Jesolo International Dance and Music Festival
Folklore, dance and music from around the world in Piazza Aurora
About Jesolo Int. Dance & Music
The folklore of the world meets in Jesolo
The Jesolo International Dance and Music Festival is an international festival that brings artistic groups from all over the world to Jesolo, in the Province of Venice. Ensembles of folkloristic dance, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and musical bands animate the event, with no age or participant limits.
Piazza Aurora, the festival's stage
The performances take place in Piazza Aurora, the heart of Jesolo's cultural life, where the various groups present their repertoires in a programme that alternates folkloristic tradition and contemporary languages. The festival is an opportunity for exchange and friendship between different cultures, in an atmosphere of international celebration.
A well-rounded cultural exchange
In addition to the performances, the programme includes optional excursions to discover the Veneto region: nearby Venice with St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace and the Rialto Bridge, and Padua with the Basilica of Saint Anthony, the Scrovegni Chapel and Prato della Valle. The festival is organised by the European Association of Folklore Festivals (EAFF).
Jesolo Int. Dance & Music — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Jesolo International Dance and Music Festival takes place from September 25 to 28, bringing together folkloristic groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and musical bands from around the world in Jesolo.
Performances are held in Piazza Aurora. The participation package, costing 205 euros per person, includes accommodation in a 3-star hotel, half board, participation in the festival concerts, diplomas and gifts. Optional excursions to Venice and Padua are planned. Registration deadline: June 1, 2026.
Programme Jesolo Int. Dance & Music 2026
Friday, September 25
- Arrival of groups, hotel check-in and welcome evening
Saturday, September 26
- Territory visit
- Main performance in Piazza Aurora with diploma award ceremony
Sunday, September 27
- Optional excursion to Venice (St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge) or Padua (Basilica of Saint Anthony, Scrovegni Chapel, Prato della Valle)
Monday, September 28
- Departure of groups
Highlights Jesolo Int. Dance & Music 2026
Prices Jesolo Int. Dance & Music 2026
Practical information — Jesolo Int. Dance & Music
Where
Performances in Piazza Aurora, Jesolo (VE).
How to get there
By car from the A4 motorway exit Noventa di Piave-San Donà and SS14 towards Jesolo; by train to San Donà di Piave-Jesolo with a bus to the lido.
Participation
Groups participate by registration (application form) through the European Association of Folklore Festivals. Performances in Piazza Aurora are open to the public.
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Where does it take place — Jesolo Int. Dance & Music
Piazza Aurora
Piazza Aurora, 30016 Jesolo