International Festival of Dance and Songs

International Competition and Folklore, Dance and Music Festival “Rimini Fest”

Rimini, Italy

27 July - 01 August

International Festival of Dance and Songs

International Competition and Folklore, Dance and Music Festival “Rimini Fest”

Rimini, Italy

27 July - 01 August

International Festival of Dance and Songs

International Competition and Folklore, Dance and Music Festival “Rimini Fest”

Rimini, Italy

27 July - 01 August

Overview

Rimini is a city on the Adriatic coast, in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. It's known for its beachside nightclubs and shallow waters. South of the center, the Malatestiano Temple is a 15th-century reconstruction of an old Franciscan church, now a mausoleum for Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, a local nobleman. Nearby, the Malatesta-built Castel Sismondo is a medieval fortress now used for cultural events. 

 

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 – 240 EURO per person 

FESTIVAL PRICE: 5 NIGHTS HB – 285 EURO per person


INCLUDING: 

  • 4 or 5 overnights in RIMINI in hotel cat. 3*on basis HB (buffet breakfast and dinner). 
  • Accommodation in QDRPL, TRPL for participants and DBL/TWIN (max. 2 per group) for group leaders and drivers without extra payment. 


OBLIGATORY PARTICIPATION FEE: 

  • MEMBERS OF ART GROUPS – 25 EURO per participant / main discipline 
  • TRIOS and QUARTETS – 45 EURO per participant / main discipline 
  • SOLOISTS and DUETS – 65 EURO per participant / main discipline 

PARTICIPATION IN ADDITIONAL DISCIPLINES:

  • ART GROUPS pay extra 5 EURO per participant / 1 additional discipline
  • SOLOISTS and DUETS pay extra 10 EURO per participant / 1 additional discipline

 

IMPORTANT: PARTICIPATION FEE includes:

  • OFFICIAL INVITATIONS
  • REGISTRATION FOR PERFORMANCES IN COMPETITIVE AND FESTIVAL PROGRAMS
  • DIPLOMAS
  • PRIZES and MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS 

ADDITIONAL / EXTRA PAYMENT: 

  • EXTRA PAYMENT – CITY TAX RIMINI: Rimini Tourist Tax in amount of 3 EURO per person a night must be paid upon arrival (exception for children under 14) 
  • EXTRA OVERNIGHT IN HOTEL: 55 EURO per person a night with HB 
  • EXTRA PAYMENT FOR DBL / TWIN ACCOMMODATION: +50 EURO per person per night to Festival price 
  • EXTRA PAYMENT FOR SNGL ACCOMMODATION: +120 EURO per person per night to Festival price 
  • EXTRA PAYMENT FOR BEACH SERVICE: approximately 25-30 EURO per 1 umbrella and 2 sunbeds. There are free municipal beaches No. 1 and No. 79 in Rimini. 

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

DISCOUNTS: every 25th person in the group is free of charge (24 paying participants + 1 free) 

Dates

  • 27/07/2026 - 01/08/2026

Pricing

27/07 - 01/08
  • 6 days (5 nights) = 285 € 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, JULY 27, 2026

  • Arrival to Rimini (Italy), self-transportation to the hotel.
  • At 15:00 – check-in and accommodation at the hotel.
  • Relax on the beach.
  • At 20:00 p.m. – dinner in the hotel. Overnight in RIMINI. 

2nd day, JULY 28, 2026

  • Breakfast in the hotel
  • A whole day trip to MIRABILANDIA – Italian amusement park, located near RAVENNA. It has an area of 30 hectares, with an additional water world area of 10 hectares. The most notable attractions are the “Katun” inverted roller coaster and the “iSpeed” launched coaster. It houses the 90 meter tall Euro-wheel, Europe's second tallest Ferris wheel (entrance ticket to the MIRABILANDIA PARK for participants of RIMINI FEST is for special discounted price – 27,-EURO per person + 13,-EURO per person/ transportation).
  • Return to RIMINI.
  • At 20:00 p.m. – dinner in the hotel. Overnight in RIMINI. 

3rd day, JULY 29, 2026

  • Breakfast in the hotel
  • FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAMME: stage testing, sound check, general rehearsals. OPENING CEREMONY in the THEATER OF RIMINI, performances of the participants.
  • Return to the hotel.
  • At 20:00 p.m. – dinner in the hotel. Overnight in RIMINI. 

4th day, JULY 30, 2026

  • Breakfast in the hotel.
  • FESTIVAL DAY PROGRAMME: GALA CONCERT of WINNERS AWARD CEREMONY PARADE OF PARTICIPANTS
  • Return to the hotel.
  • At 20:00 p.m. – dinner in the hotel. Overnight in RIMINI. 

5th day, JULY 31, 2026

  • Breakfast in the hotel.
  • Relax on the beach.
  • At 20:00 p.m. – dinner in the hotel.
  • Optional: Trips to Republic of San Marino, Rome, Florence, Verona or Venice. Optional: in the evening – fascinating boat cruise along the Adriatic coast of Rimini! 

6th day, AUGUST 01, 2026

  • Breakfast.
  • Check out from the hotel.
  • Departure from Rimini. 

*** 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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