International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Troya”
Canakkale, Turkey
10 July - 14 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Troya”
Canakkale, Turkey
10 July - 14 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Troya”
Canakkale, Turkey
10 July - 14 July
Overview
Çanakkale- Gateway to the history of Troy and Gallipoli
Çanakkale with its long and blue flag beaches is one of the most important and attractive tourism centers located at the beginning of the Aegean Sea.
Çanakkale, with its natural wonders and historical riches, is one of the unique cities in the world where the ancient city of Troy was destroyed and rebuilt many times. Alxandria Troas, the largest ancient city in Anatolia, accepted as the capital of his empire by Emperor Constantine; Assos, where Aristotle, one of the most important philosophers of history, spent
a part of his life; Apollo Smintheus Sanctuary; Parion near Biga Kemer; Neandreia, where the Aiolia Temple was once located; The Zeus Altar, which Homer mentions in the world famous Iliad; Babakale, Çimenlik and Kilitbahir castles; The Gallipoli Peninsula was one of the bloodiest battles of the 20th century; historic Gallipoli town; Turkey's largest island of Gokceada; Bayramiç Ayazma with its natural beauty; Bozcaada, famous for its crystal waters and its wines, which are among the 10 best islands of authentic Europe.
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:
- 115 euro for 3HB per person ( 4 nights with 2 meals per day )
- 149 euro for 4HB per person ( 4 nights with 2 meals per day )
It covers accommodation in student dorm (leaders and drivers in 2 double rooms and others in triple and quadruple rooms) with 2 meals per day in Student Dorm, every room with its own bathroom, in Çanakkale, Turkey.
- 135 Euro for 3 HB per person ( 3 nights with 2 meals per day )
- 179 Euro for 4 HB per person ( 4 nights with 2 meals per day )
It covers hotel accommodation (leaders and drivers in 2 double rooms and others in triple and quadruple rooms) with 2 meals per day in Basic HOTELS in Çanakkale, Turkey.
- 145 Euro for 3 HB per person ( 3 nights with 2 meals per day )
- 195 Euro for 4 HB per person ( 4 nights with 2 meals per day )
It covers hotel accommodation with 2 meals per day in Advanced HOTEL cattegories in Canakkale, Turkey.
- Addition day can be booked for 40-50 euro/person/day
- Groups of 25 persons: One group leader free of charge! (24 paying +1free)
Participation Fee Includes:
- Participation in the festival concerts,
- Professional sound, stage and light equipment.
- Accommodation in selected hotel cattegories (3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 7€/person/day, supplement for single room is 70% of the price),
- Half Board hotel accommodation
- Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
- Souvenir and gift for each group
- Certificate for attendance
- Drinks during the performance
Participation Fee does not include:
- Transport (for arrival and departure)
- Optional Boat Tour Programs
- Insurance and City tax
- What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”
Dates
- 10/07/2026 - 14/07/2026
Pricing
10/07 - 14/07
- 5 days (4 nights) = 149 € per person
Itinerary
General rules for participation:
- In the festival can participate folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and music bands from all over the world.
- Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands festival.
- Ensemble should have prepared at least 2-3 dances, 08-12 minutes each with USB or orchestra.
- Folklore groups should take a flag of their country, table of their gorup and few gifts for the municipality visits and organizers.
- 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 number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
- Groups have to send us short CV and min.6 photos of the group by e-mail.
- Until 10th of June 2026 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
- Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure
DRAFT FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
10 July 2026
- 14.00 Arriving in Çanakkale, hotel accommodation after the meeting with the festival representatives and free time
- 19.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
- 21.00 Welcome reception with the leaders of the groups
11 July 2026
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 14.00 Visiting Canakkale city, Cordon of the city and ancient Aynali Carsi Bazar with organized guide (optional) or free time
- 15.00 – 15.30 Visiting Municipality of the city, with few representatives and leaders of each group.
- 17.00 – 18.00 Diner in hotel
- 19.00 – 21.00 Official opening of the festival with “Ensemble Parade” and official festival event
- Welcome Speech
- Open air performance
12 July 2026
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 13.00 Tour of Troy the mysteries of ancient city - sightseeing or free time for individual activities (optional with extra payment for the tour guide)
- 17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
- 20.00 Second festival evening
13 July 2026
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 18.00 Gallipoli Tour from Eceabat, Çanakkale (optional) or Visiting Bozcaada island (optional) or free time
- 19.30 – 20.30 Diner in hotel
- 21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival, presents for ensembles by organizer, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles and final party with all participants, discotheque with all the festival participants and workshop..
14 July 2026
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 12.00 Departure