International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Festival “Aegean Sun” – Marmaris
Marmaris, Turkey
14 October - 18 October
Overview
Marmaris is a Mediterranean resort town along the Turkish Riviera (also known as the Turquoise Coast) with a busy, pebbly beach and long seafront promenade.
The goal of the festival is to provide kids, teenagers and adults with the opportunity to show their talents in front of a big audience; to develop and promote music and dance art, as well as to strengthen the relationships between group leaders. Further goal of the festival is to promote joint activities among the performers and create friendships.
“Aegean Sun” festival is not a competition and participants would not compete against each other.
PARTICIPANTS IN THE FESTVIVAL:
The festival is open to all – individual participants, community centers, youth centers, academies, public schools, private schools, dance studios/clubs, etc. There are no age limitations.
Accommodation
PRICES AND ACCOMMODATION:
1.HOTEL: Hotel Lalila 5* AI – all included – 291.44 € per person
- (Beach hotel, private beach, sun beds are included)
- additional nights in the hotel – 71.58 € per person per night
- single room – 403.92 €
2.HOTEL: Blue Bay Platinum 5* AI – all included – 291.44 € per person
- (Beach hotel, sea view rooms, privet beach, sun beds are included)
- additional nights in the hotel – 71.58 € per person per night
- single room – 403.92 €
3.HOTEL: Blue Bay Style 4* AI – all included – 255.65 € per person
- (Beach hotel, privet beach, sun beds are included)
- additional nights in the hotel – 63.91 € per person per night
- single room – 329.79 €
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Accommodation
- All-Inclusive basis
- Certificate of attendance and prize for every ensemble
- T-shirt with the festival's logo for every participant
- Participation in the concerts
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Transport
- City Tax
- Optional excursions
For every 25th participant, 1 is free of charge (24 pay + 1 free)
Dates
- 14/10/2026 - 18/10/2026
Pricing
14/10 - 18/10
- 5 days (4 nights) = 291 € per person
Itinerary
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:
AGE CATEGORIES:
1st age category – kids under 12 yrs
2nd age category – teenagers 13 to 19 yrs
3rd age category – adults over 19 yrs
PARTICIPATION TERMS:
Maximum duration of musical and dance performances:
FESTIVAL DAYS (15.10.2026, Thursday and 16.10.2026, Friday)
- Solo, duet and trio - upto4minfor performance per age group
- Group – up to 15min for an ensemble per age group
GALA CONCERT (17.10.2026, Saturday)
- Group – up to 5 minutes for an ensemble per age group
Each group has two performances – a long program on one of the two festival days and a short program at the Gala Concert!
DANCE CATEGORY
Dance category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, jazz ballet, etc.) or number of participants.
MUSIC CATEGORY
Music category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers (singers, musicians, choirs, etc.) without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical music, folk music, pop and rock music, jazz, etc.) or number of participants.
Note: Participants should provide their own musical instruments and/or music for their routines.
DRAFT FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
14.10.2026, Wednesday
/organization day/
14.00 – 19.00 – Check-in and accommodation
19.00 - Dinner
15.10.2026, Thursday
/festival day/
7.00 – 09:00 – Breakfast
Free time – Opportunity for walks and exploration of the city of Marmaris. Lunch and Dinner
20.00 – Concert of individual performers and groups (opening night of the festival)
16.10.2026, Friday
/festival day/
7.00 – 09:00 – Breakfast
Free time. Opportunity for a tour to Dalan Island. Lunch and Dinner
20.00 – Concert of individual performers and groups
17.10.2026, Saturday
/Gala Concert/
7.00 – 09:00 – Breakfast. Free time. Lunch and Dinner
20.00 – Gala concert, prize ceremony and presentation of all individual performers and groups.
18.10.2026, Sunday
7.00 – 09:00 h Breakfast
10.00 – Check-out time