches are waiting for you!
During your stay in the wonderful Costa Brava, you will also have the opportunity to experience another type of culture. You will enjoy a friendly relaxing environment full of charm and history.
Accommodation
FESTIVAL PACKAGE PRICES – 3 nights in a 4 Star Hotel (including transfers for the performances)
- In twin room per person €240
- In triple room per person (3 adults) €235
- In quadruple room per person (4 adults) €230
- In triple room per person (2 adults and a child - 4 to 11 years old) €225
- In quadruple room per person (2 adults and 2 children -4 to 11 years old) €215
- Single room supplement per night €20
For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a €5 supplement per person per night.
The above prices are a unique opportunity since these include:
• Accommodation in a 4 star Hotel in a highly touristic zone for 3 nights on half board basis (breakfast, and lunch), with water and wine included during meals.
• Festival registration
• City Tax
• Personal co-ordinators to assist you
• Transfers for the performances (where needed)
• 1 free of charge package with every 25 paying guests (in twin room)
4**** Hotels affiliated
Hotel Europa Splash
Hotel Sorra Daurada Splash
Hotel Tropic Park (Drinks excluded during meals)
Hotel Amaraigua
N.B.
* If due to flight itineraries, or else if you prefer so, you will have to spend
extra nights, arrangements can be done.
* If the group arrives by air/sea, it is possible to arrange special rates for
the transfer from Barcelona or Girona airport to the Hotel and back.
* The Group will be accommodated in one of the mentioned affiliated hotels, subject to avalaibility.
* Each group is responsible for airfare/transportation to Spain.
* Participating groups should take this Festival accommodation package.
* When confirming its participation, a group has to pay a deposit, of approximately 30% of the full cost. The deposit is not refundable.
* Extra nights can be arranged for €47 per person per night on Full Board basis.
Registration Deadline Date: 9th March 2025
Dates
- 25/04/2025 - 27/04/2025
Pricing
25/04 - 27/04
- 4 days (3 nights) = 215 € per person
Itinerary
The Festival will be spread over 3 days, between the 25th and the 27th April, 2025. The Festival is not competitive, and is open for mixed choirs, male choirs, women choirs, youth or kid choirs, sacred music choirs, gospel choirs, folk music choirs, etc.
Each choir can perform in its own style, but must keep in mind that this Festival is being held in Catholic Churches and so song list must include sacred songs, with an Easter theme if possible and maybe even gospel songs. Other songs maybe freely chosen also. Each choir can
perform "a cappella", or can be accompanied by piano organ or other musical instruments.
The Organisation will arrange for the use of the respective churches piano organs. If the piano organ of a particular church could not be used, it will be replaced by an electric piano/keyboard. Any other instruments must be brought over by the respective choir.
DRAFT FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Friday 25th April
- Arrival groups in the morning, (groups must arrive before 13:00 hrs) and transfer to the Hotels in Costa Brava Maresme, either by their own transport directly to the Hotel, or else by air to the Barcelona or Girona Airports and then with arranged airport transfers by the Organisation.
- Buffet lunch at the Hotel
- In the evening, the first Festival Night in one of the local baroque churches.
Saturday 26th April
- Buffet breakfast at the Hotel and free time for leisure
For those interested there will be optional cultural excursions to places like Barcelona, Girona, Tossa de Mar, etc.
- Buffet lunch at the Hotel.
- In the evening, the Second Festival Night, in another church of this region.
Sunday 27th April
- Buffet breakfast
- For those interested, they can join one of the optional excursions to splendid villages and cities of the Catalonia region.
- Buffet lunch at the Hotel.
- In the evening, the Final Night of the Catalonia International Easter Choir Festival 2025. During this final night, Local Authorities and the Organisation Committee will present participation certificates to all choirs participating.
Monday 28th April
- Departures of all international Choirs.
N.B.
• Groups can arrive or depart from Costa Brava, a day before or after the scheduled programme, due to flight itineraries.
Arrangements will be made according to the groups necessities.
• Each group is responsible for airfare/transportation to Costa Brava - Spain.
• The above is only a draft programme and may be amended as necessary by the Organisation.
• The final Programme including concert venues, details and time of performances, will be defined after the Organisation has the full confirmation of all choirs participating, including the Spanish ones.
Registration Deadline - 9th March, 2025
Things to do
Explore Spain like never before!
1. Barcelona Panoramika
All day trip to Barcelona to visit Colombo Monument, Montjuic Hill - PanoramicView, Olympic Stadium, Magic Fountains,Plaza Espanya, Gran Via, Paseo de Gracia, Casa Batllo – Gaudi, Casa Pedrera – Gaudi, Sagrada Familia – Gaudi and free time at Plaza Cataluña
2. Barcelona Aquarium
The largest Mediterranean-themed aquarium in the world. Embark on an aquatic journey through the tropical oceans, coral reefs, and marine communities of the Mediterranean. With 35 aquariums and 11,000 animals from 450 species, it's full of sea life to get to know.
3. Camp Nou
Must see places in Barcelona: the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and FC Barcelona Stadium.
4. Flamenco Show
Experience the passion and music of traditional Spanish Flamenco music and dance. The performance is a fascinating journey through Spanish folklore, music, and dance, from the classics to the purest flamenco. Two hours show program and drink sangria, champagne, or fruit juice.
5. Marienland
Have an unforgettable experience! Enjoy half a day at the wonderful world of Aspro’s parks. Swim, cool off, play with the water and then… relax, rest, and sunbathe in the quiet areas on the lawn around the pool, where you can feel nature all around you.
6. Montserrat
Place where spirituality, nature, and history come together. The mountain and Benedictine Monastery of Montserrat, founded in the 11th century, are located in a natural park 60 km west of Barcelona.
It is well known as the site of the Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat, which hosts the Virgin of Montserrat sanctuary. The mountain is composed of a strikingly pink conglomerate, a form of sedimentary rock. Montserrat is Spain's first National Park.
Trip Planner
It will be our pleasure to make your trip an unforgettable experience!
We can provide the following services for your group:
- accommodation during the trip (in case you need a sleepover on your way to the chosen destination)
- accommodation during the festival event you attend
- travel and transportation tips and assistance
- purchasing airplane and bus tickets
- organizing transportation for a group or individuals
- assist and advise in the procedure of issuing visas (if needed)
