Rencontres de Folklore Internationales de Fribourg
Festival · Fribourg · since 1973
The Rencontres de Folklore Internationales take place every August in Fribourg. Eight to ten groups from around the world present traditional music, dance and song, in the Halle Omnisports St-Léonard and the Village du Monde. Around 30'000 visitors attend each year, and the next edition runs from 14 to 22 August 2027.
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For groups, the artistic direction is responsible, reachable at artistique@rfi.ch. Traditional folklore from the country of origin is presented, either authentic or adapted for the stage.
By email · 2027 edition
no deadline stated
Contact for groups: artistique@rfi.ch. The page does not state selection criteria or the procedure.
Source: rfi.ch, checked on 8 November 2026As of 8 November 2026 See all festival deadlines
Editions
14 August 2027 – 22 August 2027
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At a glance
- Next edition
- 14 August 2027 – 22 August 2027
- Place
- Fribourg
- Type
- Festival
- Size
- medium-sized
- Founded
- 1973
- Genres
- Folk, World music