International Festival of Dance and Songs

International Competition and Festival od Folklore, Dance and Music ISTRA SUMMER STARS

Poreč, Croatia

07 June - 12 June

Overview

Poreč- The Istrian Jewel of the Adriatic coast

 The main purpose of the International Competition and Festival of Folklore, Dance and Music "ISTRA SUMMER STARS" is to search for new talented performers, to present their skills and multicultural traditions to the audience, 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

FESTIVAL PRICES AND FEES:

✓ FESTIVAL PRICE: 4 NIGHTS HB – 195 EURO per person

✓ FESTIVAL PRICE: 5 NIGHTS HB – 250 EURO per person

INCLUDED:

  • 5 overnights in POREČ on basis HB (buffet breakfast and dinner)
  • Meals: HALF BOARD (5x buffet breakfast and 5x buffet dinner)
  •  Accommodation in MULTI-BEDDED ROOMS for participants and DBL/TWIN for group leaders, drivers and teachers. 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 – 30 EURO per participant / main discipline
  • SOLOISTS and DUETS – 60 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:

  • Extra overnight in hotel: 49 EURO per person a night with HB
  • Extra payment for accommodation in DBL: +50 EURO per person to Festival price
  • Extra payment for accommodation in SNGL: +100 EURO per person to Festival price
  • Extra payment for OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

Travel expenses (transportation of participants to / from Poreč, travel insurance, entrance visa to Croatia for participants from non-Schengen countries), transfers, lunches, entrance tickets to sightseeing objects, tickets to public traffic, optional excursions

HOTEL DESCRIPTION:

SUPER location in ZELENA LAGUNA RESORT, just outside Poreč, on its own verdant peninsula just near the beach. The full capacity of hotel is 794 rooms equipped with its own Shower / Bath and WC, direct-dial phone, balcony with sea-side or park side view. Rooms are spacious, well kept, with comfortable beds. Most rooms offer nice views of the surrounding area and the islands in the distance. There are three restaurants within the hotel, as well as several bars.

HOTEL FACILITIES:

  • 2 outdoor swimming pools
  • entertainment programs
  • air conditioning in restaurants
  • exchange office
  • safe (additional charge)
  • aperitif bar, pool bar
  • dance terrace
  • TV room
  • free WiFi internet access in the lobby of the hotel - souvenir shop / newspapers
  • 400-seat conference hall
  • bicycle storeroom - massage studio

NEAR THE HOTEL: - children's playground - restaurants, bars, shops - sport centers and sport hall - parking

GASTRONOMY:

  • breakfast buffet 7:00-10:00 h
  • lunch buffet/menu 12:00-14:00 h
  • dinner buffet 18:30-21:00 h - suitable for vegetarians - lunch packet (to be ordered the day before)

DISCOUNTS: every 26th person in the group is free of charge (25 paying participants + 1 free)

Dates

  • 07/06/2026 - 12/06/2026

Pricing

07/06 - 12/06
  • 6 days (5 nights) = 250 € 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 5 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 COMPETITIVE AND FESTIVAL PROGRAM MUST BE SENT TO THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE BY EMAIL AT LEAST 14 DAYS BEFORE PARTICIPATION. 

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, JUNE 07, 2026

  • Arrival to Poreč (Croatia), self-transportation to the hotel in ZELENA LAGUNA. At 15:00 – check-in and accommodation at the hotel.
  • Relax on the beach or at the swimming pool of the hotel.
  • At 20:00 p.m. – dinner in the hotel.
  • At 21:00 p.m. – Meeting with the Organizing Committee. Overnight in Poreč. 

2nd day, JUNE 08, 2026

  • Breakfast in the hotel
  • Relax on the beach. *Optional excursion: boat trips around the ISTRIAN ISLANDS (on choice from available boat cruises) or **Optional excursion: whole-day trip to PULA – ancient sea-front city and harbor, one of the jewels of Croatia’s northernmost Istria region. Less than 1,5 hours from Poreč, this city was once Roman, and visiting its exceptionally well-preserved Roman Amphitheatre, knows as the Pula Arena, the triumphal Arch of the Sergii, and the Temple of Augustus.
  • At 20:00 – dinner in the hotel. Overnight in Poreč. 

3rd day, JUNE 09, 2026

  • Breakfast in the hotel. FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAMME: stage testing, sound check, general rehearsal. OPENING CEREMONY, performances of the participants.
  • At 20:00 p.m. – dinner in the hotel. Overnight in Poreč. 

4th day, JUNE 10, 2026

  • Breakfast in the hotel. FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAMME: stage testing, sound check, general rehearsal, performances of the participants. GALA CONCERT of WINNERS and AWAR CEREMONY. PARADE OF PARTICPANTS.
  • At 20:00 p.m. – dinner in the hotel. Overnight in Poreč.

5th day, JUNE 11, 2026

  • Breakfast in the hotel. Relax on the beach.
  • At 20:00 p.m. – dinner in the hotel. DISCOTHEQUE FOR PARTICIPANTS 

6th day, JUNE 12, 2026

  • Breakfast in the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Departure from Poreč. 

*** 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). 

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