International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Competition and Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music Stelle di Roma
Rome, Italy
05 March - 07 March
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Competition and Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music Stelle di Roma
Rome, Italy
05 March - 07 March
Overview
The main purpose of the International Competition & Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music ‘’STELLE DI ROMA" is to search for new talented performers, to present their skills and multicultural traditions to the audience and public of Rome, to make new friends with the same interests, to enrich of the multinational culture on the basis of mutual respect for the cultural traditions of all the countries and nations of the world, to popularize the children’s and youth creative work, to improve professional skills and qualifications of teachers and art leaders.
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:
FESTIVAL PRICE: 120 EUR per person including:
- 2 overnights in ROME in hotel cat. 3* on BB
- Accommodation in QDRPL, TRPL and DBL/TWIN for group leaders, drivers and teachers
- Meals: BREAKFAST BOARD (2x buffet breakfast)
- Accommodation in MULTI-BEDDED ROOMS (TRPL or QDRPL). We give 1 DBL/TWIN for group leaders (groups with less than 40 persons) and 2 DBL (groups with more than 40 persons).
- More DBL rooms are possible for Extra SUPPLEMENT / See EXTRA PAYMENTS
OBLIGATORY PARTICIPATION FEE:
- MEMBERS OF ART GROUPS – 15 EURO per participant / main discipline
- SMALL FORMS (up to 10 performers) – 20 EURO per participant / main discipline
- TRIOS and QUARTETS – 35 EURO per participant / main discipline
- SOLOISTS and DUETS – 55 EURO per person / main discipline
- VISUAL ARTS participants – 10 EURO per participant
FOR PARTICIPATION IN ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINES:
- ART GROUPS pay extra 5 EURO per participant / 1 additional discipline
- SOLOISTS and DUETS pay extra 20 EURO per participant / 1 additional discipline
PARTICIPATION FEE INCLUDES:
- OFFICIAL LETTER OF INVITATION and other documents
- PERFORMACE IN COMPETITIVE & FESTIVAL PROGRAM
- DIPLOMAS, PRIZES
- MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
NOT INCLUDED INTO THE FESTIVAL PRICE / EXTRA PAYMENTS:
- CITY TAX in the amount from 6,00 Euro to 8,00 Euro per night depending on the district of hotel’s location is paid separately
- Extra nights in hotel on BB – 55 EUR per person (additional nights could be confirmed only on request and depending on availability of the hotel)
- Extra payment for DBL accommodation: + 24 EUR per person to Festival price
- Extra payment for SNGL accommodation: +80 EUR per person to Festival price
- LUNCHES / DINNERS in ROME: 18-25 EURO per person / 1 lunch or dinner
- TRANSFERS IN ROME: from hotel to Concert Hall and back, from Airport to hotel and back
- TRANSPORTATION SERVICES in ROME
Travel expenses (transportation of participants to / from Rome, travel insurance, entrance visa to Italy for participants from non-Schengen countries), transfers in Rome and Italy, bus parking, lunches and dinners, entrance tickets to sightseeing objects, tickets to public traffic, optional excursions
The organizing Committee could help with making reservations of entrance tickets, transportation services and other services on demand
DISCOUNTS: every 25th person in the group is free of charge (24 paying participants + 1 free)
Dates
- 05/03/2026 - 07/03/2026
Pricing
05/03 - 07/03
- 3 days (2 nights) = 120 € per person
Itinerary
PERFORMANCE TIME LIMITS:
FOLKLORE GROUPS – up to 8 minutes for 1 performance in main competitive discipline DANCE GROUPS – up to 8 minutes / max. 3 dances
VOCAL GROUPS / CHORAL FORMATION / CHOIRS – up to 8 minutes
ORCHESTRAS / MUSIC BANDS – up to 8 minutes
THEATERS – up to 8 minutes for 1 performance in main competitive discipline
FASHION THEATERS & MODELS SCHOOLS – up to 8 minutes
SMALL FORMS (up to 10 performers) – up to 7 minutes
TRIOS & QUARTETS – up to 5 minutes in main competitive discipline
SOLOISTS & DUETS – up to 4 minutes in main competitive discipline
AGE CATEGORIES:
- MINI KIDS – from 6 to 8 years
- CHILDREN – from 9 to 12 years
- JUNIORS 1 – from 13 to 15 years
- JUNIORS 2 – from 16 to 18 years
- ADULTS 1 – from 19 years to 25 years
- ADULTS 2 – from 26 years and older
- SENIORS – from 50 years and older
- MIXED AGE GROUPS
The jury evaluates the skills of the participants during the competitive performance in each competitive discipline and in each age category in accordance with the 10-points evaluation systems. Results of the art competition and festival are being summed up by the end of all competitive performances.
AWARDS: The Organizing Committee awards diplomas of participation, diplomas of Laureate of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades, Winner of the Grand Prix and festival medals to all participants. Ensembles and groups of 3 or more persons receive one big cup or trophy of the festival and Diploma, soloists and duets receive one small cup or trophy of the festival and Diploma. The absolute Winner of the festival receives the Grand Prix of the festival and Diploma Grand Prix. All teachers, choreographers, group and ensemble leaders also receive the Diplomas of Festival
THE MAIN TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
ALL AUDIO SOUND RECORDS FOR THE COMPETITIVE PROGRAM MUST BE SENT TO THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE BY EMAIL at least 14 days before arrival. All audio sound records for the competitive program must be recorded only in the usual audio format. All audio sound records must be of high quality, with clean editing and cuts. The participants must inform the Organizer if the music stops and starts again after pause or contains silence within the musical composition.
DRAFT FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
1st day, 05.03.2026
- Arrival to Rome (Italy)
- Self-transportation to the hotel, check-in (after 15:00 p.m.) and accommodation.
- Free time in Rome.
- In the evening – meeting for art directors with the Organizing Committee. Overnight in Rome.
2nd day, 06.03.2026
- Breakfast in the hotel.
- FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAMME: stage testing, sound check, general rehearsals. OPENING CEREMONY in the THEATER OF ROME, performances of the participants. DEFILE of PARTICIPANTS in VATICAN CITY. CLOSING CEREMONY, GALA CONCERT of WINNERS, AWARD CEREMONY. Transportation services are not included to the price!
- Return to the hotel. Overnight in Rome.
3rd day, 07.03.2026
- Breakfast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel (till 10:00 am).
- Departure from Rome.
*** The organizer reserves the right to alter the festival day within the set festival program. The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event program*** If necessary, changes may be made to its content, method and organization before or during the event, insofar as these changes do not substantially diminish the described benefits of the event for the participant(s).