International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Summer BudaFest”

The International Folk Dance Festival “Budapest Festival Days” will be held for the 5^th time in Budapest, Hungary from 25^th of July till 28^th of July 2025.

With pleasure we invite you (Folk groups, Choral groups and orchestras majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate in V International Festival for Dance and Songs “SUMMER BUDAFEST”  25 – 28 July, 2025.

The Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music.

Budapest is the biggest city and the economic, historic, cultural and touristic capital of Hungary. It is a city on either side of the majestic Danube: Buda, with its romantic streets and alleyways, and Pest, an effervescent cultural center. Budapest is a city of thermal baths, striking turn-of-the-century architecture, classical music, cultural monuments and vibrant nightlife.

The main sights in Budapest are the Castle Hill (Várhegy), the Parliament House (Országház) and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Budapest is also known for the ruins of Aquincum, the capital city of the Roman Province of Pannonia. The city has a great atmosphere with nice cafes, spas and the traditional Hungarian hospitality.

Often described as the “Little Paris of Middle Europe”, Budapest is famous not only for the monuments reflecting its own 1,000-year-old culture, but also for the relics of others who settled here. Remains from both Roman occupation and much later ruled by the Turks can still be seen in the city. After the Ottoman Empire the union with Austria has a particular influence on the city’s form and style.

Budapest has a lot to offer. Museums and galleries, churches and synagogues, palaces and historic buildings, baths and pools are presented together with the influence of Secession in the city. There is an unmistakable feeling that something out of the ordinary is just around the corner, but what it will be is up to you to find out..

Program:

General rules for participation:

• In the festival can participate folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world.
• Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands.
• Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation. The application is guaranteed by the advance payment amounting to 30% of the overall cost. This amount will not be refunded in the event of renunciation of participation.
• The number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
• Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with USB or orchestra. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city.
• To send us short CV and 2-3 photos of the group by e-mail.
• Until 10^th of July 2025 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
• To take a flag of the country.
• Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival, departure and during the festival period (for cultural tours or transfer to the festival venue and back).

Participation fee:

• 115 Euro for 3 BB per person (3 nights breakfast including) in 3* AO Hostel (multiple rooms 4-5-6 beds, each room with its own bathroom. Triple room is +15 Euro per person)
• 135 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day – Half Board) in 3* AO Hostel (multiple rooms 4-5-6 beds, each room with its own bathroom. Triple room and double rooms are per request on different price)
• 155 Euro for 3 BB per person (3 nights with breakfast included) 3* hotel Budapest, near to the city centre

Participation fee includes:

• Participation in the festival concerts
• Accommodation in 3* Hotels or Hostel (3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 7 Euro per person per day, supplement for single room is +70% from the price)
• Half-board hotel accommodation
• City tax is included in the room rate
• Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
• Souvenir and gift for each group
• Certificates and gifts for attendance

Participation fee does not include:

• City tax
• Transport
• Optional Programs
• Insurance
• What is not specified in the above mentioned “Participation fee includes”