XIX International Festival of Folklore, Choirs & Orchestras
Bratislava - Vienna
Slovakia - Austria
November 26 - 29, 2026
About Festival
Festival is organized by the Mediteranian Organization in cooperation with local municipalities, chambers of commerce and local folklore ensemble. The festival will be covered in the media by the local and international press and television. Mayor or the deputy mayor of the city of festival contestants will be honored guests of the festival at the expense of the organizer.
Vienna, the capital of Austria, 2 million inhabitants, is situated on the banks of the Danube. The influx of visitors from all over the world has made Vienna the most popular urban tourist destination in Austria. Vienna, also described as Europe’s cultural capital, is a metropolis with unique charm, vibrancy and flair. It boasts outstanding infrastructure, is clean and safe, and has all the inspiration that you could wish for in order to discover this wonderful part of Europe.
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a charming old town with buildings in different architectural styles, is situated right next to the Austrian capital, Vienna. Bratislava is the only capital in the world that is situated on the border with two other countries: Austria and Hungary. It abounds with tourist attractions that simply must be visited.
Program
1st day – 26.11. Arrival in Bratislava/Vienna. Check in at the selected hotel. Free time for individual activities. Dinner. Overnight.
2nd day – 27.11. Breakfast. Press conference at the press center. Optional Bratislava city tour (St. Martin’s Cathedral, Mihael’s tower, Roland fountain…). Opening ceremony. Participant groups performances. Dinner. Optional night out. Overnight.
3rd day – 28.11. Breakfast. Optional tour of Vienna (Castle Schonbrunn, Belvedere, St. Stephen Square …). Participant groups performances. Ceremony of closing the festival. Free time for individual activities. Dinner. Overnight.
4th day – 29.11. Breakfast. Hotel check-out and departure. End of services.
Price per person
VIENNA
| HOTEL | WEBSITE | BREAKFAST | HALF BOARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Congress*** | www.novum-hotels.com | according to agreement | according to agreement |
| Hotel Ibis budget Wien Messe** | www.all.accor.com | according to agreement | according to agreement |
BRATISLAVA
| HOTEL | WEBSITE | BREAKFAST | HALF BOARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Bratislava**** | www.hotelbratislava.sk | 159 € | / |
| Hotel Blue*** | www.hotelblue.sk | 149 € | / |
| Hotel Plus*** | www.hotelyplus.sk | 149 € | / |
| Hotel Avion** | www.hotelavion.sk | 139 € | / |
| Hotel Turist** | www.turist.sk | 139 € | / |
Price includes
- Accommodation at the selected hotel in double, triple or four bedded rooms with half board (breakfast and dinner)
- Participation fee at the festival
- Accompany during the festival
- Certificates, plaques, photos and video
Price does not include
- Optional excursions
- Individual costs and all costs not covered by the festival
Optional excursions and services
- Tourist guide for Bratislava 80€ – 100€ (depends on the language)
- Bratislava Castle – ticket 10€
- Devin Castle – ticket 5€
- Slovak National Gallery – ticket 4€
- UFO Observation Deck – ticket 10€
- Bratislava Zoo – ticket 10€
- Danube River Cruise – 14€ per person
- Tourist guide for Bratislava 80€ – 100€ (depends on the language)
- Schönbrunn Palace – ticket 10€
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
- Prater Park and Giant Ferris Wheel
- Dinner in a restaurant, live music and one drink included – 18
Extra Charges
- Extra charge for a double room is 8 € per person per day.
- Extra day:
– HOTEL *** 46 €
– HOTEL ** 43
Note
The organizer reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of performance of excursions and individual items from the program due to objective circumstances.