FOLKLORE FESTIVAL SLOVAKIA
11-14 November 2025
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Overview
Discover Bratislava—A City of History and Culture
Nestled along the Danube River, Bratislava is a city that seamlessly blends its rich history with modern vibrancy. From its iconic Bratislava Castle to its lively squares and cobbled streets, the city offers the perfect backdrop for your cultural journey. Explore its warm hospitality, historic charm, and stunning architecture during your visit!
Experience the Joy of Cultural Exchange
Celebrate the beauty of dance, music, and cultural heritage at the International Festival “Pod’me do Tanca”, a unique gathering of performers from around the world! This non-competitive event warmly invites children, youth, and adult groups, including folklore dance ensembles, modern dance troupes, instrumentalists, choirs, and other performers from diverse artistic styles. With no age limit, the festival is open to everyone who wishes to share their talent and passion for the arts.
Each group will have the opportunity to perform on a professional stage, showcasing their creativity with live music or USB accompaniment. The duration of performances will be tailored based on the number of participants, ensuring every group has their moment to shine.
“Pod’me do Tanca” is more than a festival—it’s a celebration of unity through art. Join us for an unforgettable experience, where tradition meets innovation, and the love for dance and music brings people together from all corners of the world.
Accommodation Details
Participating groups will stay in comfortable 3-star hotels in Bratislava, on a Bed & Breakfas Basis.
- Rooms: Groups will be accommodated in rooms with 3 or 4 beds, each with its own private bathroom.
- Leader/Driver Rooms: Each group is entitled to 2 double rooms for leaders or drivers.
- Check-in: 15:00 | Check-out: 10:00
Costs and Extras:
- Double Room: +7€ /person/day | Single Room: +40€/ day | Extra Night: 60€ /person/day | Extra meal: 15€ per person in hotel or 10€ per person (Serbian burger and drink)
- On every 25 participants, the 26th person stays free of charge!
The participation fee is 95€ per person for 2 nights and 129€ per person for 3 nights.
It includes:
- Accommodation in 3*** Hotel
- Bed & Breakfas Basis
- Participation at 1 Concert and a Defile
- Invitation Letter
- Grattiduted Certificate
- City tax
- All expenses of the festival organization
Does NOT include:
- Travel Insurance
- Transfers
- Parking for the bus
- Excursions (See the excursion list in the section “Excursions”)
Additional Festival Information
Transfers:
Can transportation be arranged? Yes! For groups arriving by plane, festival organizers can arrange transportation to and from the airport, as well as during the festival days. The cost of transport will be calculated based on the group size and must be covered by the group.
Parking for Buses:
For groups traveling by bus, parking will be available at local rates set by the parking facility. Your bus can be used for transport throughout the festival.
Payment Terms:
The participation fee can be paid via bank transfer or in cash upon arrival. Payment schedule:
- 30% upon application to confirm participation.
- 40% no later than 60 days before the festival.
- 30% must be paid 10 days prior to the festival start.
Final participant lists must be submitted 30 days before the festival, after which advance payments are non-refundable.
Festival Date:
11.11. – 14.11.2025.
Concerts:
1 Concert with Professional Stage & Sound System
Accomodation:
3* Hotel – bed and breakfast
Price:
2 nights (12.11.-14.11.) – 95 € per person
3 nights (11.11.-14.11.) – 129 € per person
Free Members:
On 25 participants, every 26th is free of charge
City Tax:
Included in the festival fee
Included/Exclude
- Diploma
- Gift From Organization
- Festival Organization
- Hotel Reservation
- Trip expenses, airport transfers, and parking
- Tourist guide, sightseeing, excursions
- Tourist city tax
- Health insurance
Festival Program
15:00-Arrival and accommodation groups at the hotel
21:00-Meeting with FFA representative and short description of the festival program (1-2 leaders per group)
10:00- Free Time – Excursions Day
18:00-Concert (Depending of the number of the groups we will let you know about the minutes of your performance.)
21:00-Diploma Rewarding (After ceremony of closing festival, we prepare small Zumba party on stage for all participants)
10:00 Free Time – Excursions Day
10:00 - Departure After Breakfast
Refund Policy
As confirmation of its participation in this folklore festival, a group pays a deposit as a guarantee.
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 event date or postpone it for the next year.
When paying by bank transfer, some tax fees may occur and we are not covering those expenses, they are paid by the group.
