International Festival of Dance and Songs

International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Dancing in Prague”

Prague, Czech R.

25 July - 28 July

International Festival of Dance and Songs

International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Dancing in Prague”

Prague, Czech R.

25 July - 28 July

Overview

Prague- "the Mother of Cities", "the City of Hundred Spires", "the Golden City"

Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe in terms of its setting on both banks of the Vltava River, its townscape of burger houses and palaces punctuated by towers, and its individual buildings. The Historic Centre represents a supreme manifestation of Medieval urbanism (the New Town of Emperor Charles IV built as the New Jerusalem). The Prague architectural works of the Gothic Period (14-th and 15-th centuries), of the High Baroque of the 1-st half of the 18-th century and of the rising modernism after the year 1900, influenced the development of Central Europe, perhaps even all European architecture. Prague represents one of the most prominent world centres of creative life in the field of urbanism and architecture across generations, human mentality and beliefs

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)

Accommodation

Participation Fee:

159 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day- Half Board).

It covers hotel accommodation in 3* hotel Olympic Tristar in Prague with Half board service.

175 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day- Half Board).

It covers hotel accommodation in 4* hotel Olympic Congress or Hotel Olasanka in Prague with Half board service.

Addition day can be booked for 50 or 58 euro/person/day depending on hotel category
Groups of 25 persons: One group leader free of charge!
Additional payment +2.2euro or 50 CZK city tax per person per day.

Participation Fee Includes:

Participation in the festival concerts,
Accommodation in 3* or 4* Hotel in Prague (3 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 7€/person/day, supplement for single room is 70% of the price),
Half-board hotel accommodation
Souvenir and gift for each group
Certificate for attendance

Participation Fee does not include:

Transport
Optional Programs and tour guide services
Insurance and city tax *(city tax is 2.5euro per person per day)
What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”

Festival Organizers keep the right to change the program!

Groups arriving by plane will be transported from the hotels with organized buses and will be accompanied to their departure in the same conditions. The transfer from the airport to the hotel and back is paid additionally.

By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions. All detailed information will be supply after your confirmation for participations.

Invitation letter will be provided if needed.

Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

Next payment of 20% for booking of accommodation needs to be sent to the organizer.

Rest of the sum will be paid before the beginning of the festival or upon arrival regarding the permission and agreement with organizers.

Dates

25/07/2026 - 28/07/2026

Pricing

25/07 - 28/07

4 days (3 nights) = 159 € per person

Itinerary

General rules for participation:

In the festival can participate folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world.
Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands.
Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation. The application is guaranteed by the advance payment amounting to 30% of the overall cost. This amount will not be refunded in the event of renunciation of participation.
The number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with USB or orchestra. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city.
To send us short CV and 2 – 3 photos of the group by e-mail.
Until 1^st of July 2026 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
To take a flag of the country.
Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival, departure and transfers for the festival activities.

DRAFT Festival Program:

25 July 2026

16.00 Arriving in Prague, hotel accommodation after the meeting with the festival representatives and free time
19.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
21.00 Meeting with the leaders of the groups

26 July 2026

07.00 – 09.00 Breakfast
09.00 – 12.00 Facultative tour of Prague with attendance of professional local guides: (2 parts with relax on boat) walk through main avenue Wenceslas square (Vaclavske namesti) National museum, then Old town square. Departure to a famous Prague Jewish ghetto and visit to famous Synagogue with walk through most expensive street in Prague – Pariska street. Then departure to Vltava and tour of Carl’s bridge. Arriving to docks… Prague Castle, Mala Strana, Kampa….
15.00 Ensemble parade and Official festival event
20.00 – 21.30 Diner in hotel

27 July 2026

07.00 – 09.00 Breakfast
09.00 – 17.00 Visiting Karlovy Vary or free shopping time…

Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) is a spa town in the west Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Its numerous thermal springs have made it a popular resort since the 19th century. The riverside spa district is home to several colonnades with columned walkways. The modern Hot Spring Colonnade houses the Pramen Vřídlo geyser, which spouts up to 12 meters high.

19.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
21.00 – 22.00 Facultative boat tour on the river Vltava for 1-2 hour

28 July 2026

07.00 – 09.00 Breakfast
10.00 Departure

Additional Day: 28 July 2026

07.00 – 09.00 Breakfast
10.00 – 17.00 Visiting Cesky Krumlov, a city that is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and gives a feel like you are in a fairy tale. Cesky Krumlov Castle, Church of St. Vitus, Fine Frescoes and the Egon Schiele Art Centrum, Minorite Monastery, Wax Museum etc. will be visited during the day tour.
19.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel

Things to do

Explore Prague like never before!

1. Sightseeing of PRAGUE – the magnificent town in Eastern Europe get to know it in person. The Old Town Hall with the famous Prague Astronomical Clock, the Gothic Charles Bridge, and Church of St. Nicholas in the Lesser Town, the most beautiful Baroque church in Prague.

2. BOAT TOUR ON VLTAVA - If this is your first time in Prague and you want to see all the famous places in comfort, let us invite you to our one-hour Prague cruise tour. Cruise by boat on the Vltava is the ideal way of getting to know Prague from an entirely new angle.

3. STAROPRAMEN EXPERIENCE – Go on a journey through time, learning how Staropramen was born and how it was always connected to the city of Prague. Prague is a crucial ingredient of Staropramen, so when you step into the Staropramen Visitor Center you step into the spirit of Prague as well. You will touch, see and listen while the Brew Master reveals all the secrets behind the brewing of Prague's #1 beer in the world.

4. PRAGUE ZOO - Thanks to its unique position, Prague Zoo is considered one of the most beautiful zoos in the world. The rugged terrain offers over 10 km of walking trails through such exotic exhibitions as the Africa House, the Indonesian jungle, or the Valley of the Elephants. This beautiful slice of nature is a popular destination for families with children who can pet and feed animals at the Children's Zoo.

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