International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Costa Barcelona
Malgrat de Mar, Costa Barcelona Maresme, Catalonia, Spain
07 October - 11 October
Overview
Malgrat de Mar enjoys mild weather almost all year round. More than 4.5 km of golden beaches are waiting for you!
During your stay in the wonderful Costa Brava, you will also have the opportunity to experience another type of culture. You will enjoy a friendly relaxing environment full of charm and history.
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
PACKAGES AND PRICES:
1.Package/price for 4 days and 3 nights:
- In twin room per person €220
- In triple room per person (3 adults) €210
- In quadruple room per person (4 adults) €200
- In triple room per person (2 adults and a child - 4 to 11 years old) €200
- In quadruple room per person (2 adults and 2 children - 4 to 11 years old) €190
*For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a € 5 supplement per person per night.
*Depending on availability
This Package includes:
• 3 nights accommodation in a 4 Star Hotel, in a touristic area
• Full board basis – (breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet) excluding drinks
• Tourist tax
• Assistance by our personnel
• Festival registration fee
• 1 free of charge package for every 25 paying guests
2. Package/price for 5 days and 4 nights:
- In twin room per person €260
- In triple room per person (3 adults) €245
- In quadruple room per person (4 adults) €230
- In triple room per person (2 adults and a child - 4 to 11 years old) €230
- In quadruple room per person (2 adults and 2 children - 4 to 11 years old) €220
- For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a € 5 supplement per person per night.
*Depending on availability
This Package includes:
• 4 nights accommodation in a 4 Star Hotel, in a touristic area
• Full board basis – (breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet) excluding drinks
• Tourist tax
• Assistance by our personnel
• Festival registration fee
• 1 free of charge package for every 25 paying guests
3. Package/price for 6 days and 5 nights:
- In twin room per person €295
- In triple room per person (3 adults) €280
- In quadruple room per person (4 adults) €265
- In triple room per person (2 adults and a child - 4 to 11 years old) €265
- In quadruple room per person (2 adults and 2 children - 4 to 11 years old) €250
For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a €. 5 supplement per person per night.
*Depending on availability
This Package includes:
• 5 night’s accommodation in a four Star Hotel, in a touristic area
• Full board basis – (breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet) excluding drinks
• Tourist tax
• Assistance by our personnel
• Festival registration fee
• 1 free of charge package for every 25 paying guests
The Festival Organisation is affiliated with following Hotels in Malgrat de Mar, for your disposal:
• 4 Star Hotels
- Papi Hotel: https://www.papihotels.com/
- Europa Splash Hotel; http://www.hoteleuropasplash.net/
- Sorra Daurada Splash Hotel; http://www.hotelsorradauradasplash.com/
Note:
✓ The choice of hotel is subject to availability.
✓ When confirming your participation, you will be asked for a deposit of 30% of the total amount.
✓ The deposit is not refundable.
✓ If due to flight itineraries, or else if you prefer so, you will have to spend extra nights, arrangements can be done.
✓ Each group is responsible for airfare/transportation to Spain/Malgrat de Mar.
✓ Participating groups should take the Festival accommodation packages.
✓ Airport transfers (from Barcelona or Girona airports) can be arranged by the Organisation upon request.
✓ Extra nights have a cost of €48 per person per night, full board accommodation.
✓ Full payment must be settled by not later than one month from the Festival dates. Any persons from the group, who opt to cancel their participation, for any reason even if this is beyond their control, will be
only refunded if this cancellation is effected up to 10 days before the Festival dates. In the 10 days preceding the Festival, no refunds can be issued.
Registration Deadline Date: 10th August 2026
Dates
- 07/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
Pricing
07/10 - 11/10
- 5 days (4 nights) = 220 € per person
Itinerary
The artistic programme consists of outdoor parades and standing performances. During the parades, the groups will perform with their own instruments. During the standstill performances, which will be held in the main squares, the Organisation will provide the audio system, compatible with CD/pen drive and 5 microphones to amplify the various instruments/voice (if these are required).
DRAFT FESTIVAL PROGRAM:
Wednesday, 7th October
- Arrival of groups.
- Morning: free and possibility of optional excursion. - - Afternoon: performance in one of the squares of Malgrat.
Thursday, 8th October
- Morning: Performances in one of the squares of Malgrat.
- Afternoon: Free or optional excursion.
Friday, 9th October
- Morning: Delegates from each group will be invited for an official welcome ceremony, by the Major of Malgrat de Mar at the Local Council’s Headquarters.
- Afternoon: Parade with the participation of all groups along the waterfront and main streets of Malgrat de Mar followed by performances at Parc Campassol.
- Evening: Spectacular show at the Hotel with the participation of all Groups.
Saturday, 10th October
- Morning: Performances by all groups at the Plaza J.A. Clavé.
- Afternoon: Free to enjoy more Malgrat de Mar, or else take an optional excursion, in one of the wonderful places of Catalonia such as Barcelona, Girona, Tossa de Mar, etc.
Sunday, 11th October
- Morning: Free to enjoy more Malgrat de Mar or else take an optional excursion, in one of the wonderful places of Catalonia such as Barcelona, Girona, Tossa de Mar, etc.
- Afternoon: Final parade and performances by all groups at the Plaza Ancora. At the end of the performances, there will be the Award ceremony by the Festival Organisation and local Authorities.
Monday 12th October
- Departures of groups
The details (days and times) of the performances and excursions are not final. The programme can be modified for organisational purposes. The Final Programme will issued 10 days before the Festival. N.B. If a group would like to arrive before or leave after the Festival days, in order to spend more days at Malgrat de Mar or due to flight itenaries, arrangements can be done.