Director: Tsvetomira Krumova Lefkada is the fourth largest island in the Ionian group. It is located between Corfu and Kefalonia. Its name derives from the Greek word "leukos" (white) because of the white rocks of the island. The highest destination is also the capital of Lefkada with the same name - Lefkada. The village has a Venetian-style architecture, and the beautiful streets offers cafes and restaurants. The island has several medium-sized resorts along the east coast and a large number of individual beaches, the most famous of which are Porto Katsiki, Egremni and Nidri. Terms and conditions: Location, dates and time Dates: 26.09 – 30.09.2026 / 5 days, 4 nights at the respective catering base/, Location: Lefkada, Greece DEADLINE for submitting application forms: 16.02.2026 DEADLINE for payment of deposit: 30.07.2026 Goal of the festival: The goal of the festival is to provide kids, teenagers and adults with the opportunity to show their talents in front of a big audience; to develop and promote music and dance art, as well as to strengthen the relationships between group leaders. Further goal of the festival is to promote joint activities among the performers and create friendships. Form of the festival: "Sun Sparks" festival is not a competition and participants would not compete against each other. Participants in the festival: The festival is open to all - individual participants, community centers, youth centers, academies, public schools, private schools, dance studios/clubs, etc. There are no age limitations. Age categories: 1st age category - kids under 12 years 2nd age category - teenagers 13 to 19 years 3rd age category - adults over 19 yrs Participation terms: Maximum duration of musical and dance performances: FESTIVAL DAYS (27 & 28 September, Sunday and Monday) Solo, duet and trio - up to 4 min for performance per age group Group - up to 15 min for an ensemble per age group Each group has two performances – a long program on one of the two festival days and a short program at the Gala Concert! DANCE CATEGORY Dance category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical dance, folk dance, modern dance, jazz ballet, etc.) or number of participants. MUSIC CATEGORY Music category is open to all non-professional dance groups and performers (singers, musicians, choirs, etc.) without restrictions in genre (hip-hop, classical music, folk music, pop and rock music, jazz, etc.) or number of participants. Note: Participants should provide their own musical instruments and/or music for their routines. Program: 26 September, Saturday - /organization day/ 15.00 – 20.00 Check-in and accommodation for the groups. 18.00 - Dinner 27 September, Sunday - /festival day/ 7.00 – 09.00 - Breakfast. Free time - opportunity for excursions in Lefkada aria. 18.00 - Dinner 19.30 - Opening of the festival and concert of individuals and groups performers. 28 September, Monday - /festival day/ 7.00 - 09.00 Breakfast Free time. Opportunity for a trip with a boat - extra charge. 18.00 - Dinner 19.30 - Opening of the festival and concert of individuals and groups performers. 29 September, Tuesday 7.00 - 09.00 Breakfast. Free time. Possibility of a boat cruise to the 7 islands - Kefalonia, Ithaca, Meganisi, Skorpios, Skorpidi, Sparti and Maduri /with lunch included/ - for an additional fee. 18:30 - Dinner 30 September, Wednesday 7.00 – 09:00 Breakfast 10.00 – Check-out time Cruise program: 1. Porto Katsiki - goes around the most famous beaches of the island of Porto Katsiki, Egremni (which are otherwise impassable), stopping at them for a beach, about twenty minutes. Porto Katsiki - the most beautiful beach of the Ionian Sea, breathtaking. Free time to swim in the crystal waters. 2. Fiskardo - Kefalonia - The largest island in the Ionian Sea with many changes in the landscape and its diverse natural beauties. Long sandy beaches, picturesque bays with turquoise blue water, impressive caves and rare geological formations captivate the visitor. The only settlement that remained untouched by the 1953 earthquakes. It stops in Fiskardo (a very picturesque and picturesque town) for coffee or lunch. A short stay to relax in one of the restaurants for a meal and plenty of time to walk around. 3. Ithaca - The island of Odysseus. The hospitable romantic island of Ithaca offers the ideal place for a relaxing holiday, interesting tours. A harmonious combination of sea and mountain with magical fairytale bays and beaches. 4. Meganisi (Papanikolis Cave) - Visit to Meganisi, where is the cave that in 1940 during the Second World War it was used as a hiding place by the Iatridis Navigator of the legendary Papanicoli submarines. Enter the photo cave. 5. Scorpio - Sparti- Scorpidi (the three islands of Onassis) - will remind us of the incredible love between the shipping magnate Aristotelis Onassis and the opera singer Maria Callas. 6. Maduri - an island where the great poet Aristotelis Valouritis was born. Since 1990 is characterized as a museum and was inherited by his great-grandchildren. We'll stop at Jackie Kennedy Beach. Going back. Participation fee: 210 € per person - 26.09 - 30.09.2026 – 4BB - Hotel Nirikos 3* – bed and breakfast Additional nights in the hotel 3* – 55€ per person per night Hotel 3* - Single room – 90 € - additional payment for 4 nights 282 € per person - 26.09 - 30.09.2026 – 4HB - Hotel Ionion Star 4*– breakfast and dinner Additional nights in the hotel 4* – 72€ per person per night Hotel 4* - Single room – 130 € - additional payment for 4 nights 279 € per person - 27.09 - 01.10.2026 – 4HB - Hotel Ionian Blue 5* - breakfast and dinner Additional nights in the hotel 5* – 69 € per person per night Hotel 5* - Single room – 123 € - additional payment for 4 nights Every 25 participants one is free of charge (24 pay + 1 free) Note: Hotel rooms are limited and are occupied on a first-come, first-served basis until they are sold out! Participation fee includes: 4 nights at the respective catering base A certificate of attendance and prize for every ensemble A T-shirt with the festival’s logo for every participant Participation fee Participation fee does not include: Transport Additional excursions are requested in advance Hotel taxes - 5* hotel - 15 euro per room per day, for 2025, may have changes Hotel taxes - 4* hotel - 10 euro per room per day, for 2025, may have changes Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment. Second step: deposit of the amount of 80 Euro per person to the organizers until 30.03.2026 All bank transfer expenses are to be paid by the participants in the festival. The payment of deposit it is non-refundable!