Folklore festival Lido di Jesolo – Venice, Italy 2027

The Folklore Festival in Lido di Jesolo, a famous seaside resort on the Venetian Lagoon, has been organized since 2018 by Blue Diamond, with the support of the Municipality of Jesolo.

The festival takes place on a professional open-air stage in the town’s central square. Before the performances, all participating groups join a colorful parade through the streets of Jesolo, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

During their free time, participants can relax on the beautiful sandy beach, freely accessible to everyone, or join an organized boat excursion to Venice, one of the world’s most iconic historic cities.

REGULATIONS

Folklore dancing groups, chorus, majorettes, musical bands are invited to participate in this folklore festival which will be held in Lido di Jesolo, Venice.

Every group will perform once and it should prepare a 8-10 minutes program.

Performances with live and recorded music are both allowed.

The age and the maximum number of dancers in the group are not limited. The minimum number of the group members is 15. Adult, youth and children ensembles are welcome. Soloists are not accepted.

Family members and friends may join this folklore festival and visit Italy for the same price.

The accommodation of the groups participating in this folklore festival is provided in  hotels in Lido di Jesolo like Hotel Bolivar o Hotel Toledo or any other hotel of the same category,  in triple and quadruple rooms, and it includes 3 nights with half-board (breakfast and dinner). All hotels are located maximally 200m from the beach.

The hotel will be assigned to every group based on the requested rooming of all groups. The final program with the logistics, timing and all the details about the hotel in which you will be accommodated will be sent to you 3 weeks before the arrival.

Accommodation for 1 person is free of charge if you have more than 25 persons in the group. Accommodation for 2 persons is free of charge if you have more than 42 persons in the group.

The nearest airports are Treviso and Venice but it is also convenient to arrive in Bologna, Bergamo or Milan.

We can also assist you with airport transfers and organize additional excursions upon request. To ensure availability, please contact us at least four months in advance to request a quotation and confirm the availability of buses and transfer services.

PARTICIPATION  COST

159€ per person (3 nights, half board)

NOT INCLUDED

•  Trip expenses, airport transfers and other transfers if needed, parking
•   Tourist guide, accompanying persons, sightseeing, excursions
•   Tourist city tax (from 2€ to 3€ per person per day)
•   Health insurance
•   Supplement for staying in a double room 7€  per person per day
•   Supplement for staying in a single room 30€ per person per day
•   Additional day (49€ half board included)
•   Private boat excursion to Venice (14€ per person)

PAYMENT

As confirmation of its participation in this folklore festival, a group pays 2000€ in advance and the rest not later than 15 days before the festival by bank transfer.

This deposit is non-reimbursable if you later decide not to come, for any reason. In case of unexpected circumstances or Force Majeure, the organizer reserves the right to change the date of the event or to postpone it for the next year.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM OF THE FESTIVAL

MAY  20^th
The groups should arrive to the hotel between 14:00 and 19:00 where they will be welcomed and referred to the program.

MAY 21^st
The folklore festival will be held at the square in Lido di Jesolo – Venice (performance on an open-air stage) with the grand parade of the participants before it.

MAY 22^nd
Free time for the excursion to Venice which we organize for your best experience.

MAY 23^rd
You should leave the hotel after the breakfast.

Notification

The exact time of the beginning and the ending of the folklore festival will be announced later. Program on the day of the festival must be respected. Groups are required to adjust their bus transport according to the program and are supposed to be present at the awarding ceremony!

Additional info and useful tips about this festival are available on our blog on this link.

On our YouTube canal you may see videos from previous editions of  our festivals and on Facebook the photos.